SCMagazine.com reported that “According to the Sophos State of Ransomware Report 2024 (https://www.sophos.com/en-us/content/state-of-ransomware), while most industries reported a decline in ransomware attacks, healthcare and manufacturing stood out as notable exceptions.” The May 30, 2024 report entitled “Ransomware against healthcare and manufacturing on the rise: What to know, how
Continue Reading Any surprise that Ransomware against healthcare and manufacturing is on the rise?SCMagazine.com reported that “A $22 million ransom payment allegedly made by Optum, which is supported by blockchain transaction records associated with ALPHV/BlackCat, was apparently stolen by the ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) in an exit scam.” The April 8, 2024 reported entitled “Change Healthcare breach data may be in hands of new ransomware
Continue Reading $22M Ransomware Payment apparently stolen from UnitedHealth Group!
SCMagazine.com reported that “A multinational operation involving law enforcement agencies from 11 countries has struck a decisive blow to the LockBit group, the world’s most prolific ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) gang. A taskforce of 17 agencies including the FBI, the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA), and Europol took control of key LockBit
Continue Reading LockBit, the most prolific RaaS (Ransomeware-as-a-Service), struck by 11 counties!
HealthcareInfoSecurity.com reported that “The Federal Trade Commission is the latest regulatory agency taking action against fundraising and customer relationship management software provider Blackbaud in the aftermath of a 2020 ransomware incident that compromised the data of tens of thousands of clients and millions of consumers.” The February 1, 2024 report
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BankInfoSecurity.com reported that “The notorious BlackCat ransomware group tattled to U.S. federal regulators about an alleged victim not disclosing a material cyberattack within four business days.” The November 16, 2023 article entitled “BlackCat Gang Tattles to SEC About Victim Not Disclosing Breach” (https://www.bankinfosecurity.com/blackcat-gang-tattles-to-sec-about-victim-disclosing-breach-a-23611?rf=2023-11-17_ENEWS_SUB_BIS__Slot1_ART23611&mkt_tok=MDUxLVpYSS0yMzcAAAGPfO8qfBRKXpKKhl9uvOhaGZ8RHOMe7Jr3fnHnF8s0ca0pBaJ9np6bb_K1s597087s60t6mmROrPdxgHBfG2CY-QUlifWhx-Dt43tBOlbOiOM9ykvv1w) included these comments:
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Continue Reading WOW! Ransomware Gang BlackCat Tattles to the SEC!The Federal Trade Commission reported that it has “submitted two reports to Congress detailing the agency’s efforts to combat cross-border fraud through the U.S. SAFE WEB Act and work contributing to the fight against ransomware and other cyber attacks that originate outside the United States.” The October 20, 2023 Press
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Darkreading.com reported that “The infamous LockBit ransomware gang has developed a version of their malware for macOS devices — the first ever foray into Apple’s territory by a major ransomware group.” The April 18, 2023 article entitled “Researchers Discover First-Ever Major Ransomware Targeting macOS” (https://www.darkreading.com/remote-workforce/researchers-discover-first-ever-major-ransomware-targeting-macos) included these comments
Continue Reading Watch Out Ransomware Now Targeted at Apple macOS!
HealthInfoSecurity.com reported about an alert issued by “…the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ [HHS] Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center warned that Clop claims to have hit more than 130 organizations, including healthcare industry entities, with attacks involving the GoAnyWhere MFT flaw.” The February 24, 2023 entitled “Authorities Warn
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GovInfoSecurity.com reported “The California city of Oakland is in a state of emergency as its response to a ransomware attack enters its second week.” The February 15, 2023 report entitled “Oakland Declares Emergency Following Ransomware Attack” (https://tinyurl.com/yc3pv8x5) included these comments:
The ransomware attack, detected during the night of
Continue Reading City Governments are Very Vulnerable as highlighted by Ransomware Attack Disabled the City of Oakland!