Tag: ransomware
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Global Agencies Target Criminal “Bulletproof” Hosts, as CSA Unveils Agentic AI Risk Framework
Tags: access, advisory, ai, android, apple, attack, banking, breach, browser, chrome, cisa, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, credentials, credit-card, crypto, cve, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, endpoint, extortion, finance, firewall, firmware, flaw, framework, google, governance, government, group, guide, Hardware, ibm, identity, infection, infrastructure, international, Internet, law, linux, malicious, malware, microsoft, mobile, monitoring, network, open-source, oracle, password, phishing, radius, ransomware, rat, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, russia, scam, service, software, switch, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, windowsCyber agencies call on ISPs to help combat “bulletproof” internet hosts that shield cybercriminals. Meanwhile, the CSA introduced a new methodology to assess the risks of autonomous AI. Plus, get the latest on the CIS Benchmarks, drone-detection systems, and malware infections. Key takeaways Crackdown on “bulletproof” hosting: International cyber agencies are urging ISPs and network…
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Global Agencies Target Criminal “Bulletproof” Hosts, as CSA Unveils Agentic AI Risk Framework
Tags: access, advisory, ai, android, apple, attack, banking, breach, browser, chrome, cisa, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, credentials, credit-card, crypto, cve, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, endpoint, extortion, finance, firewall, firmware, flaw, framework, google, governance, government, group, guide, Hardware, ibm, identity, infection, infrastructure, international, Internet, law, linux, malicious, malware, microsoft, mobile, monitoring, network, open-source, oracle, password, phishing, radius, ransomware, rat, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, russia, scam, service, software, switch, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, windowsCyber agencies call on ISPs to help combat “bulletproof” internet hosts that shield cybercriminals. Meanwhile, the CSA introduced a new methodology to assess the risks of autonomous AI. Plus, get the latest on the CIS Benchmarks, drone-detection systems, and malware infections. Key takeaways Crackdown on “bulletproof” hosting: International cyber agencies are urging ISPs and network…
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How to turn threat intel into real security wins
Tags: access, api, attack, automation, awareness, business, ciso, cloud, communications, control, credentials, csf, data, data-breach, detection, dns, edr, email, endpoint, exploit, finance, framework, governance, guide, identity, intelligence, lessons-learned, mail, malware, mitre, nist, phishing, ransomware, resilience, risk, saas, siem, soar, soc, switch, tactics, theft, threat, tool, update, vulnerabilityThe CISO mandate: Risk, efficiency, investment, response: Reduce operational risk and financial loss Intelligence-led detection and response aim to prevent or minimise data loss and business disruption. The downstream effects, smaller blast radii, fewer regulatory headaches and lower recovery bills, are what boards recognise. Maximise staff efficiency Manual validation and correlation drive alert fatigue. Automating…
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Russian money launderers bought a bank to disguise ransomware profit
A billion-dollar money laundering network active in the UK funnelled money, including the profits of ransomware attacks, into its own bank to circumvent sanctions on Russia and help fund its attacks on Ukraine First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366634571/Russian-money-launderers-bought-a-bank-to-disguise-ransomware-profit
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UK targets ‘bulletproof’ services that hosted ransomware gangs
The UK’s NCA and partners have cracked down on ‘bulletproof’ services that hosted cyber criminal infrastructure. First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366634740/UK-targets-bulletproof-services-that-hosted-ransomware-gangs
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Emerging Ransomware Variants Exploit Amazon S3 Misconfigurations
Tags: cloud, cyber, encryption, exploit, malware, ransomware, service, tactics, threat, vulnerabilityRansomware is shifting from traditional systems to cloud environments, fundamentally redefining its impact on cloud-native data. As organizations increasingly migrate to cloud platforms, threat actors are adapting their tactics moving away from traditional encryption-based malware to exploit the unique architecture and misconfiguration vulnerabilities inherent in cloud storage services. Cloud storage services like Amazon Simple Storage…
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Emerging Ransomware Variants Exploit Amazon S3 Misconfigurations
