July 22, 2024 at 01:01PM Play ransomware, a new threat, has initiated targeted attacks on Linux devices, focusing on VMware ESXi virtual machines. This is a concerning development, expanding potential victims and ransom negotiation success. The gang’s tactics involve scanning and encrypting files, leading to significant disruptions in business operations and reduced data recovery options. … Read more
January 3, 2024 at 08:23AM Xerox has confirmed a cybersecurity breach at its US subsidiary, XBS, following claims by INC Ransom of data exfiltration. The attack potentially compromised personal information, and Xerox is working with cybersecurity experts to investigate. The group behind the attack, INC Ransom, is known for indiscriminate targeting and previously threatened Xerox … Read more
December 22, 2023 at 11:44AM The Akira ransomware gang breached Nissan Australia’s network, stealing 100GB of documents. Ransom negotiations failed, leading to threats of data leaks. Akira surfaced in March 2023, targeting various industry sectors. Nissan is still investigating the cyberattack’s impact on personal information and working to restore affected systems, while advising customers to … Read more
October 25, 2023 at 04:37AM Hunters International, a newly emerged ransomware gang, claims to have accessed a US plastic surgeon’s clinic and leaked patients’ pre-operation pictures in an attempt to speed up a ransom payment. The group has claimed attacks on only two victims so far. Security experts have linked Hunters International to the shuttered … Read more