March 17, 2024 at 07:24PM AT&T denied that the leaked data impacting 71 million people originated from its systems, following a hacker’s attempt to sell the data. Another hacker later leaked the data for free, containing personal information like names, addresses, and encrypted social security numbers. The source of the data remains a mystery, posing … Read more
March 14, 2024 at 10:51AM A 34-year-old Russian-Canadian, Mikhail Vasiliev, received a nearly four-year jail sentence in Canada for his involvement in the LockBit ransomware operation. He pleaded guilty to cyber extortion, mischief, and weapons charges. Vasiliev, described as a “cyber-terrorist,” sought ransom payments from Canadian companies and has been ordered to pay back over … Read more
March 7, 2024 at 03:32PM The NCSC of Switzerland reported a data breach at Xplain caused by a ransomware attack, impacting thousands of sensitive government files. The Swiss government confirmed 65,000 leaked documents, with the majority affecting the Federal Department of Justice and Police. An investigation is ongoing, with results and cybersecurity recommendations expected to … Read more
March 1, 2024 at 12:35AM NTT West president, Masaaki Moribayashi, announced his resignation effective end of March, following the leak of data of 9.28 million customers. He expressed the importance of social responsibility and took the blame for the incident at a widely reported press conference. The company apologized, revealed investigation results, and outlined measures … Read more
February 28, 2024 at 01:31PM The LockBit ransomware gang faced a disruption by law enforcement last week but has quickly resumed attacks with updated encryption and a new data leak site. They retaliated against the agencies involved, claiming to strengthen their security measures. LockBit is recruiting experienced pentesters, indicating a potential increase in future attacks. … Read more
February 27, 2024 at 09:37AM Malicious JavaScript code found in a Tornado Cash governance proposal has been leaking deposit data for 2 months, compromising fund transaction privacy and security. Security researcher Gas404 discovered the code and urged stakeholders to veto the proposals. Tornado Cash, an Ethereum mixer, uses SNARKs for anonymity, but has also been … Read more
February 26, 2024 at 12:15AM LockBit ransomware group resurfaces on the dark web, moving their data leak portal to a new address and acknowledging PHP flaw exploitation. They claim the FBI hacked their infrastructure and seek to discredit law enforcement agencies. In a separate incident, Russian authorities arrest three individuals tied to the SugarLocker ransomware … Read more
February 25, 2024 at 02:48PM The LockBit gang has relaunched its ransomware operation on a new infrastructure and is targeting government sectors after law enforcement disrupted their servers in Operation Cronos. They admitted negligence led to the breach and are now emphasizing increased security measures and decentralization. Their message appears aimed at restoring credibility after … Read more
February 19, 2024 at 09:05AM The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group claims responsibility for cyber attacks on Prudential Financial and LoanDepot, with potential involvement in the recent cybersecurity incidents. The group threatens data disclosure if ransom demands aren’t met, following the double extortion model. Authorities struggle to contain the group, which continues to conduct major attacks despite … Read more
February 16, 2024 at 11:12AM Alpha ransomware, emerging in 2023 with a low profile, has recently ramped up attacks and launched a data leak site. Symantec links it to the now-defunct Netwalker ransomware based on tools and tactics, indicating a strong link between the two. Alpha, an emerging threat, demands between 0.272 BTC and up … Read more