Black Basta ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation has targeted over 500 businesses and critical infrastructure services in North America, Europe, and Australia between April 2022 and May 2024. The FBI and CISA have issued an explicit alert on this concerning discovery. Black … Read More
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BlackSuit Ransomware Suspected In Closure Of Octapharma Plasma Centres
The BlackSuit ransomware attacked the British pharmaceutical business Octapharma Plasma, affecting systems at over 160 plasma donation centers across 35 states in the United States. As a result, these centres have been temporarily closed while the company investigates the attack … Read More
Hoya Optics Hit By $10 Million Ransomware Attack
Hoya Corporation fell victim to a recent cyberattack executed by the ‘Hunters International’ ransomware group. The attackers threatened to reveal the stolen files if they weren’t paid, demanding a $10 million ransom for a file decryptor. A well-known Japanese manufacturer, … Read More
Nissan Data Breach: 100K Exposed By Akira Ransomware
Nissan was targeted by a ransomware attack in December 2023, impacting approximately 100,000 individuals within Nissan Oceania’s systems. On December 5, 2023, attackers got access to Nissan’s corporate and financial departments via cyberattacks on December 5. On March 13th, 2024, … Read More
Swiss Government Hit By Play Ransomware: 65000 Sensitive Documents Leaked
The Swiss IT service company Xplain suffered a breach, resulting in the exposure of leaked data. The Swiss National Centre for Cybersecurity (NCSC) released this information in a press release. The Federal Office for Cybersecurity (BACS) engaged in the investigation. … Read More
RustDoor macOS Malware Linked To The ALPHV/BlackCat Ransomware Group
RustDoor, recently identified by Bitdefender security researchers, has emerged as a new threat. This malicious program disguises itself as a legitimate Visual Studio upgrade, targeting Mac users. The backdoor attack commenced in November 2023, spreading upgraded versions of the malware. … Read More
Interpol arrests 31 people, dismantles ransomware groups in cybercrime operation
Interpol operated a joint effort to tackle phishing, financial malware, and ransomware threats. The operation resulted in the discovery of 1,300 suspicious IP addresses and URLs. Synergia, a law enforcement effort, stumbled from September to November 2023. Its aim was … Read More
NCSC Issues Alert Over AI Increasing Global Ransomware Threats
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) issued a warning in a report that as the use of artificial intelligence (AI) increases, the frequency and severity of ransomware-related cyberattacks will likely increase between now and 2026. The NCSC of the United … Read More
Medusa ransomware outbreak reveals data leaks and multi-extortion approaches
Medusa Ransomware is a new ransomware group that is growing its activities. A report published on January 11 by Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 states that the group has started a blog where victims may choose from a range of … Read More
Finland Issues Warning on Akira Ransomware Targeting NAS and Tape Backup Devices
Finland is currently facing an alarming situation as organisations face a rapid surge in ransomware attacks, causing widespread alarm. In response to the rise in threat, Finland’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-FI) issued a warning. The Akira ransomware notably caused … Read More