IT Sec News updates – Ransomware Attacks

February 6, 2024
NEWS

The ransomware business is booming, even as enforcers shut down some major players

Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 found a 49 percent bump in victims reported by ransomware leak sites in 2023.

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K-12 schools remain vulnerable to ransomware gangs while racing to protect against online attacks

ransomware gangs that can steal confidential data and disrupt operations. Since a White House conference in August on ransomware threats, dozens …

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Ransomware Makes ECRI's Top Health Tech Hazards List – HealthITSecurity

ECRI named ransomware as one of the top ten health tech hazards of 2024 in its annual report, in addition to third-party tracking tech concerns.

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Claro Company Hit by Trigona Ransomware – Gridinsoft Blogs

Claro Company, one of the biggest telecom provider in Latin Americas, reports about being hacked by Trigona ransomware.

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Fulton County tech troubles continue, expert believes it's a ransomware attack – FOX 5 Atlanta

There are rumblings inside and outside the county that this is a multi-million dollar ransomware attack. Officials will not confirm if that's true.

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EquiLend Continues System Restoration Post-Ransomware Attack – BankInfoSecurity

Financial giant EquiLend Holdings said it's brought back online multiple systems after ransomware-wielding attackers breached its infrastructure.

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A Bad Start to the Year: Ransomware Spikes 130% in January – Digital Transactions

Already, 2024 is starting off with an unrelenting wave of ransomware attacks. The number of attacks last month, as registered by cybersecurity …

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Top Trends in Cybersecurity, Ransomware and AI in 2024 – Security Boulevard

Key trends influencing the continuing upsurge in ransomware attacks include: Exploitation of IT outsourcing services: Cybercriminals are targeting …

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Clorox and Johnson Controls Reveal $76m Cyber-Attack Bill – Infosecurity Magazine

Two new regulatory filings have revealed the surging costs associated with ransomware and other cyber-related incidents. Cleaning product …

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Ransomware attack hits Schneider Electric sustainability division

Schneider Electric has reported a ransomware incident on its Sustainability Business division. The company said In a statement that the …

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