Tag: ransomware
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LunaLock Ransomware threatens victims by feeding stolen data to AI models
LunaLock, a new ransomware gang, introduced a unique cyber extortion technique, threatening to turn stolen art into AI training data. A new ransomware group, named LunaLock, appeared in the threat landscape with a unique cyber extortion technique, threatening to turn stolen art into AI training data. Recently, the LunaLock group targeted the website Artists&Clients and…
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LunaLock Ransomware threatens victims by feeding stolen data to AI models
LunaLock, a new ransomware gang, introduced a unique cyber extortion technique, threatening to turn stolen art into AI training data. A new ransomware group, named LunaLock, appeared in the threat landscape with a unique cyber extortion technique, threatening to turn stolen art into AI training data. Recently, the LunaLock group targeted the website Artists&Clients and…
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Cyberresilienz einer der größten Wettbewerbsvorteile der Neuzeit
Analyse der IT-Sicherheitsvorfälle im ersten Halbjahr 2025 zeigt, dass Ransomware weiterhin dominiert und Cyberangriffe zunehmend Industrie und IT treffen. Riedel Networks, Anbieter von maßgeschneiderten IT-Security- und Netzwerkdienstleistungen, veröffentlicht seinen aktuellen Report mit über 100 dokumentierten IT-Sicherheitsvorfällen aus dem ersten Halbjahr 2025, von Phishing über Zero-Day-Attacken bis hin zu Schwachstellen in der Lieferkette, und zeigt,… First…
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Cyberresilienz einer der größten Wettbewerbsvorteile der Neuzeit
Analyse der IT-Sicherheitsvorfälle im ersten Halbjahr 2025 zeigt, dass Ransomware weiterhin dominiert und Cyberangriffe zunehmend Industrie und IT treffen. Riedel Networks, Anbieter von maßgeschneiderten IT-Security- und Netzwerkdienstleistungen, veröffentlicht seinen aktuellen Report mit über 100 dokumentierten IT-Sicherheitsvorfällen aus dem ersten Halbjahr 2025, von Phishing über Zero-Day-Attacken bis hin zu Schwachstellen in der Lieferkette, und zeigt,… First…
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AI powered autonomous ransomware campaigns are coming, say experts
CSO, “it is entirely possible that criminals beat them to it. I have already seen AIs that can do scans, write malware, identify which resources are most valuable, [and more]. It is no surprise that someone found a way to have an AI automate such functions.”Grossman advised CISOs to continue implementing security controls under frameworks…
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Georgia Hospital Notifying 163,000 of 2024 Ransomware Hack
Cybercrime Gang Monti Listed 84-Bed Rural Hospital Among Its Victims Last Summer. A public Georgia community hospital is notifying more than 163,000 individuals that their sensitive health information was compromised in a June 2024 ransomware attack. The cybercriminal gang Monti on its dark website last summer claimed Wayne Memorial Hospital as one of its victims.…
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Lovesac confirms data breach after ransomware attack claims
American furniture brand Lovesac is warning that it suffered a data breach impacting an undisclosed number of individuals, stating their personal data was exposed in a cybersecurity incident. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lovesac-confirms-data-breach-after-ransomware-attack-claims/
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LunaLock Ransomware Attacking Artists to Steal and Encrypt Data
LunaLock, a newly surfaced ransomware strain, has launched a targeted campaign against independent artists and their clients, demanding a hefty ransom in exchange for stolen creative works and leaked personal data. Emerging in early September 2025, the LunaLock group claims responsibility for breaching Artists & Clients, a popular digital marketplace where illustrators connect with patrons…
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Remote Access Abuse Biggest Pre-Ransomware Indicator
Cisco Talos found that abuse of remote services and remote access software are the most prevalent ‘pre-ransomware’ tactics deployed by threat actors First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/remote-access-abuse-pre-ransomware/
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The Cyberthreats No One Talks About but Everyone Faces
Beyond ransomware and phishing, hidden cyberthreats are rising, from AI-driven deepfakes and scams to shadow IT, and supply chain attacks. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/the-cyberthreats-no-one-talks-about-but-everyone-faces/
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The Cyberthreats No One Talks About but Everyone Faces
Beyond ransomware and phishing, hidden cyberthreats are rising, from AI-driven deepfakes and scams to shadow IT, and supply chain attacks. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/the-cyberthreats-no-one-talks-about-but-everyone-faces/
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Stopping ransomware before it starts: Lessons from Cisco Talos Incident Response
