The ‘Groove’ Ransomware Gang Was a Hoax
A number of publications in September warned about the emergence of "Groove," a new ransomware group that called on competing…
How Hackers Are Targeting Cryptocurrency
Crypto exchanges that want to maintain credibility must implement some of the same "know your customer" controls used by banks…
FBI: Ransomware targets companies during mergers and acquisitions
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warns that ransomware gangs are targeting companies involved in "time-sensitive financial events" such as corporate mergers…
Zscaler’s 2021 Encrypted Attacks Report Reveals 314% Spike in HTTPS Threats
Massive increase in cyberattacks targeting technology and retail industries confirms immediate need for zero-trust security
SonicWall: ‘The Year of Ransomware’ Continues with Unprecedented Late-Summer Surge
2021 will be the most costly and dangerous year on record.
Canadian province health care system disrupted by cyberattack
The Canadian provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador have suffered a cyberattack that has led to severe disruption to healthcare providers…
BlackShadow hackers breach Israeli hosting firm and extort customers
The BlackShadow hacking group attacked the Israeli hosting provider Cyberserve to steal client databases and disrupt the company's services. [...]
FBI: HelloKitty ransomware adds DDoS attacks to extortion tactics
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has sent out a flash alert warning private industry partners that the HelloKitty ransomware gang…
Chaos ransomware targets gamers via fake Minecraft alt lists
The Chaos Ransomware gang encrypts gamers' Windows devices through fake Minecraft alt lists promoted on gaming forums. [...]
The Week in Ransomware – October 29th 2021 – Making arrests
This week, international law enforcement operations went on the offensive, making arrests in numerous countries for ransomware-related activities. [...]