IT Sec News updates – Ransomware Attacks

WIRED

Two months ago, the FBI “disrupted” the BlackCat ransomware group. They're already back—and their latest attack is causing delays at pharmacies …

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

A screenshot from ransomware group LockBit threatens to release data from Fulton County unless a ransom … A massive law enforcement takedown appears …

ReadWrite

It is believed the ongoing cyber attack on US health tech giant Change Healthcare is the work of the 'Blackcat' ransomware gang.

The New York Times

For nearly a week, people have been waylaid at pharmacies after a unit of the nation's largest insurer was shut down by a possible ransomware …

Infosecurity Magazine

Proofpoint found that 69% of organizations experienced a successful ransomware incident in the past year, with 60% hit on four or more occasions.

IBM Newsroom

Cyberattacks are an existential risk, with 89% of organizations ranking ransomware as one of the top five threats to their viability, according to …

The Record by Recorded Future

… about a “cyber security issue” that disrupted pharmacy services nationwide, as a news report said the incident was an attack by a ransomware gang.

PYMNTS.com

The ransomware gang Blackcat, aka ALPHV, is reportedly the source of a cyberattack targeting UnitedHealth Group's Change Healthcare.

EMS1

— A ransomware group known as Blackcat was responsible for launching a cyberattack last week at UnitedHealth Group that resulted in nationwide …

National Mortgage Professional

Cost Of Ransomware Attack: $12 To $17M … loanDepot tells federal regulators that the cybersecurity incident will impact its Q1 earnings. The …