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Microsoft Alerts on VMware ESXi Flaw Leading to Ransomware Attacks
Microsoft security teams have flagged that various ransomware operators are leveraging a flaw in VMware's ESXi, cataloged as CVE-2024-37085, to achieve unauthorized management-level access....
Microsoft Uncovers North Korean Group Behind FakePenny Ransomware
Microsoft's assessment indicates that the primary motivation behind these ransomware attacks is financial gain
ShrinkLocker Ransomware Exploits BitLocker to Target Companies
Kaspersky advises organizations to limit user privileges to prevent enabling encryption features or modifying registry keys.
Fake Download Sites for Putty and WinSCP used to Spread Ransomware
A ramsomware campaign uses search engine ads that appear when users search for "download WinSCP" or "download Putty"
Storm-1811 Abuses Windows Quick Assist in Sophisticated Ransomware Attacks
Hackers are using fake tech support and Quick Assist to deploy Black Basta ransomware.
Dmitry Khoroshev Named as LockBit Ransomware Mastermind by Global Authorities
International law enforcement exposes LockBit leader Dmitry Khoroshev. Sanctions, legal actions, and $10 million bounty aim to bring him to justice.
Ransomware Payment Rate Hits Record Low in Early 2024, despite Rising Extortion Amounts
Ransomware payments hit record low (28%) in Q1 2024 despite a record high of $1.1 billion paid in 2023.
Global Law Enforcement Agencies Dismantle LockBit Ransomware Network
Law enforcement dismantled LockBit ransomware gang in Operation Cronos, seizing servers and information.
US Government Announces Up to $15M Bounty for Information on LockBit Ransomware Affiliates
The US offers $15 million for info on LockBit ransomware gang, marking a major step against cybercrime.
ALPHV/Blackcat Ransomware Gang Targeted by US State Department with Big Rewards
US offers $15 million bounty for ALPHV ransomware gang - $10 million for leaders, $5 million for affiliates' arrest or conviction.
SysAid Releases Patch for Zero-Day Vulnerability Exploited by Clop Ransomware
SysAid has patched a critical zero-day flaw exploited by the Clop ransomware group to compromise corporate servers.
RagnarLocker Ransomware Group’s Dark Web Portal Shut Down in Global Law Enforcement Operation
The dark web site used by the notorious RagnarLocker ransomware group has been taken down by law enforcement authorities from different countries.
Microsoft: BYOD Hardware Attacks Account for 80-90% of Successful Ransomware
Microsoft advises using zero-trust, least-privilege strategies, backups, and autonomous threat detection to combat rising risks.
ALPHV/BlackCat Ransomware Gang Targets Global Hotel Chain and Major Healthcare System
The ransomware gang's activities have been escalating, with ransom demands ranging from tens of thousands to tens of millions of dollars.
Multiple Ransomware Assaults Pose a Growing Threat, FBI Warns
Latest dual ransomware attacks have led to data breaches, escalated network vulnerabilities, and greater financial losses from mandatory ransom payments.
Alleged Sony Cyberattack by New Ransomware Group Sparks Controversy
The RansomedVC group claims to have hacked Sony's systems and plans to sell the data, stating Sony's refusal to pay a ransom.
Hacker Group Targets MSSQL Servers with FreeWorld Ransomware
The "DBJammer" campaign, involves attackers targeting vulnerable MSSQL servers using weak credentials, swiftly deploying the damaging FreeWorld ransomware.
Microsoft Warns of New BlackCat Ransomware Version
The updated BlackCat ransomware now includes the Impacket tool, which is used by bad actors to help them move around inside the computer systems they're targeting.
Microsoft and Fortra Partner to Thwart Cobalt Strike Ransomware Attacks
Microsoft and Fortra are working together to leverage courts to thwart ransomware attacks on the Cobalt Strike service.
Ransomware Attack: Networking Manufacturer A10 Networks Suffers Data Breach
The Play ransomware group has claimed to have stolen confidential files from A10 Networks, a networking hardware manufacturer
