IT Sec News updates – Ransomware Attacks

August 13, 2023
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'Bulletproof' Web Site Hosting Ransomware Finally Seized, Founder Indicted – Slashdot

An anonymous reader shared this report from CNBC: The mastermind behind a ransomware hosting service that allegedly helped criminals collect more …

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The Week in Ransomware – August 11th 2023 – Targeting Healthcare – Bleeping Computer

While some ransomware operations claim not to target hospitals, one relatively new ransomware gang named Rhysida doesn't seem to care.

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Knight ransomware distributed in fake Tripadvisor complaint emails – Bleeping Computer

The Knight ransomware is being distributed in an ongoing spam campaign that pretends to be TripAdvisor complaints.

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International health IT week in review: August 13 – Pulse+IT News

Ransomware attack takes down hospital systems in four US states, Rhysida ransomware targets healthcare, generative AI not yet reliable Babylon …

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Ransomware attack continues to disrupt two Connecticut hospital systems

CT Post reports: A ransomware attack continued to disrupt some services Friday at two Connecticut health care systems owned by Prospect Medical …

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Ransomware Attacks on the Rise Globally and in Israel – Fagen Wasanni Technologies

Ransomware attacks are becoming increasingly common globally, including in Israel. The recent attack on the Mayanei Hayeshua hospital did not come …

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Ransomware hosting service seized, founder facing charges

Artur Grabowski, founder of LolekHosted allegedly involved in 400 ransomware attacks, enabling criminals to collect over 5000 bitcoin, …

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Southern African power generator targeted with DroxiDat malware

No ransomware was delivered to the organization, however. The SystemBC payload is a “changing, malicious backdoor, often used as a part of ransomware …

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Hackers can target schools for kids' data, here's how to stay safer – KSL NewsRadio

Ransomware attack. Graff said hackers will break into a school or a district's information system using ransomware, hold the data hostage, and demand …

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Leader of 'Bulletproof' Web Hosting Site Behind 400 Cyber Attacks Indicted

LolekHosted facilitated ransomware attacks on 400 company networks, including school districts, colleges, hospitals and law enforcement, according to …

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