LockBit ransomware gang gets aggressive with triple-extortion tactic
LockBit ransomware gang announced that it is improving defenses against distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and working to take the operation…
When Efforts to Contain a Data Breach Backfire
Earlier this month, the administrator of the cybercrime forum Breached received a cease-and-desist letter from a cybersecurity firm. The missive…
New MailChimp breach exposed DigitalOcean customer email addresses
DigitalOcean is warning customers that a recent MailChimp security breach exposed the email addresses of some customers, with a small…
Conti extortion gangs behind surge of BazarCall phishing attacks
At least three groups split from the Conti ransomware operation have adopted BazarCall phishing tactics as the primary method to…
How Much Is Your Data Actually Worth?
By Jamie Wilson, MD & Founder, Cryptoloc Technology Group As our world gets smaller, and our systems for […] The…
New 0mega ransomware targets businesses in double-extortion attacks
A new ransomware operation named '0mega' targets organizations worldwide in double-extortion attacks and demands millions of dollars in ransoms. [...]
LockBit 3.0 introduces the first ransomware bug bounty program
The LockBit ransomware operation has released 'LockBit 3.0,' introducing the first ransomware bug bounty program and leaking new extortion tactics…
Mandiant: “No evidence” we were hacked by LockBit ransomware
American cybersecurity firm Mandiant is investigating LockBit ransomware gang's claims that they hacked the company's network and stole data. [...]
Novartis says no sensitive data was compromised in cyberattack
Pharmaceutical giant Novartis says no sensitive data was compromised in a recent cyberattack by the Industrial Spy data-extortion gang. [...]
Foxconn confirms ransomware attack disrupted production in Mexico
Foxconn electronics manufacturer has confirmed that one of its Mexico-based production plants has been impacted by a ransomware attack in…