Tag: ransomware
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Teens arrested in London preschool ransomware attack
Both men, 17, taken into custody First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/10/07/2_teens_arrested_in_london/
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Breach Roundup: Insurers Spend Big on Cybersecurity
Also, a Renault Breach, WhatsApp Malware and Qilin Claims Asahi Attack. This week, insurer cybersecurity spending, a Renault breach, a WhatsApp malware campaign in Brazil. Germany skeptical of Chat Control. Two UK teens arrested for ransomware attack. Qilin claimed the attack on Japan’s Asahi. Hackers weaponized Nezha. An Invoice data breach exposed personal records. First…
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Hackers now use Velociraptor DFIR tool in ransomware attacks
Threat actors have started to use the Velociraptor digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) tool in attacks that deploy LockBit and Babuk ransomware. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-now-use-velociraptor-dfir-tool-in-ransomware-attacks/
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Hackers now use Velociraptor DFIR tool in ransomware attacks
Threat actors have started to use the Velociraptor digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) tool in attacks that deploy LockBit and Babuk ransomware. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-now-use-velociraptor-dfir-tool-in-ransomware-attacks/
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Clop Attacks Against Oracle E-Business Suite Trace to July
Signs Point to Multiple Exploit Chains, One Including a Zero-Day, Being Employed. Data-stealing attacks targeting Oracle E-Business Suite, for which an affiliate of Russian-speaking Clop ransomware group is claiming credit, appear to have begun by August and involved multiple attack chains, of which one targeted a zero-day vulnerability, report Google threat researchers. First seen on…
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Warlock ransomware may be linked to Chinese state
The operators of Warlock ransomware who exploited a set of SharePoint Server vulns earlier in 2025 likely have some kind of link to the Chinese government, researchers claim First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366632598/Warlock-ransomware-may-be-linked-to-Chinese-state
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CVE-2025-61882 Explained: The Oracle Zero-Day Breach That Hit Enterprises Hard
Tags: authentication, breach, business, cve, exploit, flaw, group, oracle, ransomware, remote-code-execution, vulnerability, zero-dayA critical zero-day vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) was exploited by the Cl0p ransomware group in mid-2025. The flaw, later tracked as CVE-2025-61882, allowed remote code execution without authentication,… The post CVE-2025-61882 Explained: The Oracle Zero-Day Breach That Hit Enterprises Hard appeared first on Strobes Security. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: https://securityboulevard.com/2025/10/cve-2025-61882-explained-the-oracle-zero-day-breach-that-hit-enterprises-hard/
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Threat Actors Exploit DFIR Tool Velociraptor in Ransomware Attacks
Tags: access, attack, cisco, cyber, exploit, incident response, open-source, ransomware, software, threat, toolCisco Talos has confirmed that ransomware operators are now leveraging Velociraptor, an open-source digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) tool, to gain stealthy, persistent access and deploy multiple ransomware variants against enterprise environments. This marks the first definitive linkage between Velociraptor and ransomware operations, underscoring a shift in how threat actors incorporate legitimate security software…
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LockBit, DragonForce, and Qilin form a ‘cartel’ to dictate ransomware market conditions
Tags: access, attack, breach, control, credentials, cybercrime, data, firewall, group, infrastructure, law, leak, lockbit, network, ransomware, service, technology, vpnCritical infrastructure declared fair game: As part of LockBit’s return announcement, the group revealed that critical infrastructure sectors previously considered off-limits would now be permissible targets for its affiliates. “It is permissible to attack critical infrastructure such as nuclear power plants, thermal power plants, hydroelectric power plants, and other similar organizations,” the group stated, according…
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LockBit, DragonForce, and Qilin form a ‘cartel’ to dictate ransomware market conditions
