Tag: ransomware
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North Korean Hackers Continue to Target US Healthcare
Tags: attack, extortion, group, hacker, healthcare, intelligence, lazarus, north-korea, ransomware, threatReport: Lazarus Group Pivoting to Medusa Ransomware for Extortion Attacks. North Korean-state backed Lazarus Group hackers are using Medusa ransomware in extortion attacks on U.S. healthcare entities despite a 2024 U.S. indictment of Rim Jong Hyok, an alleged member of the Lazarus subgroup Stonefly, according to a new threat intelligence report. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Lazarus Group Uses Medusa Ransomware in Middle East and U.S. Healthcare Attacks
Tags: attack, group, healthcare, intelligence, korea, lazarus, middle-east, north-korea, ransomware, threatThe North Korea-linked Lazarus Group (aka Diamond Sleet and Pompilus) has been observed using Medusa ransomware in an attack targeting an unnamed entity in the Middle East, according to a new report by the Symantec and Carbon Black Threat Hunter Team.Broadcom’s threat intelligence division said it also identified the same threat actors mounting an unsuccessful…
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North Korean state hackers seen using Medusa ransomware in attacks on US, Middle East
Tags: attack, country, cybersecurity, hacker, hacking, healthcare, lazarus, middle-east, military, north-korea, ransomwareCybersecurity researchers said they saw Medusa attacks launched by members of Lazarus, a well-known North Korean hacking operation housed within the country’s military, against a company in the Middle East and a healthcare organization in the U.S. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/north-korean-hackers-using-medusa-ransomware
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North Korean Lazarus group linked to Medusa ransomware attacks
North Korean state-backed hackers associated with the Lazarus threat group are targeting U.S. healthcare organizations in extortion attacks using the Medusa ransomware. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-lazarus-group-linked-to-medusa-ransomware-attacks/
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Massive Conduent Data Breach Exfiltrates 8 TB Affects Over 25 Million Americans
A massive data breach at business services giant Conduent has compromised the sensitive personal information of over 25 million Americans, making it one of the largest cybersecurity incidents in recent history. The breach, which went undetected for nearly three months, involves the exfiltration of approximately 8 terabytes of data by the SafePay ransomware group. While…
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Doppel-Erpressung ist inzwischen Standard
Ransomware-Angriffe sind längst keine Einzelfälle mehr, die nur große Unternehmen betreffen. Im Jahr 2026 zählen sie weltweit zu den hartnäckigsten und kostspieligsten Cyberbedrohungen mit Auswirkungen auf Unternehmen, öffentliche Einrichtungen und Privatnutzer gleichermaßen. Aktuelle Zahlen zeigen unter anderem: Über 1,3 Millionen Ransomware-Angriffe richteten sich 2024 gegen die USA. 74 % der Vorfälle beinhalteten Datenexfiltration,… First seen…
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Everest ransomware hits Vikor Scientific ‘s supplier, data of 140,000 patients stolen
Everest ransomware claims an attack on diagnostic firm Vikor Scientific (Vanta Diagnostics), exposing data of nearly 140,000 people. The Everest ransomware group has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Vikor Scientific, now operating as Vanta Diagnostics. The healthcare diagnostic firm disclosed a data breach impacting nearly 139,964 individuals, as reported by the US Department of…
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So You Think You Have Cyber Insurance? The Breach is Only the First Incident. The Claim is the Second.
Explore the complexities of cyber insurance, including common claim denials, coverage disputes, and evolving risks like ransomware, AI fraud, and BEC. Learn how to navigate insurance ecosystems to secure reliable coverage that stands firm in loss situations. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/so-you-think-you-have-cyber-insurance-the-breach-is-only-the-first-incident-the-claim-is-the-second/
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The rise of the evasive adversary
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, breach, china, cloud, credentials, crime, crowdstrike, crypto, data, defense, endpoint, exploit, finance, firewall, group, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, korea, lazarus, leak, mail, malicious, malware, microsoft, monitoring, network, north-korea, open-source, phishing, ransomware, remote-code-execution, russia, saas, service, software, strategy, supply-chain, tactics, theft, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, windows, zero-dayBig game hunters tighten their grip: CrowdStrike’s research highlights how big game hunting (BGH) ransomware actors have remained the dominant force in the eCrime landscape.Punk Spider, a group responsible for developing and maintaining Russian-language Akira ransomware, and its associated Akira dedicated leak site, conducted 198 intrusions in 2025, a 134% increase year over year. Victim-shaming operations…
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74 Prozent der Ransomware-Vorfälle beinhalten Datenexfiltration
Tags: ransomwareFirst seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/74-prozent-ransomware-vorfalle-datenexfiltration
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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/