Tag: ransomware
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600+ FortiGate Devices Hacked by AI-Armed Amateur
A Russian-speaking hacker used generative AI to compromise the FortiGate firewalls, targeting credentials and backups for possible follow-on ransomware attacks. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/600-fortigate-devices-hacked-ai-amateur
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Air Côte d’Ivoire confirms cyberattack following ransomware claims
Air Côte d’Ivoire did not respond to requests for comment but released a statement on Friday confirming reports that hackers had breached its systems on February 8. Last week, the INC ransomware gang claimed it stole 208 GB of data from the airline. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/air-cote-divoire-confirms-cyberattack
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Ransomware, Zero-Days, and Data Breaches Shape This Week’s Cybersecurity Landscape
Weekly summary of Cybersecurity Insider newsletters First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/weekly-roundup/ransomware-zero-days-and-data-breaches-shape-this-weeks-cybersecurity-landscape/
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Ransomware-Angriffe auf deutsche Unternehmen erreichen neuen Höchststand
Ransomware-Angriffe haben in den letzten Jahren weltweit zugenommen, und deutsche Unternehmen sind keine Ausnahme. Die Zahl der Angriffe hat einen neuen Höchststand erreicht, was IT-Experten und Sicherheitsverantwortliche alarmiert. Ransomware ist eine der gefährlichsten Bedrohungen für Unternehmen, da sie Systeme lahmlegen und sensible Daten verschlüsseln kann. Laut aktuellen Berichten ist die Anzahl der Ransomware-Angriffe in Deutschland…
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Japanese chip-testing toolmaker Advantest suffers ransomware attack
Japanese tech testing company Advantest has suffered a ransomware attack, the company confirmed last Thursday, after detecting unusual activity within its IT environment on … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/23/advantest-suffers-ransomware-attack/
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Ransomware gangs advancing Moscow’s geopolitical aims, Romanian cyber chief warns
Recent ransomware attacks targeting Romania’s critical infrastructure were likely part of a broader Russian hybrid operation aimed at undermining the country’s stability, Romania’s top cybersecurity official said. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/ransomware-gangs-advancing-moscow-geopolitical-interests-warns-romania
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Leading Semiconductor Supplier Advantest Hit by Ransomware Attack
Advantest, a Japanese specialist in testing computer chips for major semiconductor manufacturers, has deployed incident response protocols following a cybersecurity incident First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/advantest-ransomware-attack/
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Ransomware Readiness is the Difference Between A Bad Day at Work and No More Workplace
Ransomware is now a routine business risk. True resilience comes from governance, tested incident response plans, recovery readiness, legal preparation, and trained leadership”, not just security technology. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/ransomware-readiness-is-the-difference-between-a-bad-day-at-work-and-no-more-workplace/
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University of Mississippi Medical Center Still Offline After Ransomware Attack
University of Mississippi Medical Center is still scrambling to respond to a ransomware attack last Thursday First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/university-mississippi-medical/
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Immutability schützt Backups vor Ransomware-Angriffen – 96 Prozent der Ransomware-Opfer verlieren auch ihre Backups
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/immutability-backups-ransomware-unveraenderliche-speicher-a-d8dbfff8165674078c4266f92b406f4a/
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Japanese Semiconductor Supplier Hit by Ransomware, Multiple Systems Impacted
Feb. 20, 2026 Advantest Corporation, a top supplier of semiconductor test equipment, revealed it is battling a ransomware attack that struck its network last weekend. The incident, detected on February 15 (JST), has disrupted multiple systems and raised alarms in the global chip industry, where supply chain attacks can ripple through tech giants building […]…
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Mississippi Healthcare System Shuts Down Clinics After Ransomware Attack
The University of Mississippi Medical Center shut down operations at its 35 medical clinics around the state following a ransomware attack. Healthcare facilities are top targets for cybercriminals, who look to steal the sensitive data they hold for both money and intelligence gathering. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/mississippi-healthcare-system-shuts-down-clinics-after-ransomware-attack/
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Warum ungepatchte Firewalls zum größten Einfallstor für Ransomware werden
Der Report macht deutlich: Klassische Sicherheitsmaßnahmen reichen längst nicht mehr aus. Regelmäßiges Patchen, sauberes Identitätsmanagement und die Überwachung von Drittanbietern sind keine ‘Nice-to-haves”, sondern Grundvoraussetzungen. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/warum-ungepatchte-firewalls-zum-groessten-einfallstor-fuer-ransomware-werden/a43788/
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University of Mississippi Medical Center Closes Clinics After Ransomware Attack
A ransomware attack disrupted UMMC’s EMR system, forcing clinic closures and manual patient documentation. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/university-of-mississippi-medical-center-closes-clinics-after-ransomware-attack/
