3 Ransomware Group Newcomers to Watch in 2024

January 15, 2024 at 11:44AM The ransomware industry witnessed a significant 55.5% surge in victims worldwide in 2023, totaling 4,368 cases. Groups like LockBit 3.0, AlphV, and Cl0p were notable contributors. Emerging groups like 3AM, Rhysida, and Akira also made an impact. Cyberint expects these new players to further establish themselves alongside veteran groups in … Read more

British Library begins contacting customers as Rhysida leaks data dump

November 29, 2023 at 07:38AM The Rhysida ransomware group has released data purportedly stolen from the British Library, totaling 573GB. The library confirmed the breach, urging password changes. Services are disrupted, with recovery expected to take months. Rhysida initially auctioned the data for 20 Bitcoin, and experts stress the seriousness of such cyberattacks and their … Read more

Slovenia’s largest power provider HSE hit by ransomware attack

November 27, 2023 at 11:23AM Slovenian power company Holding Slovenske Elektrarne (HSE) experienced a ransomware attack that affected its systems and encrypted files. However, the attack did not disrupt electric power production. HSE, the country’s largest power generation company, is considered critical infrastructure. The organization has taken measures to contain the attack, inform authorities, and … Read more

Rhysida ransomware gang claims British Library cyberattack

November 20, 2023 at 10:47AM The Rhysida ransomware gang has taken responsibility for a cyberattack on the British Library, causing an ongoing IT outage. They are auctioning off the stolen data and accepting bids for the next seven days. The FBI and CISA have warned of Rhysida’s attacks on various industries. HR documents have also … Read more

CISA and FBI Issue Warning About Rhysida Ransomware Double Extortion Attacks

November 16, 2023 at 08:12AM The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the FBI, and MS-ISAC have issued an advisory about the Rhysida ransomware. The threat actors behind Rhysida use a ransomware-as-a-service model and target organizations in various sectors. They exploit VPNs, the Zerologon vulnerability, and phishing campaigns to gain access to networks. Rhysida … Read more

FBI and CISA warn of opportunistic Rhysida ransomware attacks

November 15, 2023 at 12:51PM The FBI and CISA issued a warning about the Rhysida ransomware gang, which has been targeting organizations across various sectors. Rhysida gained notoriety after breaching the Chilean Army and targeting healthcare organizations. The advisory provides indicators of compromise and tactics used by Rhysida. The gang utilizes ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) and exploits … Read more