September 11, 2024 at 02:03PM Hunters International ransomware gang claims to have stolen 5.2 million files from the London branch of the Chinese state-owned bank ICBC and set a deadline of September 13 for their release. ICBC has not responded, and the authenticity of the stolen information remains unconfirmed. Financially motivated criminals target banks due … Read more
August 2, 2024 at 08:11AM An unnamed Fortune 50 corporation paid a record $75 million to the ransomware gang Dark Angels to prevent terabytes of data from being leaked online. The gang targets one major victim at a time, files of businesses likely to pay up. Zscaler confirms the gang’s stealthy operations and suggests a … Read more
June 27, 2024 at 06:59PM The BlackSuit ransomware gang targeted Japanese media conglomerate KADOKAWA, leading to widespread system outages and impacting its various operations, including Niconico services. KADOKAWA is focused on restoring its accounting and publication functions. However, the ransomware gang threatens to publish stolen data on July 1 unless a ransom is paid. The … Read more
June 25, 2024 at 08:09AM UK and US authorities have united to combat the Qilin ransomware gang’s assault on the healthcare industry. The group’s attack on a UK pathology service disrupted thousands of surgeries and led to stolen patient data being leaked. Investigations by NHS England and law enforcement agencies are ongoing to respond to … Read more
June 20, 2024 at 10:22AM LockBit ransomware group boasted a 665% increase in attack volume in May 2024, reclaiming its spot as the most active gang. Despite disruptions by law enforcement earlier in the year and a subsequent $10 million reward announcement, their activities have rebounded, with a significant uptick in attacks globally. The group’s … Read more
June 17, 2024 at 09:03AM Spanish police arrested the alleged leader of cybercrime gang Scattered Spider before he could board a flight to Naples. Suspect, a 22-year-old British national, is linked to attacks on 45 US companies and has amassed a fortune through cybercrime. The group is known for SIM-swapping and ransomware attacks and continues … Read more
March 13, 2024 at 04:22PM The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is investigating a ransomware attack on UnitedHealthcare Group (UHG) subsidiary Optum, which affected the Change Healthcare platform. The attack, attributed to the BlackCat ransomware gang, compromised sensitive health information of millions, impacting operations in the U.S. healthcare industry. The investigation follows claims … Read more
March 5, 2024 at 10:56AM The BlackCat ransomware gang is attempting to pull an exit scam by announcing the sale of their malware source code for $5 million, claiming the FBI seized their site. This follows complaints from affiliates and rumors of an exit scam, demonstrating the gang’s untrustworthiness and questionable operations in the past. … Read more
February 26, 2024 at 03:45PM The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang is reportedly behind the severe cyberattack on Change Healthcare, affecting US pharmacies. The attack disrupted services, causing delays in prescription filling and insurance claim transmissions. The group has also been linked to other high-profile attacks and is being sought by the US government with bounties of … Read more
February 9, 2024 at 11:00AM A new Rust-based macOS malware, known as RustDoor, has been spreading as a Visual Studio update, providing backdoor access to compromised systems. Linked to the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang’s infrastructure, it communicates with command and control servers potentially associated with ransomware operations. The malware has advanced capabilities and is distributed under … Read more