Tags: access, attack, breach, control, credentials, cybercrime, data, firewall, group, infrastructure, law, leak, lockbit, network, ransomware, service, technology, vpnCritical infrastructure declared fair game: As part of LockBit’s return announcement, the group revealed that critical infrastructure sectors previously considered off-limits would now be permissible targets for its affiliates. “It is permissible to attack critical infrastructure such as nuclear power plants, thermal power plants, hydroelectric power plants, and other similar organizations,” the group stated, according…
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Met Police Arrest Teenagers in Kido Nursery Ransomware Attack
Two teens were arrested for a ransomware attack on Kido nurseries that exposed data from 8,000 children. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/met-police-arrest-teenagers-in-kido-nursery-ransomware-attack/
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Chaos Ransomware Upgrades with Aggressive New C++ Variant
New encryption, wiper, and cryptocurrency-stealing capabilities make the evolving ransomware-as-a-service operation more dangerous than ever. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/chaos-ransomware-upgrades-aggressive-new-variant
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Qilin bekennt sich zum Angriff auf Japans größte Brauerei
Die Cybererpresser drohen mit der Veröffentlichung von Finanzunterlagen und persönlichen Daten. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/ransomware-qilin-bekennt-sich-zum-angriff-auf-japans-groesste-brauerei-2510-200998.html
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Mikrosegmentierung verkürzt die Eindämmungszeiten bei Ransomware und verbessert Cyber-Versicherungsbedingungen
Akamai Technologies hat den Bericht veröffentlicht. Dazu wurden 1.200 führende Sicherheits- und Technologieunternehmen weltweit befragt. Der Bericht ergab, dass Mikrosegmentierung die Zeit zur Eindämmung von Ransomware verkürzt und die Bedingungen für Cyber-Versicherungen verbessert. Dies führt dazu, dass die Hälfte derjenigen, die noch […] First seen on netzpalaver.de Jump to article: netzpalaver.de/2025/10/09/mikrosegmentierung-verkuerzt-die-eindaemmungszeiten-bei-ransomware-und-verbessert-cyber-versicherungsbedingungen/
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New Chaos-C++ Ransomware Targets Windows by Wiping Data, Stealing Crypto
FortiGuard Labs reveals Chaos-C++, a new Chaos ransomware variant that deletes files over 1.3 GB instead of encrypting them and uses clipboard hijacking to steal cryptocurrency. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/chaos-c-ransomware-windows-data-crypto/
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Your cyber risk problem isn’t tech, it’s architecture
Tags: ai, attack, awareness, best-practice, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, container, control, csf, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, finance, framework, GDPR, governance, grc, group, intelligence, Internet, ISO-27001, mitre, nist, PCI, phishing, privacy, ransomware, regulation, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, software, strategy, threat, training, update, vulnerabilityIf the company already has a mature risk culture: The implementation of a cybersecurity management project becomes more flexible. Since my goal is to share the mechanics to achieve success in a cybersecurity program, I emphasize below some components of this ‘recipe’ to consider: Understand the dynamics and scope of the business, mapping stakeholders, processes…
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Your cyber risk problem isn’t tech, it’s architecture
Tags: ai, attack, awareness, best-practice, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, container, control, csf, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, finance, framework, GDPR, governance, grc, group, intelligence, Internet, ISO-27001, mitre, nist, PCI, phishing, privacy, ransomware, regulation, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, software, strategy, threat, training, update, vulnerabilityIf the company already has a mature risk culture: The implementation of a cybersecurity management project becomes more flexible. Since my goal is to share the mechanics to achieve success in a cybersecurity program, I emphasize below some components of this ‘recipe’ to consider: Understand the dynamics and scope of the business, mapping stakeholders, processes…
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Deutschland: Mehr Ransomware-Angriffe als im vergangenen Jahr
Ransomware-Attacken stellen weiterhin eine erhebliche Gefahr für Unternehmen in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz dar. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/deutschland-mehr-ransomware-angriffe
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Velociraptor leveraged in ransomware attacks
Cisco Talos has confirmed that ransomware operators are leveraging Velociraptor, an open-source digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) tool that had not previously been definitively tied to ransomware incidents. We assess with moderate confidence that this activity can be attributed to threat actor Storm-2603, based on overlapping tools First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/velociraptor-leveraged-in-ransomware-attacks/
