Tag: ransom
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6 types of risk every organization must manage, and 4 strategies for doing it
Tags: ai, attack, backup, best-practice, breach, business, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, finance, framework, fraud, GDPR, governance, government, grc, hacker, healthcare, infrastructure, insurance, intelligence, law, mitigation, office, phishing, ransom, ransomware, regulation, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, service, startup, strategy, technology, threat, training, vulnerabilityCybersecurity risks Threats such as data breaches, phishing attacks, system intrusions, and broader digital vulnerabilities fall under the umbrella of security risks. The definition of cybersecurity risk is constantly evolving, now encompassing threats related to artificial intelligence and AI-driven systems.If you’re trying to mitigate risks in this area, you need to think not just about…
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Ransomware now plays a role in nearly half of all breaches, new research finds
Verizon researchers found that 64% of ransomware victims did not pay the ransoms, which was up from 50% two years ago. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/ransomware-in-half-of-all-data-breaches-verizon
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Verizon DBIR: Small Businesses Bearing the Brunt of Ransomware Attacks
While the Verizon annual report showed that ransomware is rising, it also found that ransom payments are in decline First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/verizon-dbir-smb-ransomware-attacks/
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Kidney Dialysis Services Provider DaVita Hit by Ransomware
DaVita has not named the ransomware group behind the incident or share details on the attacker’s ransom demands. The post Kidney Dialysis Services Provider DaVita Hit by Ransomware appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/kidney-dialysis-services-provider-davita-hit-by-ransomware/
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Ransomware Incidents on the Rise in the UK
Incident Reporting Low, Government Study Finds. Ransomware attacks targeting U.K. organizations continued to rise last year concluded the British government despite a low reporting rate by victims. The findings come as the government is considering banning public sector organization from paying ransom and mandating incident reporting. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/ransomware-incidents-on-rise-in-uk-a-27971
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Why Codefinger represents a new stage in the evolution of ransomware
Tags: access, advisory, attack, backup, best-practice, breach, business, cisco, cloud, computer, credentials, cybersecurity, data, defense, exploit, malicious, network, password, ransom, ransomware, risk, strategy, technology, threat, vmwareA new type of ransomware attack: The fundamentals of the Codefinger attack are the same as those in most ransomware attacks: The bad guys encrypted victims’ data and demanded payment to restore it.However, several aspects of the breach make it stand out from most other ransomware incidents:Attack vector: In traditional ransomware attacks, the attack vector…
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Medusa Ransomware Claims NASCAR Breach in Latest Attack
Medusa ransomware hits NASCAR, demands $4M ransom, leaks internal files. Group also claims Bridgebank, McFarland, and Pulse Urgent Care. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/medusa-ransomware-claims-nascar-breach-latest-attack/
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UK Home Office Ransom Ban Proposal Needs More Clarity
Cybersecurity Wonks Find Fault With Home Office Ransomware Proposals. A collection of British cybersecurity policy wonks poured cold water over a British government proposal to outlaw ransom payments by government agencies and from regulated operators of critical infrastructure. A ban wouldn’t likely represent a significant blow to ransomware profits. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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News alert: SquareX discloses nasty browser-native ransomware that’s undetectable by antivirus
Palo Alto, Calif., Mar 28, 2025, CyberNewswire, From WannaCry to the MGM Resorts Hack, ransomware remains one of the most damaging cyberthreats to plague enterprises. Chainalysis estimates that corporations spend nearly $1 billion dollars on ransom each year, but… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/news-alert-squarex-discloses-nasty-browser-native-ransomware-thats-undetectable-by-antivirus/
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SquareX Discloses Browser-Native Ransomware that Puts Millions at Risk
From WannaCry to the MGM Resorts Hack, ransomware remains one of the most damaging cyberthreats to plague enterprises. Chainalysis estimates that corporations spend nearly $1 billion dollars on ransom each year, but the greater cost often comes from the reputational damage and operational disruption caused by the attack. Ransomware attacks typically involve tricking victims into…
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Malaysian PM says >>no way<< to $10 million ransom after alleged cyber attack against Kuala Lumpur airport
