IT Sec News updates – Ransomware Attacks

February 28, 2024
NEWS

Ransomware Groups Are Bouncing Back Faster From Law Enforcement Busts – WIRED

Two months ago, the FBI “disrupted” the BlackCat ransomware group. They're already back—and their latest attack is causing delays at pharmacies …

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Fulton ransomware threat renewed – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

A screenshot from ransomware group LockBit threatens to release data from Fulton County unless a ransom … A massive law enforcement takedown appears …

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'Blackcat' ransomware hit on Change Healthcare impacts hospital and pharmacy systems

It is believed the ongoing cyber attack on US health tech giant Change Healthcare is the work of the 'Blackcat' ransomware gang.

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A Cyberattack on a UnitedHealth Unit Disrupts Prescription Drug Orders

For nearly a week, people have been waylaid at pharmacies after a unit of the nation's largest insurer was shut down by a possible ransomware …

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69% of Organizations Infected by Ransomware in 2023 – Infosecurity Magazine

Proofpoint found that 69% of organizations experienced a successful ransomware incident in the past year, with 60% hit on four or more occasions.

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IBM adds AI-enhanced data resilience capabilities to help combat ransomware and other …

Cyberattacks are an existential risk, with 89% of organizations ranking ransomware as one of the top five threats to their viability, according to …

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Change Healthcare incident drags on as report pins it on ransomware group

… about a “cyber security issue” that disrupted pharmacy services nationwide, as a news report said the incident was an attack by a ransomware gang.

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Report: Ransomware Gang Blackcat Behind Cyberattack on Change Healthcare

The ransomware gang Blackcat, aka ALPHV, is reportedly the source of a cyberattack targeting UnitedHealth Group's Change Healthcare.

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Report: Ransomware attack on Minn. healthcare group disrupts prescription orders nationwide

— A ransomware group known as Blackcat was responsible for launching a cyberattack last week at UnitedHealth Group that resulted in nationwide …

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Cost Of Ransomware Attack: $12 To $17M – NMP – National Mortgage Professional

Cost Of Ransomware Attack: $12 To $17M … loanDepot tells federal regulators that the cybersecurity incident will impact its Q1 earnings. The …

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