Bleeping Computer
The Norwegian National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) recommends replacing SSLVPN/WebVPN solutions with alternatives due to the repeated exploitation of related vulnerabilities in edge network devices to breach corporate networks.
SecurityWeek
Nissan North America determined recently that a ransomware attack launched last year resulted in employee personal information compromise.
Bleeping Computer
Nissan North America (Nissan) suffered a data breach last year when a threat actor targeted the company's external VPN and shut down systems to receive a ransom.
Infosecurity News
The first quarter of 2024 saw the most ransomware activity ever recorded, Corvus Insurance found in a new analysis
Security Affairs
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Cyber Security News
Hackers primarily use ransomware to gain financially from their victims, by blackmailing them for payments to recover their encrypted files
Security Affairs
Government agencies revealed that Akira ransomware has breached over 250 entities worldwide and received over $42 million in ransom payments.
Bleeping Computer
Ransomware actors have had a rough start this year, as stats from cybersecurity firm Coveware show that the trend of victims declining to pay the cybercriminals continues and has now reached a new record low of 28%.
Bleeping Computer
While ransomware attacks decreased after the LockBit and BlackCat disruptions, they have once again started to ramp up with other operations filling the void.
The Cyber Express
The Akira ransomware group has been identified as the culprit behind a series of cyberattacks targeting businesses and critical infrastructure
SecurityWeek
Akira ransomware has hit over 250 organizations worldwide and received over $42 million in ransom payments.
Infosecurity News
A joint advisory from Europol and US and Dutch government agencies estimated that Akira made around $42m in ransomware proceeds from March 2023 to January 2024
The Hacker News
Akira Ransomware group has already extorted roughly $42 million from over 250 victims globally. They are now targeting both Windows and Linux systems.
CyberNews
In less than a year of operations, the Akira Ransomware gang, known for multi-extortion tactics, has claimed approximately $42 million in ransomware proceeds.
SC Magazine
Security pros say threat actors gravitate towards Linux because it’s the OS of choice for many critical server functions.
SC Magazine
despite a pause in the rise of ransomware, organizations are failing to take the steps necessary to adequately defend themselves against the increase in attacks to come.
Bleeping Computer
According to a joint advisory from the FBI, CISA, Europol's European Cybercrime Centre (EC3), and the Netherlands' National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-NL), the Akira ransomware operation has breached the networks of over 250 organizations and raked in roughly $42 million in ransom payments.
The Record
The group’s large number of attacks shortly after emerging has led experts to believe it is made up of experienced ransomware actors.
The Record
Multiple large food companies dealt with cyber incidents in 2023, including Dole, Sysco and Mondelez.
Infosecurity News
A rising volume of calls to the Scottish Cyber and Fraud Centre highlights surging threat levels
The Record
Cybersecurity experts are warning that zero-day exploits, which can be used to compromise devices before anyone is aware they’re vulnerable, have become more common as nation-state hackers and cybercriminals find sophisticated ways to carry out their attacks.
Trend Micro
This blog entry discusses the Agenda ransomware group's use of its latest Rust variant to propagate to VMWare vCenter and ESXi servers.
The Hacker News
Multiple threat actors exploit security flaws in JetBrains TeamCity to deploy ransomware, crypto miners, Cobalt Strike beacons, and Spark RAT
HACKRead
Nissan Motor Corporation's Oceania region has confirmed a data breach impacting roughly 100,000 individuals
Security Affairs
The ransomware attack that hit the systems of Nissan Oceania in December 2023 impacted roughly 100,000 individuals.
Bleeping Computer
Nissan Oceania is warning of a data breach impacting 100,000 people after suffering a cyberattack in December 2023 that was claimed by the Akira ransomware operation.
SecurityWeek
Nissan is notifying roughly 100,000 individuals of a data breach resulting from a ransomware attack conducted by the Akira cybercrime group.
CyberNews
Nissan breach impacted 100,000 individuals, with some having their passports exposed.
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Cyber Security News
Nissan Oceania, have fallen victim to a malicious cyberattack, compromising the personal information of over 10,000 individuals.
DarkReading
A possible ransomware attack has exposed government and personal data of Australians and New Zealanders, encompassing the carmaker's customers, dealers, and employees.
SecurityWeek
Stanford University is notifying 27,000 people of a data breach impacting their personal information after a ransomware attack
The Cyber Express
Stanford University has recently disclosed a significant data breach affecting more than 27,000 individuals, stemming from a security incident within
Security Affairs
Threat actors behind the ransomware attacks that hit Stanford University in 2023 gained access to 27,000 people.