Tags: cloud, cyber, encryption, exploit, malware, ransomware, service, tactics, threat, vulnerabilityRansomware is shifting from traditional systems to cloud environments, fundamentally redefining its impact on cloud-native data. As organizations increasingly migrate to cloud platforms, threat actors are adapting their tactics moving away from traditional encryption-based malware to exploit the unique architecture and misconfiguration vulnerabilities inherent in cloud storage services. Cloud storage services like Amazon Simple Storage…
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Authorities Sanction Russia-Based Bulletproof Hosting Provider for Aiding Ransomware
The United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom have announced coordinated sanctions against Media Land, a Russia-based bulletproof hosting provider, and related entities for supporting ransomware operations and other cybercrimes. The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), working with international partners and the FBI, has designated the company’s leadership team and…
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Authorities Sanction Russia-Based Bulletproof Hosting Provider for Aiding Ransomware
The United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom have announced coordinated sanctions against Media Land, a Russia-based bulletproof hosting provider, and related entities for supporting ransomware operations and other cybercrimes. The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), working with international partners and the FBI, has designated the company’s leadership team and…
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Coordinated sanctions hit Russian bulletproof hosting providers enabling top ransomware Ops
US, Australia and UK sanctioned 2 Russian bulletproof hosting providers accused of aiding groups like LockBit, BlackSuit and Play. US, Australia and UK sanctioned two Russian bulletproof hosting providers accused of aiding groups like LockBit, BlackSuit and Play. Coordinated sanctions hit Russia-based provider Media Land, its leaders, and sister firms for supplying bulletproof hosting that…
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Everest Ransomware Says It Breached Brazilian Energy Giant Petrobras
Everest ransomware claims to have stolen over 180GB of seismic survey data from Petrobras, demanding contact through qTox with a countdown in place. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/everest-ransomware-brazil-petrobras-breach/
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UK’s new cybersecurity bill takes aim at ransomware gangs and state-backed hackers
After years of delays, the UK government has finally introduced landmark cybersecurity legislation that could reshape how British organisations defend against digital attacks. First seen on fortra.com Jump to article: www.fortra.com/blog/uks-new-cybersecurity-bill-takes-aim-ransomware-gangs-state-backed-hackers
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Turn your Windows 11 migration into a security opportunity
Windows 11 migration is inevitable as Windows 10 support ends, and unsupported systems create major security and ransomware risks. Acronis explains how to use this migration to review backups, strengthen cybersecurity, and ensure data stays recoverable. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/turn-your-windows-11-migration-into-a-security-opportunity/
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Wind farm worker sentenced after turning turbines into a secret crypto mine
A technical manager at a Dutch wind farm operator has been sentenced after it was discovered he had secretly installed cryptocurrency mining rigs at two wind farm sites – just as the company was recovering from a ransomware attack. First seen on bitdefender.com Jump to article: www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/wind-farm-worker-sentenced-after-turning-turbines-into-a-secret-crypto-mine
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VeeamPlatform v13 soll der neue Standard für Cyberresilienz, Datenschutz, und KI-gestützte Intelligenz werden
Veeam bringt Veeam-Data-Platform v13 auf den Markt eine innovative Weiterentwicklung, die den Standard für Cyberresilience, intelligenten Datenschutz und Datenfreiheit im Zeitalter der KI neu definiert. Diese Version stellt eine grundlegende Innovation der vertrauenswürdigsten Datenplattform der Branche dar. Veeam-Data-Platform v13 wurde entwickelt, um zeitgenössischen Herausforderungen wie unerbittlichen Ransomware-Angriffen, schnellen Veränderungen digitaler Infrastruktur und laufenden KI-Innovationen […]…
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The Akira Playbook: How Ransomware Groups Are Weaponizing MFA Fatigue
Akira ransomware is exploiting MFA push-spam, weak VPN security and identity gaps. Learn why these attacks succeed and the counter-playbook defenders must deploy now. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/11/the-akira-playbook-how-ransomware-groups-are-weaponizing-mfa-fatigue/
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The Akira Playbook: How Ransomware Groups Are Weaponizing MFA Fatigue
Akira ransomware is exploiting MFA push-spam, weak VPN security and identity gaps. Learn why these attacks succeed and the counter-playbook defenders must deploy now. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/11/the-akira-playbook-how-ransomware-groups-are-weaponizing-mfa-fatigue/
