IT Sec News updates – Ransomware Attacks

July 25, 2023
NEWS

CERT-In cautions Internet users against Ransomware 'Akira' attack – The Hindu

Ransomware is a computer malware that infects and blocks users from using their own data and system and they can get it back against a pay-off. Latest …

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Yamaha confirms cyberattack after multiple ransomware gangs claim attacks

Yamaha's Canadian music division confirmed that it recently dealt with a cyberattack after two different ransomware groups claimed to have …

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As Ransomware Monetization Hits Record Low, Groups Innovate – BankInfoSecurity

The Clop group's mass exploitation of MOVEit file-transfer software represents the latest stage of innovation in the ever-evolving ransomware …

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Government warns internet users about 'AKIRA' ransomware; hackers using AnyDesk, WinRAR

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a warning about a new internet ransomware virus called 'Akira,' which is causing …

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Key findings: The State of Ransomware 2023 report – SC Magazine

A recent survey by Sophos looks at ransomware's destructive path across major industries. Here are the key highlights.

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GuidePoint Study Shows 38% Spike in Public Ransomware Victims – MSSP Alert

In Q2 2023, GRIT tracked 1,177 total publicly posted ransomware victims claimed by 41 different threat groups. By comparison, in the prior quarter, …

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Ransomware Prompted Emergency Declaration for Mississippi County

The ransomware attack, concealed in an email, downed all three of the county's servers when it struck on July 15. The incident prompted an …

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June 2023 Saw Massive Spike in Ransomware Activity – HIPAA Journal

A recent analysis of ransomware activity by NCC Group's Global Threat Intelligence team shows a major spike in cyberattacks by ransomware groups …

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How Ransomware Spreads and How Microsegmentation Stops It – Security Boulevard

Ransomware is malicious software threat actors use to infiltrate a network. Cybercriminals design ransomware to block access to a computer system or …

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Akira Ransomware Attack Warning: Government Issues Advisory Over Computer Malware …

New Delhi, July 24: The government has cautioned against an Internet ransomware called “Akira” which steals important information and encrypts …

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