Cyber Security News
Stanford, CA – Stanford University is reaching out to individuals potentially impacted by a recent data security breach within its Department of Public Safety. The breach, identified as a ransomware attack on September 27, 2023, prompted immediate action from the university, including notifications to law enforcement agencies and initiating a thorough investigation with a leading […]
Bleeping Computer
Stanford University says the personal information of 27,000 individuals was stolen in a ransomware attack impacting its Department of Public Safety (SUDPS) network.
Infosecurity News
Three-quarters of cyber-incidents Sophos responded to involved small businesses in 2023, with attackers’ main goal being data theft
CyberNews
Stanford University’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) has suffered a data breach, exposing records of 27,000 people.
The Record
The university said the hackers gained access to a network belonging to the Department of Public Safety over a four-and-a-half month period last year.
CyberNews
Cybercrime in the US cost an estimated $12.5 billion last year – and that’s just the incidents that were reported to the FBI.
Security Affairs
The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) 2023 report states that reported cybercrime losses reached $12.5 billion in 2023.
Infosecurity News
Ransomware losses in the US rose by 74% to $59.6m in 2023, according to reported incidents to the FBI
SC Magazine
Reported losses suffered by U.S. victims of ransomware attacks jumped 74% last year, according to the agency’s latest IC3 annual report.
The Cyber Express
The Akira ransomware group has set its sights on yet another target: the municipality of Bjuv in Skåne County, South
The Cyber Express
The Akira ransomware group has set its sights on yet another target: the municipality of Bjuv in Skåne County, South
SecurityWeek
The LockBit ransomware operators launched a new leak site and restored some infrastructure following the law enforcement takedown.
The Hacker News
In a dramatic turn of events, LockBitSupp, a key figure in the notorious LockBit ransomware operation, is reportedly cooperating with law enforcement.
Infosecurity News
Law enforcement agencies involved in Operation Cronos have announced they have been in contact with the LockBit kingpin aka LockbitSupp
The Cyber Express
The Akira ransomware group has allegedly claimed the Quik Pawn Shop cyberattack on the dark web, adding yet another victim
DarkReading
The now-disrupted LockBit gang outpaced its competitors in volume in 2023, as ransom amounts spiked 20% year-over-year.
Infosecurity News
Arctic Wolf found that the median ransomware demand was $600,000 in 2023, a 20% rise on the previous year
Security Affairs
CISA warns that the Akira Ransomware gang is exploiting the Cisco ASA/FTD vulnerability CVE-2020-3259 in attacks in the wild.
The Hacker News
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2020-3259) in Cisco ASA and FTD software has been added to CISA's KEV catalog.
SecurityWeek
CISA has added CVE-2020-3259, an old Cisco ASA vulnerability exploited by Akira ransomware, to its KEV catalog.
The Cyber Express
A new threat has emerged on the dark web, promising to target victims across multiple operating systems. Dubbed M.O.R.E (Multi
SC Magazine
A Canadian pipeline, U.S. government offices and Romanian hospitals are recent ransomware victims.
DataBreaches
February 7, 2024 TLP:CLEAR Report: 202402071200 Executive Summary Akira ransomware is a relatively new ransomware gang that has demonstrated aggressive and...
The Cyber Express
The Akira ransomware group has claimed yet another victim. This time, the unfortunate entity ensnared in its digital web is
Bleeping Computer
Attacks on hospitals continued this week, with ransomware operations disrupting patient care as they force organization to respond to cyberattacks.
Bleeping Computer
SMBs are attractive targets for cybercriminals as they typically have fewer resources like IT support, and lack robust security procedures, like employee cybersecurity training. Learn more from Specops Software on how SMBs can protect themselves from cyberattacks.
Bleeping Computer
Governments struck back this week against members of ransomware operations, imposing sanctions on one threat actor and sentencing another to prison.
DarkReading
Refined tactics, increased collaboration between groups, and continued success exploiting zero-days is helping ICS ransomware attackers inflict more damage, researchers find.
CyberNews
Lush’s name popped up on Akira ransomware gang’s data leak site.
Security Affairs
The 2023 RedSense report covers long-term observations we have made regarding intel trends and interconnectivity.
The Hacker News
Kasseika, the latest ransomware kid on the block, is using a sneaky trick called BYOVD to disarm your defenses before encrypting your files! It even
CyberNews
Tietoevry data centers suffered a ransomware attack by Akira cartel.
Security Affairs
A ransomware attack against the Finnish IT services provider Tietoevry disrupted the services of some Swedish government agencies and shops.
SecurityWeek
Swedish government agencies and shops were disrupted by a ransomware attack believed to have been carried out by Russian hackers.
