IT Sec News updates – Ransomware Attacks

May 13, 2024
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Hackers Target Children of Corporate Executives in Ransomware Attacks – Business Insider

Ransomware attacks typically come from malicious actors who hack into companies or other entities to steal data, which they then hold until the victim …

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Ascension Health Care confirms ransomware attack – WISN

Ascension Health Care says patients' records will take time to restore after ransomware attack.

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As of May 2024, Black Basta ransomware affiliates hacked over 500 organizations worldwide

Black Basta ransomware affiliates have breached over 500 organizations between April 2022 and May 2024, FBI and CISA reported.

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'Petya' ransomware: All you need to know about the cyberattack and how to tell if you're at risk

Ransomware is a malicious piece of software that locks files on a computer and demands payments to unlock them. The files on the computers are not …

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Ransomware negotiator weighs in on the payment debate • The Register – Theregister

Interview Ransomware hit an all-time high last year, with more than 60 criminal gangs listing at least 4,500 victims – and these infections don't …

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Ascension Health Care confirms ransomware attack – YouTube

Ascension Health Care says patients' records will take time to restore after ransomware attack. Subscribe to WISN on YouTube now for more: …

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Microsoft has found a new version of the BlackCat ransomware – MSN

Microsoft Threat Intelligence, the company's cybersecurity arm, recently announced the discovery of a new strain of the infamous BlackCat ransomware …

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Ascension: 'Systems Are Being Restored' After Cyberattack – CRN

Days after a reported ransomware attack paralyzed Ascension health system, shutting down its electronic health records system and forcing it to divert …

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Ransomware payments increase 500pc in 2023: Report – The Financial Express

Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions that defeat cyberattacks, recently released its annual 'State of Ransomware 2024' survey …

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US Warns About Black Basta Ransomware After Ascension Hospital Hack – MSN

The US is warning about the Black Basta ransomware gang amid reports that the group is behind the hack at healthcare provider Ascension.

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