Ransomware attacks now target unpatched WS_FTP servers

October 12, 2023 at 03:16PM Unpatched WS_FTP servers exposed to the internet are being targeted by ransomware attacks. The Reichsadler Cybercrime Group attempted to deploy ransomware on these servers using a stolen LockBit 3.0 builder. Although some servers have not been patched, the attempt to encrypt data was unsuccessful, although a $500 ransom demand was … Read more

SEC Investigating Progress Software Over MOVEit Hack

October 12, 2023 at 01:12PM The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched an investigation into Progress Software’s MOVEit transfer tool vulnerability, which exposed the data of over 2,000 organizations and 60 million individuals. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-34362, was exploited by the Cl0p ransomware group to steal data. Progress Software received a subpoena … Read more