BlackCat ransomware claims breach of healthcare giant Henry Schein

November 2, 2023 at 02:56PM Healthcare solutions provider Henry Schein has experienced a cyberattack, with the BlackCat ransomware gang claiming to have breached the company’s network and stolen 35 TB of data. While some business operations were disrupted, Henry Schein One practice management software remains unaffected. The company has notified law enforcement and hired cybersecurity … Read more

September was a record month for ransomware attacks in 2023

October 24, 2023 at 10:18AM Ransomware activity in September reached unprecedented levels, with ransomware groups launching 514 attacks, surpassing the previous record set in March. Some notable threat groups include LockBit 3.0, LostTrust, and BlackCat. LostTrust, believed to be a rebrand of MetaEncryptor, quickly rose to second place. North America was the most targeted region, … Read more

October 10, 2023 at 04:33AM – Ransomware attacks register record speeds thanks to success of infosec industry

October 10, 2023 at 04:33AM A study conducted by Secureworks revealed that cyber attackers are now deploying ransomware within 24 hours of gaining initial access to a victim’s environment. In nearly two-thirds of cases, ransomware was deployed within a day, and in over 10% of incidents, it was deployed within five hours. This marks a … Read more

October 9, 2023 at 05:35PM – ALPHV ransomware gang claims attack on Florida circuit court

October 9, 2023 at 05:35PM The ALPHV (BlackCat) ransomware gang recently attacked state courts in Northwest Florida. Personal details of employees, including judges, were acquired. The gang claims to have a network map of the court’s systems and threatens to leak stolen data online if their demands are not met. The court has not confirmed … Read more