Joint international law enforcement effort involving about a dozen countries has taken down Ragnar Locker ransomware gang's dark web site, with an announcement that at least one arrest had been made.
Japanese watchmaker Seiko has suffered a data breach that leaked sensitive information, with the Russian ransomware gang BlackCat/AlphaV claiming responsibility for the attack.
The ransomware gang ALPHV has claimed to have breached Amazon's Ring on the underground site it uses to extort victims, though it has yet to provide any evidence.
Recent ransomware attacks by identified Russian organized cybercrime groups like Vice Society and Ryuk have shed light on the critical need for companies to revamp security protocols, particularly within critical infrastructures such as healthcare, energy, and public services.
A recent Treasury Department statement accused sanctioned members of the ransomware gang of working with the Russian Intelligence Services and aligning with government objectives in its 2020 activities.
Ragnar Locker ransomware gang targeted the municipality of Zwijndrecht but instead hacked a local Belgian police unit, releasing sensitive police data, including investigation reports and criminal records.
Online trust and identity management giant Entrust suffered a security breach by a notorious ransomware gang that exfiltrated files from the company’s internal network.
Since June, some ransomware gangs have begun incorporating search functions into their data leak sites, making stolen data more accessible to put added pressure on victims.
LockBit may have wanted to the hit the headlines following a Mandiant report linking them to Evil Corp, which would mean lost revenue due to US government sanctions.
It is unclear if the website defacement with ransom notes signals a broader trend, but ransomware gangs have been known to change and evolve their tactics over time.
