The Week in Ransomware – February 18th 2022 – Mergers & Acquisitions
The big news this week is that the Conti ransomware gang has recruited the core developers and managers of the…
Iranian hackers target VMware Horizon servers with Log4j exploits
An Iranian-aligned hacking group tracked as TunnelVision was spotted exploiting Log4j on VMware Horizon servers to breach corporate networks in…
Ransomware Adds New Wrinkle in Russian Cybercrime Market
Government crackdowns may destabilize Russian crime rings and strengthen their ties to Chinese allies.
Conti ransomware gang takes over TrickBot malware operation
After four years of activity and numerous takedown attempts, the death knell of TrickBot has sounded as its top members…
DoD Awards Attivo Networks Contract for Ransomware Mitigation
Contract extends Attivo’s strategic support to the three major branches of the DoD – Air Force, Army, and Navy.
Red Cross Hack Linked to Iranian Influence Operation?
A network intrusion at the International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC) in January led to the theft of personal…
5 Ways to Protect Your Workplace from Cybersecurity Threats
The cybersecurity environment is rapidly evolving. Meanwhile, technological advancements are steadily improving the ability for cyber criminals and […] The…
BlackCat (ALPHV) claims Swissport ransomware attack, leaks data
The BlackCat ransomware group, aka ALPHV, has claimed responsibility for the recent cyber attack on cargo and hospitality services giant Swissport that caused…
San Francisco 49ers Hit With a Ransomware Attack
AP report says NFL team organization acknowledged a "network security incident" that affected its corporate IT network.
Wazawaka Goes Waka Waka
In January, KrebsOnSecurity examined clues left behind by "Wazawaka," the hacker handle chosen by a major ransomware criminal in the…