IT Sec News updates – Ransomware Attacks

The Hacker News

U.S. State Department has set rewards of up to $15 million for information leading to the identification and arrest of LockBit ransomware group …

Forbes

According to Palo Alto Networks Unit 42, which focuses on cybercrime, 2023 saw 3,998 ransomware attacks—a 49% increase when compared to 2022. I talked …

Ars Technica

It wasn't immediately clear if the ransomware was the official LockBit version. Ars Trending Video. “We can't publicly name the customers at this time …

SC Magazine

ConnectWise exploit could spur 'ransomware free-for-all,' expert warns … A critical ConnectWise ScreenConnect vulnerability that puts thousands of …

Healthcare Dive

The agency's Office for Civil Rights reported a mental healthcare provider didn't have sufficient protections in place before a ransomware attack.

RISMedia

Such attacks are typically ransomware (or hackers holding data hostage for a payout). A company-wide cyberattack can be devastating, with a price tag …

CyberGuy

In fact, anyone who uses a computer or a device connected to the internet can be a potential victim of ransomware. This means that your personal files …

Bloomberg.com

That's where a hacking group offers its ransomware to so-called affiliates, who then do the actual hacking and kick back a share of the illicit …

Dark Reading

Many perceive the law enforcement operation as likely having caused irreparable damage to the criminal outfit's ability to continue with ransomware …

SC Magazine

Ransomware attack hits PSI Software Numerous IT systems of German critical infrastructure software provider PSI Software have been disrupted as a …