IT Sec News updates – Ransomware Attacks

June 30, 2023
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Linux version of Akira ransomware targets VMware ESXi servers – Bleeping Computer

The Akira ransomware operation uses a Linux encryptor to encrypt VMware ESXi virtual machines in double-extortion attacks against companies …

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New ransomware group starts to wreak havoc – CSO Online

The 8Base ransomware group is now among the top two performing ransomware groups within the past month, marginally behind the infamous Lockbit …

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July is Ransomware Month: Reminder to Prepare, Defend Against Hijackers – MSSP Alert

July is Ransomware Month, and to raise user awareness of the destructive malware KnowBe4 has released a free resource kit for IT managers.

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City of Dallas invests $4M in cybersecurity after ransomware attack

The City Council's plan for a detection system comes two months after Dallas was hit by a ransomware attack.

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Japanese companies exposed to increased ransomware risk – SecurityBrief Asia

ransomware. Rapid7 researchers observed for example that, as of late 2022 and early 2023, LockBit 3.0 ransomware operators were specifically …

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Clearwater CEO Steve Cagle discusses reducing risk of ransomware attacks

If hospitals want to reduce the odds of major disruptions from ransomware attacks, Steve Cagle says they need to understand the risks.

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Cybercriminals exploiting AI, persistence in ransomware – SecurityBrief New Zealand

A new report has unveiled troubling trends, including cybercriminals exploiting AI, persistence in ransomware attacks, and significant surge of …

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Econsult suffers ransomware attack, exposing personal data – Billy Penn

Ransomware attack on Econsult, major Philadelphia consulting firm, reportedly exposes employees' personal info. It's unclear if the hack affected …

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Dark Web Intelligence Shows Everest Ransomware Group Increasing Initial Access Broker Activity

Searchlight Cyber publishes report on the dark web activity of the Everest ransomware group. WASHINGTON & PORTSMOUTH, England, June 29, …

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New Ransomware Actor 8Base Rivals LockBit in Extortion – BankInfoSecurity

New entrant ransomware group 8Base is fast becoming a “big player” in the underground market with nearly 40 victims in June – second only to the …

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