A reported ransomware attack took down operations at the company, which in talks for COVID-19 vaccine-distribution contracts. Source link
Tag: ransomware
Cybercriminals Batter Automakers With Ransomware, IP Theft Cyberattacks
While the industry focus is on vehicle hacking, when it comes to the automotive industry cybercriminals are opting for less complex and sophisticated attacks - from phishing to ransomware. Source link
When ransomware crooks get a big fat zero! [Podcast] – Naked Security
In this episode: we say thanks to companies that refuse to pay ransomware hush money, dig into the new Sophos 2021 Threat Report, and take a quick look inside a malicious Linux kernel driver. Also, […]
Navigating cybersecurity in an uncertain world – Naked Security
We know what you’re thinking: “Another year; another vendor; another threat report… …and when I open it, I’ll be stuck in a thinly disguised product brochure.” Well, not this one. We’ve combined research from a […]
Cult videogame company Capcom pays a big round $0.00 to ransomware crooks – Naked Security
Japanese video game company Capcom has been in the news recently for all the wrong reasons. The company suffered a ransomware attack earlier this month, apparently at the hands of the Ragnar Locker gang, and […]
Animal Jam Hacked, 46M Records Roam the Dark Web
Animal Jam, just the latest in a string of attacks on gaming apps, has adopted a transparent communications strategy after stolen data turned up on a criminal forum. Source link
Ragnar Locker Ransomware Gang Takes Out Facebook Ads in Key New Tactic
Following a Nov. 3 ransomware attack against Campari, Ragnar Locker group took out public Facebook ads threatening to release stolen data. Source link
Microsoft Teams Users Under Attack in ‘FakeUpdates’ Malware Campaign
Microsoft warns that cybercriminals are using Cobalt Strike to infect entire networks beyond the infection point, according to a report. Source link
Campari Site Suffers Ransomware Hangover
The Ragnar Locker operators released a stolen contract between Wild Turkey and actor Matthew McConaughey, as proof of compromise. Source link
Gaming Giant Capcom Hit By Ragnar Locker Ransomware: Report
The Resident Evil creator reportedly been hit in a ransomware attack that stole 1TB of sensitive data. Source link
Toymaker Mattel Hit by Ransomware Attack
Financial disclosure filings describe a ransomware attack that delivered a weak punch. Source link
Media Comms Giant Says Ransomware Hit Will Cost Millions
The administrator of your personal data will be Threatpost, Inc., 500 Unicorn Park, Woburn, MA 01801. Detailed information on the processing of personal data can be found in the privacy policy. In addition, you will […]
Naked Security Live – Ransomware: what to do?
Here’s the latest Naked Security Live video - enjoy (and please share with your friends)! Source link
Crippling Cyberattacks, Disinformation Top Concerns for Election Day
Cyber-researchers weigh in on what concerns them the most as the U.S. heads into the final weekend before the presidential election — and they also highlight the positives. Source link
Halloween News Wrap: The Election, Hospital Deaths and Other Scary Cyberattack Stories
Threatpost breaks down the scariest stories of the week ended Oct. 30 haunting the security industry — including bugs that just won’t die. Source link
FBI “ransomware warning” for healthcare is a warning for everyone! – Naked Security
You’ve probably heard or seen the news that the US CISA issued an alert this week with the unassuming identifier AA20-302A. CISA is short for Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and the AA20-302A report was […]
Kegtap, Singlemalt, Winekey Malware Serve Up Ransomware to Hospitals
Amid an uptick in attacks on healthcare orgs, malware families, Kegtap, Singlemalt and Winekey are being used to deliver the Ryuk ransomware to already strained systems. Source link
REvil Gang Promises a Big Video-Game Hit; Claims Massive Revenue
In a wide-ranging interview, a REvil leader said the gang is earning $100 million per year, and provided insights into the life of a cybercriminal. Source link
Buer Loader “malware-as-a-service” joins Emotet for ransomware delivery – Naked Security
If you’ve followed the inglorious history of malware in recent years, you’ll almost certainly have heard the name Emotet. That’s a long-lived and extensive family of malware that we’ve had the unfortunate necessity to warn […]
More Hospitals Hit by Growing Wave of Ransomware Attacks
Hospitals in New York and Oregon were targeted on Tuesday by threat actors who crippled systems and forced ambulances with sick patients to be rerouted, in some cases. Source link
LockBit Used Automated Tools to Sleuth Out Specific Tax and Point-of-Sale Software on Breached Networks to Determine Ransomware Targets, Sophos Research Reveals
OXFORD, United Kingdom, Oct. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, today released its latest research into LockBit ransomware, “LockBit attackers used automated attack tools to identify tasty targets,” which […]
Louisiana Calls Out National Guard to Fight Ransomware Surge
An investigation showed a custom backdoor RAT and the Emotet trojan in the networks of municipal victims of the attacks. Source link
Georgia Election Data Hit in Ransomware Attack
The administrator of your personal data will be Threatpost, Inc., 500 Unicorn Park, Woburn, MA 01801. Detailed information on the processing of personal data can be found in the privacy policy. In addition, you will […]
LockBit Ransomware Uses Automation Tools to Pick Targets
Forensics , Fraud Management & Cybercrime , Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Sophos: Malware Excels at Evading Detection and Picking Specific Victims Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • October 23, 2021 Anatomy of a LockerBit […]