According to some reports, Kuala Lumpur International Airport had to resort to using whiteboards to communicate with passengers. First seen on bitdefender.com Jump to article: www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/malaysian-pm-says-no-way-to-10-million-ransom-after-alleged-cyber-attack-against-kuala-lumpur-airport
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Cyberattack Hits Malaysia Airports; PM Anwar Rejects $10M Ransom
Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) recently became the target of a cyberattack, causing disruption to its digital systems. The MAHB cyberattack, which occurred in late March 2025, involved hackers demanding a ransom of US$10 million. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed the details of the cyberattack on MAHB during his speech at the 218th Police Day celebration…
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Malaysia PM says country rejected $10 million ransom demand after airport outages
Computer outages at Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) this weekend were attributed to a recent cyberattack, according to the country’s cybersecurity agency and aviation authority. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/malaysia-pm-says-country-rejected-ransom-demand-airport-cyberattack
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New VanHelsing ransomware claims three victims within a month
Tags: access, authentication, backup, blockchain, control, encryption, government, network, ransom, ransomware, service, windowsSophisticated affiliate program: VanHelsing is a refined ransomware written in C++ and, based on the compilation timestamp observed by Check Point, had claimed its first victim on the same day it got spotted by CYFIRMA.”The ransomware accepts multiple command-line arguments that control the encryption process, such as whether to encrypt network and local drives or…
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Malaysia Airports Hit by Cyberattack: Hackers Demand $10M Ransom
Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) recently became the target of a cyberattack, causing disruption to its digital systems. The MAHB cyberattack, which occurred in late March 2025, involved hackers demanding a ransom of US$10 million. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed the details of the cyberattack on MAHB during his speech at the 218th Police Day celebration…
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VanHelsingRaaS Expands Rapidly in Cybercrime Market
VanHelsingRaaS, a new ransomware-as-a-service program, infected three victims within two weeks of release, demanding ransoms of $500,000 First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/vanhelsing-raas-expands-rapidly/
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VanHelsing RaaS Launch: 3 Victims, $5K Entry Fee, Multi-OS, and Double Extortion Tactics
A ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation called VanHelsing has already claimed three victims since it launched on March 7, 2025.”The RaaS model allows a wide range of participants, from experienced hackers to newcomers, to get involved with a $5,000 deposit. Affiliates keep 80% of the ransom payments, while the core operators earn 20%,” Check Point said in…
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Oracle Cloud breach may impact 140,000 enterprise customers
Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, business, cloud, control, credentials, data, extortion, finance, hacker, mfa, mitigation, oracle, password, radius, ransom, risk, security-incident, service, strategy, supply-chain, threatBusiness impact and risks: In an alarming development, the threat actor has initiated an extortion campaign, contacting affected companies and demanding payment to remove their data from the stolen cache. This creates immediate financial pressure and complex legal and ethical decisions for victims regarding ransom payments.To increase pressure on both Oracle and affected organizations, the…
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Cloak Ransomware Hits Virginia Attorney General’s Office, Disrupts IT Systems
Cloak ransomware group claims attack on Virginia attorney general’s office, demands ransom for stolen data. Investigation underway. Find out the impact and what’s being done. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/cloak-ransomware-virginia-attorney-generals-office/
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One-third of CNI organisations admit to paying ransomware according to new report from Bridewell
According to new research entitled Cyber Security in Critical National Infrastructure: 2025, from Bridewell, a leading UK-based cyber security services provider, one-third of UK CNI organisations targeted by ransomware admitted to paying the ransom a practice which has been hotly debated in recent times. Furthermore, a staggering 95% of UK Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) The…
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Extortion Reboot: Ransomware Crew Threatens Leak to Snowden
Though the group initially stuck to classic ransomware TTPs before demanding the ransom, it went off script when it began threatening the group and detailing potential consequences the victim would face. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/ransomware-crew-leak-snowden-extortion-tactic
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Scammers Pose as Cl0p Ransomware to Send Fake Extortion Letters
