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Meet 'The Gentlemen': The Ransomware Gang Offering Hackers A 90% Cut
Modern ransomware groups operate more like multinational businesses. They recruit talent, offer incentives, provide customer support to affiliates and compete aggressively for market share.
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FBI Builds A Ghost Town In Alabama. No One Lives There But Hackers Are Welcome
The FBI has quietly built a full-scale replica of an American small town, to train law enforcement agents in responding to real-world cyberattacks.
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"Crime Is Bad": The Fall Of Russian Ransomware Giant LockBit
The sudden fall of a ransomware supplier once described as the world's most harmful cybercrime group has raised questions about Moscow's role in its development and the fate of its founder.
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LockBit Ransomware Group Reportedly Suffers Data Breach, Extortion Tactics Revealed
LockBit, the notorious ransomware group, reportedly suffered a massive data breach on Wednesday. As per the report, the group’s dark web platform’s admin and affiliate panels were compromised to show a message and link to a MySQL database dump. The database reportedly contains 20 tables that include sensitive information around the cybercrimina...
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FBI Warns Of Malware Risks In Free Online File Converters: Key Information You Need
The FBI warns about cybercriminals using free file conversion tools to install malware, putting users at risk of data theft and ransomware attacks.
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Starbucks And Sainsbury's Disrupted By Major Ransomware Attack, Operations Hit
A ransomware attack on Blue Yonder, a supply chain software provider, affected major companies like Starbucks and Sainsburys, forcing them to rely on backup systems to manage operations.
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Ransomware Attack On Service Provider Hits 300 Small Banks Across India
A ransomware attack on a technology service provider has forced payment systems across nearly 300 small local banks in India to shut down temporarily, two sources directly aware of the matter told Reuters.
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Crypto Ransom Attack Payments Hit Record $1 Billion in 2023: Chainalysis
Payments from crypto-related ransom attacks nearly doubled to a record $1 billion (roughly Rs. 8,304 crore) in 2023, blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis said on Wednesday. Scammers targeting institutions such as hospitals, schools and government offices for ransom pocketed $1.1 billion (roughly Rs. 9,133 crore) last year, compared with $567 mill...
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Boeing Says Business Hit By "Cyber Incident" After Ransomware Threat
Boeing, one of the world's largest defense and space contractors, said on Wednesday it was investigating a cyber incident that impacted elements of its parts and distribution business and cooperating with a law enforcement probe into it.
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Next Generation Of Ransomware Gangs Are Targeting Global Cryptocurrencies
One might imagine an attack on a city government and police force causing widespread and lengthy disruption would be headline news. But ransomware attacks are now so common and routine that most pass with barely a ripple of attention.
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Ransomware Attacks Surge Over 2-Fold In India In First Half Of 2023: Report
India saw a huge surge in ransomware and IoT cyber attacks in the first half of 2023, as criminals shifted to stealthier means of malicious activities, according to a report by SonicWall.
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Rising Cybersecurity Attacks Highlight Vulnerabilities of Indian Companies as They Digitise Operations
A rise in cyberattacks poses a vital risk to India’s economic ambitions, with industries from manufacturing to pharmaceuticals becoming more vulnerable as they digitise operations, according to Google Cloud. Attacks have spiked significantly in the past six months, said Amit Pradhan, India consulting leader for the cybersecurity firm Mandiant.
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Dublin Airport Staff's Salary Data Breached After Cyberattack
Some Dublin airport staff's financial information has been compromised by a cyber-attack on provider company Aon that also affected various other firms, the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) said on Sunday.
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Reddit Hackers Threaten to Leak 80GB of Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack Over API Changes: Report
Reddit hackers behind a breach of the company in February have threatened to leak 80GB of data stolen from the platform in February. The hacking group wants Reddit to pay a ransom of $4.5 million (roughly Rs. 37 crore) and reverse its controversial API policy changes aimed at third-party apps.
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India Saw 31% Rise In Malware Attacks In 2022: Report
India experienced a 31 per cent surge in malware attacks in 2022, which should prompt companies to intensify their efforts in safeguarding themselves against cyberattacks, said a SonicWall report.
