S3 Ep134: It’s a PRIVATE key – the hint is in the name!
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ransomware
New Akira Ransomware Attacking Organizations and Exposes Sensitive Data
A new ransomware variant called “Akira” has emerged, targeting multiple organizations and employing a double-extortion technique by exfiltrating and encrypting sensitive data, with the threat of selling or leaking it on the dark web unless …
CACTUS ransomware evades antivirus and exploits VPN flaws to hack networks
By Deeba Ahmed
CACTUS ransomware operators target large-scale commercial organizations with double extortion to steal sensitive data before encryption.
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Dragos blocks ransomware attack, brushes aside extortion attempt
A ransomware group has tried and failed to extort money from Dragos, the industrial cybersecurity firm has confirmed on Wednesday, and reassured that none of its systems or its Dragos Platform had been breached. What happened? “The criminal group…
New ransomware trends in 2023
On the eve of the global Anti-Ransomware Day, Kaspersky researchers share an overview of the key trends observed among ransomware groups.
Refined methodologies of ransomware attacks
Adversaries were able to encrypt data in 76% of the ransomware attacks that were conducted against surveyed organizations, according to Sophos. The survey also shows that when organizations paid a ransom to get their data decrypted, they ended up addit…
Dragos Says Ransomware Hackers Failed at Elaborate Extortion Scheme
ICS cybersecurity vendor Dragos discloses breach and data theft but says ransomware group failed at elaborate extortion scheme.
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Number of Ransomware Victim Organizations Nearly Doubles in March
New data shows a resurgence in successful ransomware attacks with organizations in specific industries, countries and revenue bands being the target.
Capita Says Ransomware Attack Will Cost It Up to $25 Million
UK-based Capita says the recent ransomware attack will cost it up to $25 million, but it has not clarified whether that includes a ransom payment to the cybercriminals.
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Over 600 GB of Fullerton India’s Data Published on the Dark Web
A significant Indian lending organization ‘Fullerton India’ was breached at the beginning of April 2023. The LockBit ransomware Darknet blog, where hackers listed the business and have since released all the hacked information, confirms it. According t…