IT Sec News updates – Ransomware Attacks

January 27, 2024
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Akira ransomware gang says it stole passport scans from Lush • The Register – Theregister

The Akira ransomware gang is claiming responsiblity for the “cybersecurity incident” at British bath bomb merchant. Akira says it has stolen 110 …

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ICS Ransomware Danger Rages Despite Fewer Attacks – Dark Reading

Refined tactics, increased collaboration between groups, and continued success exploiting zero-days is helping ICS ransomware attackers inflict …

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Researchers Observe Increase in Emerging Ransomware Groups Targeting Healthcare

Ransomware remains a top threat to healthcare, as exemplified by the number of high-profile attacks carried out by prolific threat actor groups …

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Veolia's Municipal Water division suffers ransomware cyberattack – WaterWorld Magazine

A ransomware attack is a type of cyberattack that uses malware to block the victim's valuable data through encryption. The attacker can then demand a …

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$10 billion cyber-insurance sector fears war, AI, ransomware ahead | Fortune

Ransomware and war-associated risks have insurers feeling gloomy, consultancy Woodruff Sawyer finds.

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What makes ransomware victims less likely to pay up? – Help Net Security

There's a good reason why ransomware gangs started exfiltrating victims' data instead of just encrypting it: those organizations pay more.

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Equilend Ransomware Attack Puts Focus on Operational Resilience – Markets Media

In 2023 there was also a ransomware attack on ION Markets, which resulted in delays in reporting data to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and …

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Week in Review: TeamViewer abuse, ransomware hidden costs – CISO Series

TeamViewer still being abused for ransomware attacks, schools reveal hidden cost of ransomware, Australia sanctions REvil Medibank hacker.

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How ransomware attacks at Wichita hospitals threaten your privacy and health – KSN-TV

In 2016, Wichita's Kansas Heart Hospital was hit with a ransomware attack and ended up paying the ransom hackers demanded. For the most part, …

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Report: Data breach at Norton Healthcare was one of the worst in 2023 – WHAS11

A new report found a ransomware attack at one of Louisville's largest hospital systems was among the worst cyberattacks in 2023. In December, Norton …

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