Tag: ransomware
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Law Enforcement Seizes BlackSuit Ransomware Servers Targeting U.S. Critical Infrastructure
Tags: control, cyber, extortion, group, infrastructure, international, law, ransomware, tactics, threatThe U.S. Department of Justice, in collaboration with multiple domestic and international law enforcement agencies, announced the seizure of critical infrastructure associated with the BlackSuit ransomware group, formerly known as Royal. Authorities dismantled four command-and-control (C2) servers and nine domains utilized by the threat actors for deploying ransomware payloads, extorting victims through double-extortion tactics, and…
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AI, Ransomware and the Security Gap for SMBs
At Black Hat, Robert Johnston and Vikram Ramesh of N-able talk about the growing security pressures on small and mid-sized businesses. They note that ransomware and credential-based attacks are climbing sharply in the mid-market. Attackers who once focused on large enterprises are increasingly targeting organizations with fewer resources, viewing them as easier entry points. In..…
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US govt seizes $1 million in crypto from BlackSuit ransomware gang
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) seized cryptocurrency and digital assets worth $1,091,453 at the time of confiscation, on January 9, 2024, from the BlackSuit ransomware gang. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-govt-seizes-1-million-in-crypto-from-blacksuit-ransomware-gang/
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Charon Ransomware Emerges With APT-Style Tactics
The first documented deployment of the novel malware in a campaign against the Middle Eastern public sector and aviation industry may be tied to China’s state-sponsored actor Earth Baxia. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/charon-ransomware-apt-tactics
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New Charon ransomware targets Middle East public sector, aviation firms
The hacker group behind the campaign used methods similar to those of the China-linked group Earth Baxia, known for targeting government agencies in the Asia-Pacific region. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/charon-ransomware-targeting-middle-east-aviation
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BlackSuit ransomware crew loses servers, domains, and $1m in global shakedown
US cops yank servers, domains, and crypto from the Russia-linked gang – but the crooks remain at large First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/08/12/blacksuit_ransomware_crew_loses_servers/
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90 Prozent der deutschen Unternehmen erlebten im vergangenen Jahr Angriffe, von denen 66 Prozent erfolgreich waren
Semperis, ein Anbieter von KI-gestützter Identitätssicherheit und Cyber-Resilienz, hat seinen diesjährigen ‘Ransomware Risk Report” veröffentlicht, eine internationale Studie, an der 1.500 Unternehmen teilgenommen haben, um über ihre Erfahrungen mit Ransomware in den vergangenen zwölf Monaten zu berichten. In Deutschland erlebten 90 Prozent der befragten Unternehmen Ransomware-Angriffe, von denen 66 Prozent erfolgreich waren, was unter allen…
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US reveals it seized $1 million worth of Bitcoin from Russian BlackSuit ransomware gang
The United States Department of Justice has revealed that the recent takedown of the BlackSuit ransomware gang’s servers, domains, and dark web extortion site, also saw the seizure of US $1,091,453 worth of cryptocurrency. First seen on bitdefender.com Jump to article: www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/us-reveals-it-seized-1-million-worth-of-bitcoin-from-russian-blacksuit-ransomware-gang
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Second ransomware attack in two months disrupts South Korean ticketing giant
Yes24, the largest ticket retailer in South Korea, faced its second ransomware attack this summer, affecting a tour for K-pop band Day6 and other events. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/yes24-second-ransomware-attack-kpop-ticketing-affected
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Interlock Ransomware Group Leaks 43GB of Data in City of St. Paul Cyberattack
St. Paul hit by Interlock ransomware attack, 43GB of sensitive data leaked, city refuses ransom, launches Operation Secure… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/interlock-ransomware-leaks-st-paul-city-cyberattack-data/
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Saint Paul cyberattack linked to Interlock ransomware gang
The mayor of Saint Paul, Minnesota’s capital city, has confirmed that the Interlock ransomware gang is responsible for a cyberattack that disrupted many of the city’s systems and services in July. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/saint-paul-cyberattack-linked-to-interlock-ransomware-gang/
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Saint Paul cyberattack linked to Interlock ransomware gang
The mayor of Saint Paul, Minnesota’s capital city, has confirmed that the Interlock ransomware gang is responsible for a cyberattack that disrupted many of the city’s systems and services in July. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/saint-paul-cyberattack-linked-to-interlock-ransomware-gang/
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Researchers cracked the encryption used by DarkBit ransomware
Researchers at cybersecurity firm Profero cracked DarkBit ransomware encryption, allowing victims to recover files for free. Good news for the victims of the DarkBit ransomware, researchers at cybersecurity firm Profero cracked the encryption process, allowing victims to recover files for free without paying the ransom. However, at this time, the company has yet to release…
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Royal Enfield Reportedly Targeted in Ransomware Attack, Hackers Claim Data Encryption
Royal Enfield, the storied motorcycle manufacturer celebrated for its classic designs and global fan base, is reportedly grappling with a significant cybersecurity breach. A hacker collective posted a “Complete Breach Notice” on an underground forum, claiming full system compromise at Royal Enfield Corporation. According to the notice, all servers have been encrypted and backups wiped,…
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9 things CISOs need know about the dark web
