SecurityWeek
LockBit Affiliate Deploys New 3AM Ransomware in Recent Attack
A LockBit affiliate has deployed the new 3AM ransomware family on a victim’s network, after LockBit’s execution was blocked.
Bleeping Computer
Researchers link 3AM ransomware to Conti, Royal cybercrime gangs
Security researchers analyzing the activity of the recently emerged 3AM ransomware operation uncovered close connections with infamous groups, such as the Conti syndicate and the Royal ransomware gang.
Bleeping Computer
Hackers use new 3AM ransomware to save failed LockBit attack
A new ransomware strain called 3AM has been uncovered after a threat actor used it in an attack that failed to deploy LockBit ransomware on a target network.
The Hacker News
Rust-Written 3AM Ransomware: A Sneak Peek into a New Malware Family
A new ransomware, 3AM, has emerged! It's written in Rust and aims to encrypt files while deleting Volume Shadow copies.
Infosecurity News
Wake-Up Call as 3AM Ransomware Variant Is Discovered
Symantec says it was used in a failed LockBit attack
DarkReading
When LockBit Ransomware Fails, Attackers Deploy Brand-New '3AM'
Nothing good happens after 2 a.m., they say, especially when hackers have two kinds of ransomware at their disposal.
The Hacker News
3 Ransomware Group Newcomers to Watch in 2024
2023 witnessed a shocking 55.5% increase in ransomware victims! Over 4,368 cases reported globally. Stay ahead in the cybersecurity game.
Bleeping Computer
The Week in Ransomware - September 15th 2023 - Russian Roulette
This week's big news is the extortion attacks on the Caesars and MGM Las Vegas casino chains, with one having already paid the ransom and the other still facing operational disruptions.
SecurityWeek
Boeing Investigating Ransomware Attack Claims
The LockBit ransomware gang claims to have stolen large amounts of data from aerospace giant Boeing, which is investigating
The Hacker News
FBI Warns of Rising Trend of Dual Ransomware Attacks Targeting U.S. Companies
FBI Alert: Dual ransomware attacks are surging, targeting U.S. businesses with multiple variants.
Bleeping Computer
The Week in Ransomware - January 26th 2024 - Govts strike back
Governments struck back this week against members of ransomware operations, imposing sanctions on one threat actor and sentencing another to prison.
ZDNet
Thanks, dad: jammer used to stop kids going online, wipes out a town's internet by mistake | ZDNet
The -interesting- control method could lead to a hefty fine and jail time.
Cyber Security News
ThreeAM Ransomware Attacking Small & Medium Companies
Security analysts at Intrinsic recently discovered ThreeAM (aka 3 AM, ThreeAMtime) ransomware which has been actively attacking small and medium companies.
CSO
MGM ransomware attack costs $100 million, in busy month for breaches
MGM said cyberinsurance will cover the $100 million impact on operations, but meanwhile experts expect the ransomware trend to continue, fueled by nation-state actors.
The Hacker News
Albabat, Kasseika, Kuiper: New Ransomware Gangs Rise with Rust and Golang
Faust, the untargeted ransomware variant, highlights the need for comprehensive protection.
Naked Security
Cryptocoin ATMs ruled illegal – “Shut down at once”, says regulator
If you live in the UK and hadn’t yet heard of cryptocoin ATMs… it’s too late now!
DataBreaches
Visiting Physician’s Network in Texas silent about ransomware attack and incident response
One of the newer ransomware groups to open a leak site is “ThreeAM.” Bleeping Computer recently reported that the ThreeAM malware is written in...
The Record
Ransomware payments doubled to more than $1 billion in 2023
Companies, individuals and other victims of ransomware attacks paid hackers more than $1.1 billion in 2023 in exchange for unlocking their data, according to new research.
SecurityWeek
LockBit Ransomware Gang Resurfaces With New Site
The LockBit ransomware operators launched a new leak site and restored some infrastructure following the law enforcement takedown.
ZDNet
Microsoft: These are the Windows Update policies you should set for your PCs (and rollercoasters) | ZDNet
Wondering about Windows updates for PCs or kiosks, billboards and rollercoasters? Microsoft has it covered.
Cyber Security News
Threat and Vulnerability Roundup For The Week Of 10th to September 16th
This week's Threat and Vulnerability Roundup from Cyber Writes brings you the most recent cybersecurity news.