IT Sec News updates – Ransomware Attacks

Bleeping Computer

The Akira ransomware operation uses a Linux encryptor to encrypt VMware ESXi virtual machines in double-extortion attacks against companies …

CSO Online

The 8Base ransomware group is now among the top two performing ransomware groups within the past month, marginally behind the infamous Lockbit …

MSSP Alert

July is Ransomware Month, and to raise user awareness of the destructive malware KnowBe4 has released a free resource kit for IT managers.

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth

The City Council's plan for a detection system comes two months after Dallas was hit by a ransomware attack.

SecurityBrief Asia

… ransomware. Rapid7 researchers observed for example that, as of late 2022 and early 2023, LockBit 3.0 ransomware operators were specifically …

Chief Healthcare Executive

If hospitals want to reduce the odds of major disruptions from ransomware attacks, Steve Cagle says they need to understand the risks.

SecurityBrief New Zealand

A new report has unveiled troubling trends, including cybercriminals exploiting AI, persistence in ransomware attacks, and significant surge of …

Billy Penn

Ransomware attack on Econsult, major Philadelphia consulting firm, reportedly exposes employees' personal info. It's unclear if the hack affected …

Yahoo Finance

Searchlight Cyber publishes report on the dark web activity of the Everest ransomware group. WASHINGTON & PORTSMOUTH, England, June 29, …

BankInfoSecurity

New entrant ransomware group 8Base is fast becoming a “big player” in the underground market with nearly 40 victims in June – second only to the …