IT Sec News updates – Ransomware Attacks

The Hacker News

Group-IB reveals Cicada3301 ransomware's affiliate panel, targeting U.S. and U.K. sectors with cross-platform attacks.

SentinelOne

Ransomware is a type of malware that targets a victim's files by encrypting them so they cannot be accessed unless the cyber criminal is given some …

Yahoo Finance

HERNDON, Va., October 17, 2024–New research from GuidePoint Security reveals a recent increase in social engineering attacks as the ransomware …

Tripwire

Ransomware gangs shift from encryption to data theft. Learn about the evolving tactics and key tips to protect your business from attacks.

TechCrunch

Japanese electronics giant Casio has confirmed that many of its systems remain unusable almost two weeks after it was hit by a ransomware attack.

IT Brief Asia

Research reveals that businesses paying ransoms due to ransomware attacks has surged to 16.3% in 2024, up from 6.9% the previous year.

TechRepublic

In the third quarter of 2024, the 10 most prominent ransomware groups were responsible for only 58.3% of all detected attacks, according to …

Infosecurity Magazine

RansomHub is now the number one ransomware operation in terms of claimed successful attacks, according to new data from Symantec.

Bleeping Computer

The BianLian ransomware group has claimed the cyberattack on Boston Children's Health Physicians (BCHP) and threatens to leak stolen files unless …

Infosecurity Magazine

A new ransomware group, Cicada3301, has emerged as a significant threat since its discovery in June 2024, targeting businesses in critical sectors …