The Week in Ransomware – December 15th 2023 – Ransomware Drama
The big news over the past two weeks is the continued drama plaguing BlackCat/ALPHV after their infrastructure suddenly stopped working…
Ransomware gang behind threats to Fred Hutch cancer patients
The Hunters International ransomware gang claimed to be behind a cyberattack on the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) that…
Kraft Heinz investigates hack claims, says systems ‘operating normally’
Kraft Heinz has confirmed that their systems are operating normally and that there is no evidence they were breached after…
Safeguarding Our Children’s Digital Future: A Call to Action
Frequent cyberattacks on America's schools are putting our children at risk. Urgent action is needed to protect students and families.
U.S. nuclear research lab data breach impacts 45,000 people
The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) confirmed that attackers stole the personal information of more than 45,000 individuals after breaching its…
French police arrests Russian suspect linked to Hive ransomware
French authorities arrested a Russian national in Paris for allegedly helping the Hive ransomware gang with laundering their victims' ransom…
LockBit ransomware now poaching BlackCat, NoEscape affiliates
The LockBit ransomware operation is now recruiting affiliates and developers from the BlackCat/ALPHV and NoEscape after recent disruptions and exit…
Ransomware Gangs Use PR Charm Offensive to Pressure Victims
Threat actors are fully embracing the spin machine: rebranding, speaking with the media, writing detailed FAQs, and more, all in…
Data’s Perilous Journey & Lessons Not Learned From the Target Breach
A decade after Target suffered a major security breach, are we still disregarding the gaping holes in our cyber fortifications?
Cold storage giant Americold discloses data breach after April malware attack
Cold storage and logistics giant Americold has confirmed that over 129,000 employees and their dependents had their personal information stolen…