Explore lessons learned from over two years of Talos IR pre-ransomware engagements, highlighting the key security measures, indicators and recommendations that have proven effective in stopping ransomware attacks before they begin. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/stopping-ransomware-before-it-starts/
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Stopping ransomware before it starts: Lessons from Cisco Talos Incident Response
Explore lessons learned from over two years of Talos IR pre-ransomware engagements, highlighting the key security measures, indicators and recommendations that have proven effective in stopping ransomware attacks before they begin. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/stopping-ransomware-before-it-starts/
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Australian Authorities Expose Ransomware Gangs and Their Hidden Careers
Groundbreaking research reveals the inner workings of cybercriminal networks targeting Australia and allied nations. Australian researchers have completed a comprehensive analysis of ransomware criminal groups, providing unprecedented insights into one of the most damaging cybercrime threats of the modern era. The study, conducted by the Australian Institute of Criminology, examined 865 ransomware attacks across Australia,…
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Semperis Ransomware Risk Report 2025 – Deutsche Unternehmen am stärksten von Ransomware bedroht
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/deutschland-fuehrt-bei-ransomware-angriffen-analyse-a-c4515a745bd509f079ae9f923e3b9261/
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CISA Alerts on WhatsApp 0-Day Vulnerability Actively Exploited in Attacks
Tags: attack, cisa, cve, cyber, cybercrime, exploit, flaw, ransomware, risk, vulnerability, zero-dayCISA has issued an urgent warning about a newly discovered zero-day vulnerability in WhatsApp that is already being exploited in active attacks. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-55177, poses a significant risk to users worldwide, particularly as ransomware operators and other cybercriminals seek to take advantage of the weakness in device synchronization processes. On September 2,…
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Catalog the Crown Jewels: First Step in Breach Readiness
Yes, our worst nightmares are probably about to happen. WIRED has just reported that “The Era of AI-Generated Ransomware Has Arrived.” What’s more, the U.S.-based artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic admitted that its technology has been weaponized by hackers to carry out sophisticated cyberattacks. Let’s face it. If you thought being breach-ready was something you……
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Expert Advice for Securing Critical Infrastructure’s OT and Industrial Control Systems, IoT Devices and Network Infrastructure
Tags: access, advisory, apt, attack, authentication, breach, china, cisa, cisco, cloud, compliance, computer, computing, control, credentials, cryptography, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, espionage, exploit, firmware, framework, google, government, guide, hacker, Hardware, incident response, infrastructure, international, Internet, iot, login, mfa, military, mitigation, monitoring, network, nist, organized, password, phishing, ransomware, regulation, risk, russia, sans, service, software, technology, theft, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, zero-trustDestructive cyber attacks against critical infrastructure have unfortunately become increasingly frequent. Just last week, multinational government agencies blared the alarm about a global cyber espionage campaign targeting critical infrastructure networks. With this type of cyber threat in the spotlight, we’re rounding up recent cyber advice for securing critical infrastructure. In case you missed it, here…
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State of Ransomware in Retail von Sophos – So viel kostet Ransomware den Einzelhandel
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/ransomware-angriffe-im-einzelhandel-sophos-report-analyse-a-3862529858bc3d3a8b750de0e7f14a4d/
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SafePay Ransomware Hits 73 Organizations in Just One Month
SafePay, an emerging ransomware group, has rapidly ascended from obscurity to notoriety in 2025. In June alone, the group claimed responsibility for attacks on 73 organizations, topping Bitdefender’s Threat Debrief rankings for the month. July saw another surge, with 42 victims added to its toll. With more than 270 claimed victims to date this year,…
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HCLTech’s VaultNXT powered by Rubrik bietet Ransomware-Erkennung und -Beseitigung
Tags: ransomwareVaultNXT powered by Rubrik wurde entwickelt, um die Gefährdung sensibler Daten zu reduzieren, indem identifiziert wird, welche Arten von Daten vorhanden sind, wo sie sich befinden und wer Zugang zu ihnen hat. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/hcltechs-vaultnxt-powered-by-rubrik-bietet-ransomware-erkennung-und-beseitigung/a41915/