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Deutschland: Mehr Ransomware-Angriffe als im vergangenen Jahr
Ransomware-Attacken stellen weiterhin eine erhebliche Gefahr für Unternehmen in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz dar. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/deutschland-mehr-ransomware-angriffe
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Velociraptor leveraged in ransomware attacks
Cisco Talos has confirmed that ransomware operators are leveraging Velociraptor, an open-source digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) tool that had not previously been definitively tied to ransomware incidents. We assess with moderate confidence that this activity can be attributed to threat actor Storm-2603, based on overlapping tools First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/velociraptor-leveraged-in-ransomware-attacks/
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The ultimate business resiliency test: Inside Kantsu’s ransomware response
set up a new group email system and secure emergency contact pointsestablish a dedicated contact point for business partners to handle inquiriesprohibit internal internet accesscheck the operational status of major systemsAll shipping operations came to a halt. The company explained the situation to all employees at 9:00 a.m., and began assessing the damage and taking…
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The ultimate business resiliency test: Inside Kantsu’s ransomware response
set up a new group email system and secure emergency contact pointsestablish a dedicated contact point for business partners to handle inquiriesprohibit internal internet accesscheck the operational status of major systemsAll shipping operations came to a halt. The company explained the situation to all employees at 9:00 a.m., and began assessing the damage and taking…
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The ultimate business resiliency test: Inside Kantsu’s ransomware response
set up a new group email system and secure emergency contact pointsestablish a dedicated contact point for business partners to handle inquiriesprohibit internal internet accesscheck the operational status of major systemsAll shipping operations came to a halt. The company explained the situation to all employees at 9:00 a.m., and began assessing the damage and taking…
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Data-Leak Sites Surge to Record Levels Amid Scattered Spider RaaS and LockBit 5.0 Rise
Ransomware threats reached a tipping point in Q3 2025 as data-leak sites surged to a record 81 active platforms, driven by major developments across the ecosystem. English-speaking hacking collective Scattered Spider teased its first ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) offering, “ShinySp1d3r RaaS,” while long-standing operator LockBit returned with “LockBit 5.0,” explicitly authorizing affiliates to target critical infrastructure. A…
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The Evolution of Chaos: Ransomware’s New Era of Speed and Intelligence
In 2025, the notorious Chaos ransomware has undergone a dramatic transformation, emerging with a sophisticated C++ variant that represents the most dangerous iteration to date. This marks the first time Chaos has departed from its traditional .NET foundation, introducing destructive extortion tactics and cryptocurrency theft capabilities that significantly amplify both operational impact and financial risk…
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IT Aktuelle Ransomware-Bedrohung ‘Yurei” ist ein Open-Source-Projekt
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/aktuelle-ransomware-bedrohung-yurei-ist-ein-open-source-projekt-a-eaebffe977f73819da9c0911db446738/
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Google kündigt neue KI-gestützte Ransomware-Schutzebene an
Das speziell entwickelte KI-Modell wurde anhand von Millionen realer Ransomware-Beispiele trainiert, um Anzeichen für böswillige Änderungen an Dateien zu erkennen. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/google-kuendigt-neue-ki-gestuetzte-ransomware-schutzebene-an/a42280/
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Data-Leak Sites Surge to Record Levels Amid Scattered Spider RaaS and LockBit 5.0 Rise
Ransomware threats reached a tipping point in Q3 2025 as data-leak sites surged to a record 81 active platforms, driven by major developments across the ecosystem. English-speaking hacking collective Scattered Spider teased its first ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) offering, “ShinySp1d3r RaaS,” while long-standing operator LockBit returned with “LockBit 5.0,” explicitly authorizing affiliates to target critical infrastructure. A…