IT Sec News updates – Ransomware Attacks

March 28, 2024
NEWS

US offers $10 million bounty for info on 'Blackcat' hackers who hit UnitedHealth | Reuters

“The ALPHV Blackcat ransomware-as-a-service group compromised computer networks of critical infrastructure sectors in the United States and worldwide, …

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Ransomware in Context: 2024, A Year of Tumultuous Change – Security Boulevard

2024 has started off dramatic shifts in the ransomware landscape. In December of 2023 international law enforcement took down the BlackCat leaks …

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Flashpoint observes 84% surge in ransomware attacks in 2023 – TechTarget

Flashpoint published its '2024 Global Threat Intelligence Report' that documented alarming trends for ransomware, vulnerabilities and data …

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Small county in Georgia hit with ransomware attack – StateScoop

Gilmer County, Georgia, reports suffering a ransomware attack that's disrupted several of its digital services.

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Rise in Active RaaS Groups Parallel Growing Victim Counts: Ransomware in 2H 2023

We cover the key trends that defined the ransomware threat landscape in the second half of 2023. Data from RaaS and extortion groups' leak sites, …

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FIU study: Ransomware can hide in the websites you upload files to – Miami's Community News

ransomware attacks. Free photo editors, tax document assistants and … ransomware attacks. Free photo editors, tax document assistants and other …

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US offers $10M reward for information on ransomware gang behind Change hack

The U.S. Department of State is offering a $10 million reward for information on ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang responsible for Change Healthcare …

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What is a ransomware attack? Here's what the Tarrant Appraisal District is going through

A ransomware attack is when hackers break into troves of data, holding owners hostage by threatening to publish the files unless they pay.

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Ransomware attack strikes yet another Georgia county – Yahoo

GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – Another Georgia county has been hit by a ransomware attack. Gilmer County officials say they are working with nationally …

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Property owners: Here's the info Tarrant Appraisal District hackers might have on you

Ransomware attackers have demanded $700000 from the Tarrant Appraisal District. Chief appraiser said most of the info it has is public.

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