IT Sec News updates – Ransomware Attacks

Eurogamer

Fortnite maker Epic Games has reportedly suffered a ransomware attack, with almost 200GB of data stolen from the compan…

CyberScoop

A notorious ransomware and extortion group tied to dozens of cyberattacks against health care entities claimed responsibility Wednesday for an ongoing …

Bleeping Computer

The BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware gang has officially claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group (UHG), …

CSO Online

BlackCat ransomware gang is using novel infection, encryption, and evasion TTPs to target US healthcare systems.

Bleeping Computer

Today, the FBI, CISA, and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) warned U.S. healthcare organizations of targeted ALPHV/Blackcat …

Video Games Chronicle

According to Cyber Daily, Mogilevich is a relatively new ransomware group, and Epic Games is its fourth target. The first was Nissan subsidiary …

SC Magazine

The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang is targeting the healthcare sector following its threats to retaliate against law enforcement interference, …

Forbes

Here are three ways companies can be susceptible to ransomware attacks and what leaders can do to mitigate risk.

The Hacker News

BlackCat ransomware returns with a vengeance, healthcare sector under fire. U.S. government warning a must-read.

Bleeping Computer

The Black Basta and Bl00dy ransomware gangs have joined widespread attacks targeting ScreenConnect servers unpatched against a maximum severity …