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Lack of board access: The No. 1 factor for CISO dissatisfaction
Building a relationship with the board: The CISO Executive Network is a peer-to-peer organization for information security professionals with more than 1,500 members. Andy Land, general manager of the organization, is seeing most of those members working with solid access to their boards. “But the question is, are we fundamentally doing anything good with that…
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Lack of board access: The No. 1 factor for CISO dissatisfaction
Building a relationship with the board: The CISO Executive Network is a peer-to-peer organization for information security professionals with more than 1,500 members. Andy Land, general manager of the organization, is seeing most of those members working with solid access to their boards. “But the question is, are we fundamentally doing anything good with that…
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Breach Roundup: Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters Behind Jaguar Hack
Also, Disney Pays $10M to Settle Child Privacy Case, Spain Scraps Huawei Deal. This week, Jaguar hack, Disney settled a child privacy case, Texas sued PowerSchool and federal prosecutors sued a toy maker. Spain voided a Huawei contract, Pennsylvania AG confirmed a ransomware attack. U.S. immigration enforcement resumed a spyware contract and Baltimore lost $1.5…
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Identity-First Security: Mitigating the Cloud’s Greatest Risk Vector
Tags: access, ai, attack, best-practice, breach, business, cloud, credentials, data, defense, exploit, framework, google, iam, identity, infrastructure, least-privilege, microsoft, phishing, ransomware, risk, service, strategy, threat, vulnerabilityCompromised credentials are now the leading cause of cloud breaches, making identity your most critical attack surface. A new IDC white paper explores why this shift is happening and where traditional defenses fall short. Read on to learn how Tenable’s identity-first approach turns this risk into your strongest defense. Hack the user, own the cloud.…
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NYU Scientists Develop, ESET Detects First AI-Powered Ransomware
Scientists at NYU developed a ransomware prototype that uses LLMs to autonomously to plan, adapt, and execute ransomware attacks. ESET researchers, not knowing about the NYU project, apparently detected the ransomware, saying it appeared to be a proof-of-concept and a harbinger of what’s to come. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/09/nyu-scientists-develop-eset-detects-first-ai-powered-ransomware/
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How the newest ISAC aims to help food and agriculture firms thwart cyberattacks
Food industry executives used to shrug off ransomware and cyber-espionage risks. A new group is helping to change that, but its reach remains unclear. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/food-isac-growth-supply-chain/758505/
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Automobilbranche fürchtet sich vor Cyberattacken
Tags: ai, cloud, cyberattack, cyersecurity, incident response, infrastructure, malware, ransomware, risk, vulnerabilityDie deutsche Autoindustrie sorgt sich vor Hackerangriffen. Vor allem Cloud-Sicherheitslücken werden als großes Risiko eingestuft.Die Automobilbranche ist nach wie vor ein beliebtes Ziel für Cyberattacken. Ein Beispiel ist der kürzlich erfolgte Angriff auf den britischen Autobauer Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). Der Vorfall hat zu einem weltweiten IT-Ausfall mit schweren Störungen in der Produktion und im…
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Automobilbranche fürchtet sich vor Cyberattacken
Tags: ai, cloud, cyberattack, cyersecurity, incident response, infrastructure, malware, ransomware, risk, vulnerabilityDie deutsche Autoindustrie sorgt sich vor Hackerangriffen. Vor allem Cloud-Sicherheitslücken werden als großes Risiko eingestuft.Die Automobilbranche ist nach wie vor ein beliebtes Ziel für Cyberattacken. Ein Beispiel ist der kürzlich erfolgte Angriff auf den britischen Autobauer Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). Der Vorfall hat zu einem weltweiten IT-Ausfall mit schweren Störungen in der Produktion und im…
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Pressure on CISOs to stay silent about security incidents growing
Tags: access, breach, business, cio, ciso, corporate, credentials, credit-card, crowdstrike, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, email, finance, framework, group, hacker, iam, identity, incident response, insurance, law, mfa, ransomware, sap, security-incident, software, theft, threat, training‘Intense pressure’ to keep quiet about security incidents: CSO spoke to two other former CISOs who reported pressures to stay silent about suspected security incidents. Both CISOs requested to remain anonymous due to end-of-contract confidentiality agreements made with previous employers.”While working inside a Fortune Global 500 company in Europe, I witnessed this multiple times,” one…