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Meet 'The Gentlemen': The Ransomware Gang Offering Hackers A 90% Cut
Modern ransomware groups operate more like multinational businesses. They recruit talent, offer incentives, provide customer support to affiliates and compete aggressively for market share.
-
FBI Builds A Ghost Town In Alabama. No One Lives There But Hackers Are Welcome
The FBI has quietly built a full-scale replica of an American small town, to train law enforcement agents in responding to real-world cyberattacks.
-
"Crime Is Bad": The Fall Of Russian Ransomware Giant LockBit
The sudden fall of a ransomware supplier once described as the world's most harmful cybercrime group has raised questions about Moscow's role in its development and the fate of its founder.
-
LockBit Ransomware Group Reportedly Suffers Data Breach, Extortion Tactics Revealed
LockBit, the notorious ransomware group, reportedly suffered a massive data breach on Wednesday. As per the report, the group’s dark web platform’s admin and affiliate panels were compromised to show a message and link to a MySQL database dump. The database reportedly contains 20 tables that include sensitive information around the cybercrimina...
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FBI Warns Of Malware Risks In Free Online File Converters: Key Information You Need
The FBI warns about cybercriminals using free file conversion tools to install malware, putting users at risk of data theft and ransomware attacks.
-
Starbucks And Sainsbury's Disrupted By Major Ransomware Attack, Operations Hit
A ransomware attack on Blue Yonder, a supply chain software provider, affected major companies like Starbucks and Sainsburys, forcing them to rely on backup systems to manage operations.
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Ransomware Attack On Service Provider Hits 300 Small Banks Across India
A ransomware attack on a technology service provider has forced payment systems across nearly 300 small local banks in India to shut down temporarily, two sources directly aware of the matter told Reuters.
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Crypto Ransom Attack Payments Hit Record $1 Billion in 2023: Chainalysis
Payments from crypto-related ransom attacks nearly doubled to a record $1 billion (roughly Rs. 8,304 crore) in 2023, blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis said on Wednesday. Scammers targeting institutions such as hospitals, schools and government offices for ransom pocketed $1.1 billion (roughly Rs. 9,133 crore) last year, compared with $567 mill...
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Boeing Says Business Hit By "Cyber Incident" After Ransomware Threat
Boeing, one of the world's largest defense and space contractors, said on Wednesday it was investigating a cyber incident that impacted elements of its parts and distribution business and cooperating with a law enforcement probe into it.
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Next Generation Of Ransomware Gangs Are Targeting Global Cryptocurrencies
One might imagine an attack on a city government and police force causing widespread and lengthy disruption would be headline news. But ransomware attacks are now so common and routine that most pass with barely a ripple of attention.
-
Ransomware Attacks Surge Over 2-Fold In India In First Half Of 2023: Report
India saw a huge surge in ransomware and IoT cyber attacks in the first half of 2023, as criminals shifted to stealthier means of malicious activities, according to a report by SonicWall.
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Rising Cybersecurity Attacks Highlight Vulnerabilities of Indian Companies as They Digitise Operations
A rise in cyberattacks poses a vital risk to India’s economic ambitions, with industries from manufacturing to pharmaceuticals becoming more vulnerable as they digitise operations, according to Google Cloud. Attacks have spiked significantly in the past six months, said Amit Pradhan, India consulting leader for the cybersecurity firm Mandiant.
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Dublin Airport Staff's Salary Data Breached After Cyberattack
Some Dublin airport staff's financial information has been compromised by a cyber-attack on provider company Aon that also affected various other firms, the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) said on Sunday.
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Reddit Hackers Threaten to Leak 80GB of Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack Over API Changes: Report
Reddit hackers behind a breach of the company in February have threatened to leak 80GB of data stolen from the platform in February. The hacking group wants Reddit to pay a ransom of $4.5 million (roughly Rs. 37 crore) and reverse its controversial API policy changes aimed at third-party apps.
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India Saw 31% Rise In Malware Attacks In 2022: Report
India experienced a 31 per cent surge in malware attacks in 2022, which should prompt companies to intensify their efforts in safeguarding themselves against cyberattacks, said a SonicWall report.
