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Cyber SecurityNews

FBI Alert Warns of BlackCat Ransomware That Compromised 60 Organizations in 4 Months

May 5, 2022
The FBI warned that BlackCat ransomware had compromised 60 organizations worldwide as of March 2022 and demanded millions in ransom payment. Alert linked BlackCat to the now-defunct BlackMatter ransomware group.
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Cyber SecurityNews

Ransomware Attacks Affected 649 Critical Infrastructure Organizations in 2021, FBI Cyber Crime Report Says

April 5, 2022
FBI's annual internet crime report says cyber crime losses increased by almost two-thirds while ransomware attacks remain the greatest risk to critical infrastructure organizations.
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Close up of hacker hand stealing data from digital tablet showing ransomware attacks
Cyber SecurityInsights

Combat Double Extortion Ransomware Attacks by Devaluing Your Data

April 5, 2022
Devaluing data makes the information meaningless to bad actors regardless of how much data and which type of data is exfiltrated. This strategy prevents fraudsters from holding your data hostage during ransomware attacks — even if bad actors bypass your security measures, they can’t sell or expose the information.
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Cyber SecurityInsights

Key Steps for Public Sector Agencies To Defend Against Ransomware Attacks

April 4, 2022
New cloud-based data backup, protection and cybersecurity solutions that are compliant to the appropriate frameworks and certified will enable public sector agencies to maximize operational uptime and reduce the threat of ransomware attacks.
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Aerial view of coal power plant showing ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure expose OT information
Cyber SecurityNews

One in Seven Ransomware Attacks on Critical Infrastructure and Industrial Systems Expose Sensitive OT Information

February 22, 2022
Mandiant analyzed data published from ransomware attacks and discovered that they exposed sensitive OT information that could be used to analyze targets to craft sophisticated attacks.
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Business woman hand using computer with padlock security interface showing supply chain attacks and ransomware attacks
Cyber SecurityNews

Legacy IT Vendors Losing Trust as Supply Chain Attacks, Ransomware Attacks Run Rampant

December 10, 2021
A new survey reveals deepening frustration with legacy IT vendors such as Microsoft, as supply chain attacks and ransomware attacks fed by vulnerabilities in their software become the "new normal.”
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Virtual locks over the globe showing defense for ransomware attacks
Cyber SecurityInsights

5 Defenses for 5 Ransomware Root Causes

December 6, 2021
Ransomware groups have shifted from the automated, ‘spray and pray’ tactics of yesterday to highly targeted, human-operated ransomware attacks, carefully crafted to find and encrypt your data and cause maximum critical service disruption.
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Woman in handcuffs behind bank notes showing law enforcement arrest of suspects for ransomware attacks
Cyber SecurityNews

Europol Arrested 12 High-valued Suspects Responsible for Over 1,800 Ransomware Attacks on Critical Infrastructure in 71 Countries

November 11, 2021
Suspects affiliated with a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) platform used in LockerGoga, MegaCortex, and Dharma ransomware attacks were detained in Ukraine and Switzerland.
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Technician holding network cables in data center showing ransomware attacks and insider threat
Cyber SecurityInsights

Why Ransomware Attackers Are Moving Towards Insider Attacks and What To Do About It

November 4, 2021
In response to tightening security, it appears that ransomware hackers are adopting new methods. One gang, Lockbit 2.0, is now offering millions of dollars to employees who are willing to help them gain access to a network.
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Microsoft logo seen above its headquarters showing ransomware attacks on Exchange servers
Cyber SecurityNews

LockFile Ransomware Attacks Exploit ProxyShell Vulnerabilities on Unpatched Microsoft Exchange Servers

September 2, 2021
CISA issues urgent alert as threat actors actively exploit ProxyShell vulnerabilities on unpatched Microsoft Exchange servers to execute LockFile ransomware attacks.
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Data Breach on DEA Law Enforcement System Grants Cyber Criminals Access to 16 Databases

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VPN Providers Ordered by Indian Government To Hold All Customer Data for Five Years, Hand Over to Government Upon Request

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Could a Cyber Attack Overthrow a Government? Conti Ransomware Group Now Threatening To Topple Costa Rican Government if Ransom Not Paid

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