IT Sec News updates – Ransomware Attacks

January 17, 2024
NEWS

Over 5K organizations impacted by ransomware last year | SC Media

Ransomware attacks were reported by Rapid7 to have impacted nearly 5200 organizations around the world in 2023.

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The human toll of ransomware: how IT pros suffer during incidents | Computer Weekly

Any ransomware attack causes significant challenges for a business or organisation going through such incident. But ransomware attacks also have …

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LockBit Ransomware Strikes Again: Two New Victims Added to Dark Web Portal

Despite the bold LockBit ransomware claims on the dark web, both Maisons de l'Avenir and Shinwa Co's websites were found to be fully functional.

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Check Point Research: 2023 – The year of Mega Ransomware attacks with unprecedented …

In 2023, the cyber threat landscape saw an evolution, particularly in how ransomware threats were executed. While ransomware continued to pose a …

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More than 250K hit by Singing River ransomware attack | SC Media

Such a development comes months after the Rhysida ransomware-as-a-service operation was noted by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency …

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Ransomware attacks can shut down hospitals – Healthcare Finance News

One closed and declared bankruptcy because, while it was able to deliver care, it was unable to do billing, says Iain Paterson of WELL Health …

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Ransomware Trends and Predictions for 2024 – CPO Magazine

As we edge into 2024, understanding the dynamic landscape of ransomware is crucial for developing effective defense strategies.

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2023 Ransomware Stats: A Look Back To Plan Ahead – iTWire

GUEST OPINION: Last year was not a year for the faint of heart. Organisations of every size found themselves faced with ransomware attacks at va.

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Majorca city Calvià extorted for $11M in ransomware attack – Bleeping Computer

The Calvià City Council in Majorca announced it was targeted by a ransomware attack on Saturday, which impacted municipal services.

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Modern Ransomware Is Being Written In Rust. (Bad News — It Is Extremely Resilient.)

BlackCat, a ransomware group that affected more than 200 organizations just in 2022 is one of the major bad players in the ransomware game.

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