IT Sec News updates – Ransomware Attacks

June 22, 2023
NEWS

Fresh Ransomware Gangs Emerge As Market Leaders Decline – Dark Reading

The ransomware landscape is energized with the emergence of smaller groups and new tactics, while established gangs like LockBit see fewer …

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Paying Ransomware's Ransom: Why it's Time to Reconsider – Security Intelligence

A Case Study in Ransomware. In November 2021, an attacker exploited a vulnerability in a law firm's Microsoft Exchange email server that provided …

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HHS warns industry about resurfaced ransomware group after attack on cancer center

Dive Brief: The Department of Health and Human Services is alerting healthcare providers about the resurgence of a ransomware group after an attack on …

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Ransomware attacks – which countries are the prime targets? – Insurance Business America

The landscape of ransomware attacks is undergoing significant changes, according to a report from cybersecurity software provider NordLocker.

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May ransomware activity rises behind 8base, LockBit gangs – TechTarget

NCC Group's May threat intelligence report revealed that a new ransomware gang named 8base was a key contributor to the month's high number of …

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Ransomware Misconceptions Abound, to the Benefit of Attackers – Dark Reading

It's time to update what we think we understand about ransomware, including new defensive measures and how fast the attack response should be.

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HHS warns industry about resurfaced ransomware group after attack on cancer center

Dive Brief: The HHS is alerting healthcare providers about the resurgence of a ransomware group after an attack on an unnamed U.S. …

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Hawaiʻi Community College hit with ransomware attack

Hawaiʻi Community College is the latest university to deal with a ransomware attack, announcing on Tuesday night that it was forced to shut off …

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Ransomware attacks pose communications dilemmas for local governments – CSO Online

Experts say it's crucial that local governments communicate with the public following a ransomware attack but must walk a fine line between …

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Arcserve Survey Reveals Vulnerabilities in Ransomware and Data Recovery … – Yahoo Finance

The findings reveal several weaknesses that can hamper government departments' fight against ransomware and their ability to recover data. Key …

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