January 2, 2024 at 10:10AM In 2023, law enforcement conducted numerous successful operations targeting cybercrime, including infiltrating ransomware gangs, dismantling encrypted communication platforms, and seizing cryptocurrency accounts and illegal marketplaces worldwide. These efforts resulted in the arrest of thousands of suspects and over $1 billion in seized assets, with a focus on disrupting a wide … Read more
December 8, 2023 at 06:30PM Norton Healthcare, a major Kentucky health system, was hit by a ransomware attack in May, exposing patient, employee, and dependent personal information. The incident involved unauthorized access to network storage devices, but not the medical record system. The attack was claimed by the BlackCat/ALPHV gang, highlighting the ongoing threat to … Read more
November 29, 2023 at 11:17AM Europol arrested a 32-year-old leader of a Ukrainian ransomware gang, suspected of global extortion. After searching 30 properties and seizing devices, four other suspects were detained. This gang, linked to major corporate attacks using various ransomwares, extorted millions and is part of an ongoing investigation with future arrests expected. Meeting … Read more
November 14, 2023 at 10:56AM The Royal ransomware gang is potentially preparing for a rebrand or spinoff, as their ransom demands have already exceeded $275 million. The group has targeted over 350 victims worldwide, demanding between $1 million and $12 million in ransom. They primarily gain access through phishing emails and employ partial encryption and … Read more
November 10, 2023 at 07:00AM The State of Maine has reported significant impact from a cyberattack on Progress Software’s MOVEit file transfer tool earlier this year. Over 2,500 organizations and 69 million individuals have been affected. The attackers accessed personal information, including names, Social Security numbers, and medical information. The Maine Department of Health and … 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
October 20, 2023 at 12:11PM Law enforcement agencies from multiple countries have arrested a malware developer associated with the Ragnar Locker ransomware gang. The joint international operation resulted in the seizure of the group’s dark web sites. The Ragnar Locker gang has targeted 168 international companies since 2020. This is the third action taken against … Read more