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NSA Issues New Guidance to Help ISPs and Defenders Stop Malicious Activity
Tags: cisa, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, extortion, finance, framework, infrastructure, international, Internet, malicious, network, ransomware, serviceThe National Security Agency (NSA), CISA, FBI, and international cybersecurity partners have released groundbreaking guidance to help internet service providers and network defenders combat bulletproof hosting providers. This new framework, published November 19, 2025, represents a coordinated effort to mitigate cybercriminal infrastructure that actively supports ransomware, data extortion, and other malicious activities targeting critical infrastructure and financial…
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The Gentlemen<< Ransomware Group Deploys Dual-Extortion Tactics, Encrypting and Exfiltrating Data
Cybereason Threat Intelligence Team has uncovered a sophisticated ransomware operation known as >>The Gentlemen,
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The Gentlemen<< Ransomware Group Deploys Dual-Extortion Tactics, Encrypting and Exfiltrating Data
Cybereason Threat Intelligence Team has uncovered a sophisticated ransomware operation known as >>The Gentlemen,
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Hackers Exploit Tuoni C2 Framework to Stealthily Deploy In-Memory Payloads
In October 2025, Morphisec’s anti-ransomware prevention platform detected and neutralized a sophisticated cyberattack targeting a major U.S. real estate company. The campaign showcased the emerging threat posed by the Tuoni C2 framework a free, modular command-and-control tool designed to deliver stealthy, in-memory payloads while evading traditional security defenses. What made this attack particularly notable was the…
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Single Click on CAPTCHA Triggers Destructive Akira Ransomware Attack on Malicious Website
A sophisticated Akira ransomware attack orchestrated by the Howling Scorpius group recently left a global data storage and infrastructure company grappling with massive operational disruption all triggered by a single, seemingly innocent click on a website CAPTCHA. The compromise underscores a harsh reality: deploying advanced security tools does not guarantee security coverage or effective threat…
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Hackers Exploit Tuoni C2 Framework to Stealthily Deploy In-Memory Payloads
In October 2025, Morphisec’s anti-ransomware prevention platform detected and neutralized a sophisticated cyberattack targeting a major U.S. real estate company. The campaign showcased the emerging threat posed by the Tuoni C2 framework a free, modular command-and-control tool designed to deliver stealthy, in-memory payloads while evading traditional security defenses. What made this attack particularly notable was the…
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Single Click on CAPTCHA Triggers Destructive Akira Ransomware Attack on Malicious Website
A sophisticated Akira ransomware attack orchestrated by the Howling Scorpius group recently left a global data storage and infrastructure company grappling with massive operational disruption all triggered by a single, seemingly innocent click on a website CAPTCHA. The compromise underscores a harsh reality: deploying advanced security tools does not guarantee security coverage or effective threat…
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UK Exposes Bulletproof Hosting Operator Linked to LockBit and Evil Corp
The operator, Alexander Volosovik, also known as “Yalishanda”, “Downlow” and “Stas_vl,” ran a long-running bulletproof hosting operation used by top ransomware groups. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/uk-bulletproof-hosting-operator-lockbit-evil-corp/
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US, allies sanction Russian bulletproof hosting services for ransomware support
A popular Russian bulletproof hosting service provider named Media Land was sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury and international partners for its alleged support of ransomware gangs and other cybercriminal operations. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/bulletproof-hosting-sanctions-ransomware
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Fake CAPTCHA Triggers 42-Day Akira Ransomware Attack
A fake CAPTCHA click led to a 42-day Akira ransomware breach that went largely undetected despite extensive security tooling. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/fake-captcha-triggers-42-day-akira-ransomware-attack/
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VeeamPlatform v13 soll der neue Standard für Cyberresilienz, Datenschutz, und KI-gestützte Intelligenz werdeb
Veeam bringt Veeam-Data-Platform v13 auf den Markt eine innovative Weiterentwicklung, die den Standard für Cyberresilience, intelligenten Datenschutz und Datenfreiheit im Zeitalter der KI neu definiert. Diese Version stellt eine grundlegende Innovation der vertrauenswürdigsten Datenplattform der Branche dar. Veeam-Data-Platform v13 wurde entwickelt, um zeitgenössischen Herausforderungen wie unerbittlichen Ransomware-Angriffen, schnellen Veränderungen digitaler Infrastruktur und laufenden KI-Innovationen […]…