ICYMI: Critical Cisco RCE Bug, Microsoft Breaks Down Hive, SHI Cyberattack
Dark Reading's digest of the other don't-miss stories of the week, including a new ransomware targeting QNAP gear, and a…
Quantum ransomware attack affects 657 healthcare orgs
Professional Finance Company Inc. (PFC), a full-service accounts receivables management company, says that a ransomware attack in late February led…
The Week in Ransomware – July 1st 2022 – Bug Bounties
It has been relatively busy this week with new ransomware attacks unveiled, a bug bounty program introduced, and new tactics…
Fake copyright infringement emails install LockBit ransomware
LockBit ransomware affiliates are using an interesting trick to get people into infecting their devices by disguising their malware as…
The Week in Ransomware – June 24th 2022 – Splinter Cells
The Conti ransomware gang has finally ended their charade and turned off their Tor data leak and negotiation sites, effectively shutting…
Without Conti on the Scene, LockBit 2.0 Leads Ransomware Attacks
Analysts say an 18% drop in ransomware attacks seen in May is likely fleeting, as Conti actors regroup.
Microsoft: Exchange servers hacked to deploy BlackCat ransomware
Microsoft says BlackCat ransomware affiliates are now attacking Microsoft Exchange servers using exploits targeting unpatched vulnerabilities. [...]
Ransomware gangs now give victims time to save their reputation
Threat analysts have observed an unusual trend in ransomware group tactics, reporting that initial phases of victim extortion are becoming…
The Week in Ransomware – June 3rd 2022 – Evading sanctions
Ransomware gangs continue to evolve their operations as victims refuse to pay ransoms due to sanctions or other reasons. [...]
Costa Rica May Be Pawn in Conti Ransomware Group’s Bid to Rebrand, Evade Sanctions
Costa Rica’s national health service was hacked sometime earlier this morning by a Russian ransomware group known as Hive. The…