br00t4c, 1 day ago to random

Newly discovered ransomware uses BitLocker to encrypt victim data

#ransomware

https://arstechnica.com/?p=2027056

sebsauvage, 2 days ago to random French

#ransomware #ironie
C'est beau : Ce ransomware chiffre le disque local avec le système de chiffrement de disque intégré à Windows (BitLocker), envoie la clé aux escrocs, puis efface la clé locale.
https://www.theregister.com/2024/05/23/ransomware_abuses_microsoft_bitlocker/

gcluley, 2 days ago to Cybersecurity

UK Government ponders major changes to ransomware response – what you need to know.

Find out in my article on the Exponential-e blog: https://www.exponential-e.com/blog/uk-government-ponders-major-changes-to-ransomware-response-what-you-need-to-know

#cybersecurity #ransomware

gtbarry, 3 days ago to Canada

LockBit says they stole data in London Drugs ransomware attack

the LockBit ransomware gang claimed they were behind the April cyberattack on Canadian pharmacy chain London Drugs and is now threatening to publish stolen data online after allegedly failed negotiations

#LondonDrugs #canada #databreach #LockBit #ransomware #malware #security #cybersecurity #infosec #hackers #hacking #hacked

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lockbit-says-they-stole-data-in-london-drugs-ransomware-attack/

publicvoit, 3 days ago to security

Google Online #Security Blog: On Fire Drills and #Phishing Tests
https://security.googleblog.com/2024/05/on-fire-drills-and-phishing-tests.html

"The more effective approach to both risks is a focused pursuit of secure-by-default systems in the long term, and a focus on investment in engineering defenses such as unphishable credentials (like passkeys) and implementing multi-party approval for sensitive security contexts throughout production systems."

I'd say that basically means: no #Microsoft products.

#phishingtests #FIDO2 #ransomware #malware

br00t4c, 3 days ago to random

Stopping ransomware in multicloud environments

#ransomware #survey

https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2024/05/22/stopping_ransomware_in_multicloud_environments/

br00t4c, 4 days ago to random

LockBit dethroned as leading ransomware gang for first time post-takedown

#attacks #ransomware

https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2024/05/22/lockbit_dethroned_as_leading_ransomware/

br00t4c, 4 days ago to random

Uncle Sam to inject $50M into auto-patcher for hospital IT

#ransomware

https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2024/05/22/50m_investment_hospital_security/

br00t4c, 4 days ago to random

With ransomware whales becoming so dominant, would-be challengers ask 'what's the point?'

#ransomware

https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2024/05/21/with_ransomware_whales_becoming_so/

br00t4c, 5 days ago to random

With ransomware whales becoming so dominant, would-be challengers ask 'what's the point?'

#ransomware

https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2024/05/21/with_ransomware_whales_becoming_so/

gcluley, 8 days ago to Cybersecurity

Nissan has disclosed that a ransomware attack resulted in the exposure of the social security numbers of 53,000 employees.

Read more in my article on the Bitdefender blog: https://www.bitdefender.com/blog/hotforsecurity/nissan-reveals-ransomware-attack-exposed-53-000-workers-social-security-numbers/

#cybersecurity #databreach #ransomware

gcluley, 12 days ago to Cybersecurity

Black Basta ransomware group's techniques evolve, as FBI issues new warning in wake of hospital attack.

Read more in my article on the Exponential-e blog: https://www.exponential-e.com/blog/black-basta-ransomware-groups-techniques-evolve-as-fbi-issues-new-warning-in-wake-of-hospital-attack

#cybersecurity #databreach #ransomware #socialengineering #malware

br00t4c, 12 days ago to random

Black Basta ransomware group is imperiling critical infrastructure, groups warn

#group #ransomware

https://arstechnica.com/?p=2024051

br00t4c, 12 days ago to random

Uncle Sam urges action after Black Basta ransomware infects Ascension

#experts #ransomware

https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2024/05/13/cisa_ascension_ransomware/

br00t4c, 13 days ago to random

Ransomware negotiator weighs in on the extortion payment debate with El Reg

#attacks #ransomware

https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2024/05/12/ransomware_negotiator_payments/

br00t4c, 15 days ago to Russia

Black Basta Ransomware Attack Brought Down Ascension IT Systems, Report Finds

#ransomware #russia

https://it.slashdot.org/story/24/05/11/0111205/black-basta-ransomware-attack-brought-down-ascension-it-systems-report-finds

gtbarry, 15 days ago to security

Boeing confirms attempted $200 million ransomware extortion attempt

The cybercriminals who targeted Boeing using the LockBit ransomware platform in October 2023 demanded a $200 million extortion payment.

Boeing reportedly did not pay any ransom to LockBit after roughly 43 gigabytes of company data was posted to LockBit’s website in early November.

#Boeing #LockBit #ransomware #malware #security #cybersecurity #hackers #hacking #hacked

https://cyberscoop.com/boeing-confirms-attempted-200-million-ransomware-extortion-attempt/

jos1264, 16 days ago to random

Healthcare Giant Ascension Hacked, Hospitals Diverting Emergency Service https://www.securityweek.com/healthcare-giant-ascension-hacked-hospitals-diverting-emergency-service/ #DataBreaches #Ransomware #healthcare #Ascension #MyChart

gcluley, 16 days ago to Cybersecurity

Boeing refused to pay $200 million ransomware demand from LockBit gang. Good for them!

Read more in my article on the Bitdefender blog: https://www.bitdefender.com/blog/hotforsecurity/boeing-refused-to-pay-200-million-ransomware-demand-from-lockbit-gang/

#cybersecurity #ransomware #databreach

gcluley, 16 days ago to Cybersecurity

The kingpin of the LockBit ransomware is named and sanctioned, a cybersecurity consultant is charged with a $1.5 million extortion, and a romance fraudster defrauded women he met on Tinder of £80,000.

All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the @smashingsecurity podcast with yours truly and Carole Theriault, joined this week by “Ransomware Sommelier” Allan Liska.

https://grahamcluley.com/smashing-security-podcast-371/

#cybersecurity #podcast #ransomware #lockbit

gcluley, 16 days ago to Cybersecurity

$10 million reward offer for apprehension of unmasked LockBit ransomware leader.

Read more in my article on the Exponential-e blog: https://www.exponential-e.com/blog/10-million-reward-offer-for-apprehension-of-unmasked-lockbit-ransomware-leader

#cybersecurity #ransomware #malware #lockbit

br00t4c, 17 days ago to random

Ransomware Crooks Now SIM Swap Executives' Kids To Pressure Their Parents

#anonymous #ransomware

https://it.slashdot.org/story/24/05/08/211245/ransomware-crooks-now-sim-swap-executives-kids-to-pressure-their-parents

David_Hollingworth, 17 days ago to Cybersecurity

There is a LOT of sensitive patient data in this breach.

#ransomware #cybersecurity

https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/10534-patient-data-published-following-inc-ransom-attack-on-nhs-dumfries-and-galloway

br00t4c, 17 days ago to random

Ten years since the first corp ransomware, Mikko Hypponen sees no end in sight

#anniversary #ransomware

https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2024/05/08/mikko_ransomware_decade/

br00t4c, 18 days ago to random

Ten years since the first corp ransomware, Mikko Hypponen sees no end in sight

#anniversary #ransomware

https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2024/05/08/mikko_ransomware/