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Hospitals at Risk of BeyondTrust Ransomware Hacks
Critical Vulnerability Could Give Attackers Foothold in Clinical Networks. Federal authorities and industry officials are urging healthcare sector entities to address a critical flaw in BeyondTrust Remote Support and Privileged Remote Access software, which if exploited, could give an attacker a foothold inside a hospital or clinic network. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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ISMG Editors: No Honor Among Ransomware Thieves
Also: AI, Machine Identity Risks; Europe’s Digital Sovereignty Push. In this week’s panel, four ISMG editors examined how cybercriminals may be turning on each other, what security leaders are really saying about machine identities and AI risk, and how shifting U.S.-Europe dynamics are reshaping technology resilience and digital sovereignty. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Japanese tech giant Advantest hit by ransomware attack
Advantest Corporation disclosed that its corporate network has been targeted in a ransomware attack that may have affected customer or employee data. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/japanese-tech-giant-advantest-hit-by-ransomware-attack/
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BeyondTrust RCE flaw now exploited in ransomware attacks
Tags: attack, cisa, cve, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, hacker, infrastructure, ransomware, rce, remote-code-execution, vulnerabilityHackers are actively exploiting the CVE-2026-1731 vulnerability in the BeyondTrust Remote Support product, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warns. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-beyondtrust-rce-flaw-now-exploited-in-ransomware-attacks/
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Latin America’s Cyber Maturity Lags Threat Landscape
The slower pace of upgrades has the unintended impact of creating a haven for attackers, especially for initial access brokers and ransomware gangs. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/latin-americas-cyber-maturity-lags-threat-landscape
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Mississippi medical center closes all clinics after ransomware attack
The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) closed all its clinic locations statewide on Thursday following a ransomware attack. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/university-of-mississippi-medical-center-closes-clinics-after-ransomware-attack/
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The Cyber Express Weekly Roundup: AI Disruption, Regulatory Pressure, and the Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future-facing concept; it is actively reshaping cyber risk, regulatory enforcement, and enterprise security strategy in real time. This week’s The Cyber Express weekly roundup reflects the modern environment where AI-driven fraud, deepfake investigations, ransomware incidents, and mobile malware innovations are unfolding simultaneously across multiple regions. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/ai-deepfakes-ransomware-weekly-roundup/
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Datenleck-Websites: Das Druckmittel der Ransomware-Bande von heute
Wenn Unternehmensdaten auf einer Leak-Site offengelegt werden, kann dies langfristige Folgen haben First seen on welivesecurity.com Jump to article: www.welivesecurity.com/de/ransomware/datenleck-websites-das-druckmittel-der-ransomware-bande-von-heute/
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Strategien zur Verhinderung von disruptiven Ransomware-Angriffen
Tags: ransomwareDie Herausforderung für Verteidiger besteht darin, dass seitliche Bewegungen zunehmend auf legitimen Protokollen und Anmeldedaten basieren. Verwaltungstools, Fernzugriffsdienste und Dateifreigabemechanismen sind so konzipiert, dass sie innerhalb des Netzwerks frei funktionieren. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/strategien-zur-verhinderung-von-disruptiven-ransomware-angriffen/a43772/
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Deutschland ist globaler Spitzenreiter
Deutschland steht laut eines neuen Reports im internationalen Vergleich bei Ransomware an der Spitze. Der Bericht zeichnet eine deutlich angespannte Lage, besonders für Industrie, Technologie und Gesundheitswesen. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/ransomware-deutschland
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ESicherheit ganzheitlich denken Prävention statt Schadenbegrenzung
Phishing, Identitätsmissbrauch und Ransomware beginnen häufig mit einer einzigen E-Mail. Warum technische Grundlagen, organisatorische Klarheit und kontinuierliche Sensibilisierung zusammengehören und weshalb Prävention der wirksamste Schutz ist. E-Mails bilden seit Jahrzehnten das Rückgrat der digitalen Kommunikation und sind aus unserem beruflichen wie privaten Alltag nicht mehr wegzudenken. Sie verbinden Unternehmen, Behörden und Privatpersonen über… First seen…
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Leading Japanese semiconductor supplier responding to ransomware attack
The company said it detected unusual activity within its IT environment on Sunday and activated incident response protocols and isolated the impacted systems. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/leading-japanese-semiconductor-supplier-ransomware
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Red Flags for OT Abound in Dragos Review of 2025
Ransomware, Lack of Visibility, Mischaracterizations and Nation-States, Oh My. There is a silent epidemic of ransomware attacks on commercial operational technology systems, which are mischaracterized as IT incidents even though they impact operational systems, claims a comprehensive annual review of cyberattacks targeting OT, published this week by security firm Dragos. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…