Trend Micro
In this blog, we detail our investigation of the Kasseika ransomware and the indicators we found suggesting that the actors behind it have acquired access to the source code of the notorious BlackMatter ransomware.
The Cyber Express
In an exclusive statement to The Cyber Express team, DENHAM the Jeanmaker, the renowned denim brand founded in Amsterdam in
Bleeping Computer
Finnish IT services and enterprise cloud hosting provider Tietoevry has suffered a ransomware attack impacting cloud hosting customers in one of its data centers in Sweden, with the attack reportedly conducted by the Akira ransomware gang.
Bleeping Computer
VMware has confirmed that a critical vCenter Server remote code execution vulnerability patched in October is now under active exploitation.
The Cyber Express
Kansas State University (K-State) has officially acknowledged and is actively managing a cybersecurity incident that has caused disruptions in certain
The Cyber Express
The Hunters International ransomware group has announced its latest conquest, asserting that Gallup-McKinley County Schools in New Mexico have fallen
The Cyber Express
The Akira ransomware group has recently targeted DENHAM the Jeanmaker, a renowned denim brand established in Amsterdam in 2008. The
CyberNews
This research article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of ransomware group activity throughout the year 2023.
The Hacker News
2023 witnessed a shocking 55.5% increase in ransomware victims! Over 4,368 cases reported globally. Stay ahead in the cybersecurity game.
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Security Affairs
The Finish NCSC-FI warns of increased Akira ransomware attacks targeting NAS and tape backup devices of organizations in the country
Bleeping Computer
Mortgage lenders and related companies are becoming popular targets of ransomware gangs, with four companies in this sector recently attacked.
The Hacker News
Medusa ransomware is on the rise. With a new data leak site on the dark web, they're pressuring victims by publishing sensitive data.
Cyber Security News
Hackers impersonate security researchers to exploit trust and credibility. By posing as legitimate figures in the cybersecurity community.
DataBreaches
Bill Toulas reports: The Finish National Cybersecurity Center (NCSC-FI) is informing of increased Akira ransomware activity in December, targeting companies...
Bleeping Computer
The Finish National Cybersecurity Center (NCSC-FI) is informing of increased Akira ransomware activity in December, targeting companies in the country and wiping backups.
DataBreaches
Bill Toulas of Bleeping Computer reported on a recent Arctic Wolf Labs investigation that caught my eye. Arctic Wolf investigated two cases where victims of...
Bleeping Computer
Some organizations victimized by the Royal and Akira ransomware gangs have been targeted by a threat actor posing as a security researcher who promised to hack back the original attacker and delete stolen victim data.
The Cyber Express
The Belleville, Michigan-based Van Buren Public School has been targeted in an alleged data breach orchestrated by the notorious Akira
The Cyber Express
The Kershaw County School District, a prominent educational institution in the USA, has allegedly fallen victim to a cyberattack by
DataBreaches
On August 1, DataBreaches noticed that Parathon by JDA e-Health had been listed on the Akira ransomware leak site. Neither Akira nor Parathon responded to...
Bleeping Computer
Eagers Automotive has announced it suffered a cyberattack and was forced to halt trading on the stock exchange as it evaluates the impact of the incident.
SecurityWeek
The Akira ransomware group has taken credit for the recent attack that impacted Nissan Australia and New Zealand.
The Cyber Express
The notorious LockBit ransomware group has declared Richmont Graduate University as its latest victim, marking an alarming trend of cyber
The Hacker News
Carbanak malware is back, and it's using new tactics in ransomware attacks. Learn how it's impersonating business software to infiltrate systems.
Security Affairs
The Akira ransomware group announced it had breached the network of Nissan Australia, the Australian branch of the car maker giant.
Bleeping Computer
Earlier this month, the BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware operation suffered a five-day disruption to their Tor data leak and negotiation sites, rumored to be caused by a law enforcement action.
Bleeping Computer
Today, the Akira ransomware gang claimed that it breached the network of Nissan Australia, the Australian division of Japanese car maker Nissan.
The Hacker News
Ransomware groups are stepping up their game with remote encryption attacks. Just one vulnerable device can compromise an entire network.
SecurityWeek
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: Ukraine hacks Russia’s federal tax agency, CVE assigned to PLC exploit
The Cyber Express
The United States Senate officially announced Harry Coker, Jr. as the National Cyber Director in the White House Office of
The Cyber Express
The notorious Akira ransomware group has targeted Wondrium, an expansive online education platform covering a multitude of subjects. The alleged
Infosecurity News
Notorious ransomware collective ALPHV/BlackCat may have been disrupted by law enforcement
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