Ransomware
Ransomware news on FBI, BlackCat, and Game plan release
It’s widely known that the Ryhsida Ransomware gang successfully infiltrated the servers of Insomniac, a company specializing in X-Men game development, including the Wolverine series co-developed with Sony Inc. The gang stole crucial data files, totaling 1.67 terabytes, and is now asserting its data breach by gradually releasing the information. Despite not receiving the demanded […]
Ransomware news currently trending on Google
1.) A cloud computing firm named ‘Trellance‘ recently fell victim to hackers spreading ransomware, causing disruptions and outages for approximately 60 credit unions in the United States. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), responsible for overseeing technology related to federal credit unions, confirmed the incident. NCUA assured the public that systems would be restored within […]
ALPHV Ransomware gang files SEC Complaint against a victim
In a groundbreaking development in the realm of ransomware, ALPHV, also known as BlackCAT, has taken an unprecedented step by filing a complaint with the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) against a victim who failed to adhere to the stipulated rule mandating disclosure of a cyber attack within a 4-day timeframe. The targeted victim in […]
LockBit hiring young hackers to launch ransomware attacks
LockBit, a notorious ransomware gang, has consistently targeted major corporations, with victims ranging from Boeing and DP World to the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and Allen and Overy. Recent revelations suggest that the hackers achieved their success by exploiting a vulnerability in Citrix Bleed on their NetScaler server, a flaw that had been […]
Trending Cybersecurity News headlines on Google
Apple dismisses political controversy over its security alert Apple Inc has released a statement acknowledging attempts by state-sponsored actors to breach the devices of its users in various countries, including India. However, the company distanced itself from the ongoing espionage controversy within Indian politics, where the Opposition Congress has alleged that the ruling BJP government […]
Ransomware news trending on Google
1.) A ransomware group known as “Play” has recently issued a concerning statement. They have threatened to release the personal details of more than 8,600 Dallas County employees on the dark web unless their ransom demands are met. To add weight to their threat, the hackers have shared several screenshots that display personal information belonging […]
Top 3 Google trending news headlines related to Cyber Attacks
International Criminal Court suffers espionage related cyber attack The International Criminal Court (ICC) has officially determined that the recent cyberattack on its digital systems, which occurred last month, was an act of espionage with the intent to compromise sensitive court data. Situated in The Hague, the ICC houses a wealth of confidential information, including records […]
Maritime Companies Increasingly Paying Ransoms Amidst Ransomware Surge
In the double extortion strategy, cybercriminals first exfiltrate sensitive data from the victim’s servers and then encrypt the data, making it inaccessible. They then demand a ransom for both the decryption key and the assurance that they will not release the stolen data publicly. This places immense pressure on the targeted companies, leaving them with […]
Interesting cyber attack headlines trending on Google for this day
“Ukraine Cyber Alliance Takes Down Trigona Ransomware Gang, Wipes Their Data Clean” In recent times, we’ve witnessed numerous headlines about ransomware groups wreaking havoc on corporate networks. However, this time, the ‘Ukraine Cyber Alliance,’ a group of activists, managed to infiltrate the Trigona Ransomware gang’s database and completely obliterate their operations. Notably, they absconded with […]
A Deep Dive into Ransomware History: From Its Origins to Modern Threats
Ransomware, a malicious form of software that encrypts or locks digital files and demands a ransom from victims in exchange for decryption, has evolved into a major cybersecurity threat. In this article, we will embark on a journey through the history of ransomware, from its early beginnings to the complex and dangerous forms we face […]
