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ALPHV/BlackCat threatens to leak data stolen in Change Healthcare cyberattack
The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the cyberattack that targeted Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group (UHG), causing disruption to its …
Understanding employees’ motivations behind risky actions
More 68% of employees knowingly put their organizations at risk, potentially leading to ransomware or malware infections, data breaches, or financial loss, according to …
LockBit leak site is back online
LockBitSupp, the individual running the LockBit ransomware-as-a-service operation, has made good on one promise: the LockBit leak site is back online on backup domains, with …
ScreenConnect flaws exploited to deliver all kinds of malware (CVE-2024-1709, CVE-2024-1708)
The recently patched vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-1709, CVE-2024-1708) in ConnectWise ScreenConnect software are being exploited by numerous attackers to deliver a variety of …
2024 will be a volatile year for cybersecurity as ransomware groups evolve
Hackers have significantly increased demands for ransomware, rising over 20% year-over-year to $600,000, according to Arctic Wolf. Organizations are failing to patch their …
MSPs undergo transformation in response to persistent cyber threats
Organizations are increasingly turning to Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to alleviate pressure on IT departments, according to SonicWall. Managed services have emerged as a …
LockBit takedown: Infrastructure disrupted, criminals arrested, decryption keys recovered
In the wake of yesterday’s surprise law enforcement takeover of LockBit’s leak site, the UK National Crime Agency (NCA) and Europol have shared more information …
LockBit disrupted by international law enforcement task force
On Monday afternoon, LockBit’s leak site has been taken over by a coalition of law enforcement agencies and is showing a seizure notice that promises more details today, …
Decryptor for Rhysida ransomware is available!
Files encrypted by Rhysida ransomware can be successfully decrypted, due to a implementation vulnerability discovered by Korean researchers and leveraged to create a …
Hacking the flow: The consequences of compromised water systems
In this Help Net Security video, Andy Thompson, Offensive Cybersecurity Research Evangelist at CyberArk, discusses the dire consequences of hacking water systems and why their …
Ransomware tactics evolve, become scrappier
As we enter 2024, ransomware remains the most significant cyberthreat facing businesses, according to Malwarebytes. Malwarebytes reveals that the United States accounted for …
Akira, LockBit actively searching for vulnerable Cisco ASA devices
Akira and Lockbit ransomware groups are trying to breach Cisco ASA SSL VPN devices by exploiting several older vulnerabilities, security researcher Kevin Beaumont is warning. …
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