Scammers are sending fake extortion and ransom demands while posing as ransomware gangs, including the notorious Cl0p ransomware…. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/scammers-pose-cl0p-ransomware-fake-extortion-letters/
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Report on ransomware attacks on Fortinet firewalls also reveals possible defenses
Tags: access, attack, authentication, automation, backdoor, backup, ciso, control, credentials, cve, cybercrime, data, data-breach, defense, exploit, firewall, fortinet, group, infrastructure, Internet, lockbit, malicious, monitoring, network, password, radius, ransom, ransomware, risk, router, tactics, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, windowsSigns of intrusion: “This actor exhibits a distinct operational signature that blends elements of opportunistic attacks with ties to the LockBit ecosystem,” Forescout said in its analysis.”Mora_001’s relationship to the broader Lockbit’s ransomware operations underscores the increased complexity of the modern ransomware landscape where specialized teams collaborate to leverage complementary capabilities.”CISOs should note these consistent…
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Live Ransomware Demo: See How Hackers Breach Networks and Demand a Ransom
Cyber threats evolve daily. In this live webinar, learn exactly how ransomware attacks unfold”, from the initial breach to the moment hackers demand payment.Join Joseph Carson, Delinea’s Chief Security Scientist and Advisory CISO, who brings 25 years of enterprise security expertise. Through a live demonstration, he will break down every technical step of a ransomware…
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The most notorious and damaging ransomware of all time
Tags: access, android, attack, backdoor, backup, banking, botnet, breach, communications, computer, control, credentials, cryptography, cyber, cybercrime, dark-web, data, defense, detection, email, encryption, endpoint, exploit, extortion, finance, flaw, framework, germany, google, government, group, hacker, hacking, healthcare, infection, infrastructure, international, jobs, korea, law, lazarus, leak, linux, malicious, malware, microsoft, mobile, msp, network, north-korea, office, open-source, oracle, password, phishing, phone, powershell, ransom, ransomware, russia, service, software, spam, switch, technology, threat, tool, ukraine, update, usa, virus, vulnerability, windowsConti: History: First appearing in May 2020, the Conti RaaS platform is considered the successor to the Ryuk ransomware. As of January 2021, Conti is believed to have infected over 150 organizations and earned millions of dollars for its criminal developers and their affiliates. At least three new versions have been found since its inception.How it works: Conti uses the…
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SafeBreach Coverage for US CERT AA25-071A (Medusa Ransomware)
SafeBreach has added coverage against the Medusa ransomware variant, which has been used to target critical infrastructure organizations, demand ransom payment, and threaten to leak stolen data. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/safebreach-coverage-for-us-cert-aa25-071a-medusa-ransomware/
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Medusa Ransomware Turns Critical Infrastructure to Stone
FBI Ties Group to Triple-Extortion Tactics Involving Follow-On Ransom Demands. The Medusa ransomware group has been continuing to pummel critical infrastructure sectors across America, warns a joint U.S. government alert. The FBI said the group’s tactics include triple extortion, meaning it continues to shake victims down for a ransom, even after they’ve paid. First seen…
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Smashing Security podcast #408: A gag order backfires, and a snail mail ransom demand
What happens when a healthcare giant’s legal threats ignite a Streisand Effect wildfire”¦ while a ransomware gang appears to ditch the dark web for postage stamps? First seen on grahamcluley.com Jump to article: grahamcluley.com/smashing-security-podcast-408/
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The state of ransomware: Fragmented but still potent despite takedowns
Tags: ai, alphv, antivirus, attack, backup, cloud, control, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, ddos, detection, endpoint, extortion, firewall, group, incident response, intelligence, law, leak, LLM, lockbit, malware, network, ransom, ransomware, service, software, tactics, threat, tool, usa, zero-trustRunners and riders on the rise: Smaller, more agile ransomware groups like Lynx (INC rebrand), RansomHub (a LockBit sub-group), and Akira filled the void after major takedowns, collectively accounting for 54% of observed attacks, according to a study by managed detection and response firm Huntress.RansomHub RaaS has quickly risen in prominence by absorbing displaced operators…
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Ebyte Ransomware Targets Windows Users with Advanced Encryption Techniques
A new ransomware variant, known as Ebyte Ransomware, has emerged as a significant threat to Windows users. Developed in the Go programming language, this ransomware employs sophisticated encryption techniques, including ChaCha20 and Elliptic Curve Integrated Encryption Scheme (ECIES), to lock user files and demand ransom payments. The ransomware, inspired by Prince Ransomware, adds a unique…