IT Sec News updates – Ransomware Attacks

June 21, 2024
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New ransomware over browser threat targets uploaded files – Security Intelligence

An insidious new ransomware threat embeds malware into a web browser, infecting computers through file uploads. Here's how to stay safe.

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Qilin ransomware: what you need to know – Tripwire

Learn about Qilin ransomware, an operation that encrypts and steals data. Discover its origins, activities, and prevention tips to protect your …

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Tracing The Destructive Path Of Ransomware—And Protecting Against It – Forbes

With collaboration and a proactive approach, we can ensure that the next chapter in the ransomware story is one of resilience, not ruin.

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LockBit Most Prominent Ransomware Actor in May 2024 – Infosecurity Magazine

The LockBit ransomware group returned the fold to launch 176 attacks in May 2024 following a law enforcement takedown, NCC Group found.

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Hacking the Hippocratic Oath: Four Ways to Shield Patients from Ransomware Attacks

Phishing is an extremely cheap and easy way for hackers to compromise an organization, whether by deploying ransomware or harvesting credentials to …

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LockBit resurgence sees ransomware attacks reach record high in May – SiliconANGLE

The NCC Group 2024 Threat Intel report found that global ransomware attacks rose by 32% month-over-month in May, to 470 recorded ransomware attacks, …

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Ransomware group demands $50 million from Synnovis – Business Insurance

Qilin, a Russian-speaking ransomware hacking group, has demanded a ransom payment of $50 million from U.K.-based pathology services provider …

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LockBit Ransomware Again Most Active – Real Attack Surge or Smokescreen?

LockBit appears to once again be the most active ransomware group, but experts believe the hackers may just be inflating their numbers.

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5 Steps to Tackling Ransomware with a Data-Centric Cyber Resilience Approach

As the frequency of cyberattacks and the sophistication of ransomware attacks continue to escalate, this calls for an urgent need for organizations to …

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Attackers Request $50 Million to End NHS Ransomware | SC Media UK

A threat actor is demanding $50 million from Synnovis to bring the ransomware attack on the company to an end. According to Bloomberg, a cohort of …

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