Recent Dr.Web cyberattack claimed by pro-Ukrainian hacktivists

October 9, 2024 at 11:55AM Pro-Ukrainian hacktivists, DumpForums, claimed responsibility for a September breach of Russian security company Doctor Web, accessing and stealing approximately ten terabytes of data. Doctor Web confirmed the breach but denied data theft claims and ransom demands, asserting an investigation is ongoing while ensuring user data remains secure. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more

Russian security firm Dr.Web disconnects all servers after breach

September 18, 2024 at 11:50AM Dr.Web, a Russian anti-malware company, revealed a security breach on Tuesday following a cyberattack over the weekend. Based on the meeting notes, it appears that Russian anti-malware company Doctor Web (Dr.Web) experienced a security breach after a cyberattack over the weekend. This information should be communicated transparently and promptly to … Read more

Russian Security Firm Doctor Web Hacked

September 18, 2024 at 06:06AM Russian antimalware company Doctor Web detected and prevented a cyberattack targeting its resources on September 14. The firm disconnected its resources to check for compromise, temporarily suspending its virus databases. Despite the attack, no Dr.Web users were affected. The company had been monitoring the attacker’s movements and has brought its … Read more