August 29, 2024 at 06:07AM The Play ransomware group has leaked gigabytes of data allegedly stolen from semiconductor supplier Microchip Technology. The cyberattack disrupted manufacturing operations, impacting order fulfillment. The leaked data includes personal information, financial documents, and the group threatens to release more unless a ransom is paid. The group has targeted other organizations … Read more
July 12, 2024 at 07:58PM CDK Global faced a ransomware attack leading to a reported $25 million Bitcoin ransom payment. Services were restored to US car dealerships after a two-week outage. The ransom payment was made to the BlackSuit ransomware operators. The financial impact exceeded the ransom and unresolved issues persist. CDK has not provided … Read more
February 2, 2024 at 06:39PM Ransomware continues to disrupt hospitals, impacting patient care. Despite claims by groups like LockBit to avoid encrypting hospitals, attacks persist, causing organizations to shut down IT systems. Affiliates target healthcare, affecting medical chart access and electronic prescriptions. Recent attacks on Lurie Children’s Hospital and Saint Anthony Hospital highlight the ongoing … Read more
January 9, 2024 at 04:13PM Threat actors impersonating security researchers targeted ransomware victims, offering to hack back attackers and delete stolen data for a fee. Arctic Wolf found instances of this scam targeting organizations hit by Royal and Akira ransomware. The scammers used consistent communication methods, indicating a single actor behind both attempts. This adds … Read more
December 19, 2023 at 10:02AM The US Justice Department is distributing a decryptor to over 500 AlphV/BlackCat ransomware victims, aiming to prevent $68 million in ransom payments. This follows a joint operation with global authorities, which also defaced the group’s old leak site. Questions remain about the impact of the disruption campaign and the future … Read more
November 17, 2023 at 01:12PM LockBit has restructured its negotiation process with ransomware victims in response to internal frustrations. The organization and its affiliates were concerned about the low rate of payment and the discounts being offered. Before the rule change, negotiations were inconsistent, leading to victims refusing to pay ransoms. LockBit has implemented guidelines … Read more