February 21, 2024 at 01:45PM CISA, the FBI, and the EPA have released a fact sheet outlining top cybersecurity measures for U.S. water utilities. Recommendations include reducing exposure of assets, changing passwords, patching vulnerabilities, and conducting regular cybersecurity training. The agencies also issued a guide and free security scan program to help utilities secure their … Read more
February 21, 2024 at 11:29AM The U.S. State Department is offering up to $15 million in rewards for information about the LockBit ransomware gang. The gang has been linked to over 2,000 victims and received over $120 million from ransom demands. Operation Cronos led to the seizure of LockBit’s infrastructure and arrests of affiliates in … Read more
February 21, 2024 at 12:21AM The IBM X-Force report indicates a decrease in ransomware with a rise in infostealing, cloud service attacks, and critical infrastructure targeting. It details evolving criminal tactics, geopolitical effects, and the looming AI threat. The report also emphasizes the need for cybersecurity preparedness, particularly in securing AI/ML open source software. The … Read more
February 20, 2024 at 11:07AM LockBit’s infrastructure has been dismantled by Western authorities in “Operation Cronos.” The UK’s National Crime Agency seized control of LockBit’s site, promising a slow release of revelations. Two affiliates have been arrested, adding to previous arrests. DoJ indicted two Russian nationals. Despite challenges, the takedown is a significant win, with … Read more
February 20, 2024 at 10:58AM Global law-enforcement agencies, including the FBI, disrupted the LockBit ransomware gang’s activities through Operation Cronos. The seizure encompassed source code, victim details, decryption keys, and intelligence on the group’s operations. The NCA confirmed control over LockBit’s administration environment and announced a series of daily disclosures about the group’s operations. Additionally, … Read more
February 20, 2024 at 09:41AM German software developer, PSI Software SE, confirmed a ransomware attack on its internal infrastructure. The company, with over 2,000 employees, specializes in software solutions for energy suppliers and operational management. Its systems were disconnected post-attack to prevent data loss. Experts from the Federal Office for Information Security are assisting in … Read more
February 20, 2024 at 08:14AM Law enforcement arrested two LockBit ransomware gang operators in Poland and Ukraine, seized over 200 crypto-wallets, issued three international arrest warrants, and unsealed indictments against two Russian nationals. The Operation Cronos task force coordinated the crackdown, resulting in the compromise of LockBit’s infrastructure and the development of a decryption tool. … Read more
February 20, 2024 at 07:15AM An international law enforcement operation has disrupted the LockBit ransomware group, resulting in arrests and server seizures. The UK’s NCA led the operation, with involvement from agencies in several countries. The operation has frozen cryptocurrency accounts, shut down rogue accounts, and obtained decryption keys. The NCA has taken control of … Read more
February 20, 2024 at 06:27AM In 2023, the Scattered Spider threat group conducted impactful ransomware attacks on major financial institutions. Silverfort’s threat research team responded with a real-time playbook. A webinar will detail their response to the attack, focusing on key response goals and insights into addressing various dimensions of lateral movement. Limited spots are … Read more
February 19, 2024 at 08:25PM LockBit’s website has been seized by UK’s National Crime Agency, claiming they’ve disrupted the ransomware gang’s operations. The NCA worked with international law enforcement including the FBI in Operation Cronos. Europol takes credit, hinting the gang’s disruption. LockBit was infamous for attacks and ransomware-as-a-service, with millions in ransom payments and … Read more