Tags: 2fa, access, ai, attack, automation, backup, blockchain, botnet, breach, captcha, ceo, ciso, communications, corporate, credentials, crypto, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark-web, data, data-breach, ddos, deep-fake, defense, detection, dns, exploit, extortion, finance, fraud, group, guide, hacking, identity, incident, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, international, jobs, law, leak, lockbit, malicious, malware, marketplace, mfa, monitoring, network, open-source, phishing, privacy, ransomware, resilience, risk, russia, saas, scam, service, strategy, tactics, technology, threat, tool, training, vpn, vulnerability, zero-dayNew groups form after major marketplaces are disrupted: International takedown efforts damage infrastructure and curb cybercrime operations by disrupting larger operations, removing major players from the ecosystem and scattering user bases.However, the dark web is highly adaptive and sophisticated actors often maintain contingency plans, including mirrors, backups, and alternative forums, according to Edward Currie, associate…
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DarkBit Hackers Target VMware ESXi Servers to Deploy Ransomware and Encrypt VMDK Files
A sophisticated ransomware attack by a previously unknown cybercriminal group called >>DarkBit
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DarkBit Hackers Target VMware ESXi Servers to Deploy Ransomware and Encrypt VMDK Files
A sophisticated ransomware attack by a previously unknown cybercriminal group called >>DarkBit
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DOJ, international partners take down BlackSuit group’s infrastructure
BlackSuit has been among the most prolific ransomware gangs in recent years, targeting government agencies, critical manufacturing companies and healthcare firms. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/doj-blacksuit-ransomware-infrastructure/757370/
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BlackSuit Ransomware Takes an Infrastructure Hit From Law Enforcement
A swarm of US agencies joined with international partners to take down servers and domains and seize more than $1 million associated with BlackSuit (Royal) ransomware operations, a group that has been a chronic, persistent threat against critical infrastructure. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/blacksuit-ransomware-infrastructure-law-enforcement
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Ransomware gang claims attack on St. Paul city government
The Interlock ransomware gang is claiming to have carried out a cyberattack that has disrupted the operations of the city government of St. Paul, Minnesota. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/ransomware-gang-behind-minnesota-attack
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How Insurers Use Threat Intelligence to Reduce Losses
Tokio Marine HCC Targets Vulnerabilities Before They’re Exploited. With ransomware incidents at record highs, Tokio Marine HCC integrates dark web monitoring, vulnerability scanning and incident data into its underwriting process to help clients close gaps and lower the chance of costly breaches. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/how-insurers-use-threat-intelligence-to-reduce-losses-a-29180
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US government seized $1M from Russian ransomware gang
A global law enforcement coalition targeted the infrastructure of the group behind the Royal and BlackSuit ransomware strains, allegedly responsible for extorting victims out of $370 million since 2022. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/08/11/u-s-government-seized-1-million-from-russian-ransomware-gang/
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REvil Actor Accuses Russia of Planning 2021 Kaseya Attack
REvil affiliate Yaroslav Vasinskyi, who was convicted last year for his role in the 2021 Kaseya ransomware supply chain attack, said the Russian government was instrumental to the attack’s execution. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/revil-actor-russia-planning-2021-kaseya-attack
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BERT Ransomware
A New Breed of Cyber Threat A new ransomware strain is making waves, not just for its technical prowess but also for the mystery behind its name: BERT Ransomware. As businesses and individuals race to defend themselves against increasingly complex attacks, BERT stands out for blending classic ransomware tactics with modern evasion techniques. But what……
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MuddyWater’s DarkBit ransomware cracked for free data recovery
Cybersecurity firm Profero cracked the encryption of the DarkBit ransomware gang’s encryptors, allowing them to recover a victim’s files for free without paying a ransom. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/muddywaters-darkbit-ransomware-cracked-for-free-data-recovery/
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âš¡ Weekly Recap: BadCam Attack, WinRAR 0-Day, EDR Killer, NVIDIA Flaws, Ransomware Attacks & More
This week, cyber attackers are moving quickly, and businesses need to stay alert. They’re finding new weaknesses in popular software and coming up with clever ways to get around security. Even one unpatched flaw could let attackers in, leading to data theft or even taking control of your systems. The clock is ticking”, if defenses…
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North Korean Group ScarCruft Expands From Spying to Ransomware Attacks
North Korean hackers ScarCruft shift from spying to ransomware, using VCD malware in phishing attacks, targeting South Korea… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/north-korean-group-scarcruft-spying-ransomware-attacks/
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North Korean Group ScarCruft Expands From Spying to Ransomware Attacks
North Korean hackers ScarCruft shift from spying to ransomware, using VCD malware in phishing attacks, targeting South Korea… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/north-korean-group-scarcruft-spying-ransomware-attacks/
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North Korean Group ScarCruft Expands From Spying to Ransomware Attacks
North Korean hackers ScarCruft shift from spying to ransomware, using VCD malware in phishing attacks, targeting South Korea… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/north-korean-group-scarcruft-spying-ransomware-attacks/