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Vice Society Ransomware Attackers Targeted Dozens of Schools in 2022

The Vice Society cybercrime group has disproportionately targeted educational institutions, accounting for 33 victims in 2022 and surpassing other ransomware f…

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Russian Courts Targeted by New CryWiper Data Wiper Malware Posing as Ransomware

A new data wiper malware calledCryWiperhas been found targeting Russian government agencies, including mayor's offices and courts."Although it disguises itself…

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Cuba Ransomware Extorted Over $60 Million in Ransom Fees from More than 100 Entities

The threat actors behind Cuba (aka COLDDRAW) ransomware have received more than $60 million in ransom payments and compromised over 100 entities across the wor…

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New RansomExx Ransomware Variant Rewritten in the Rust Programming Language

The operators of the RansomExx ransomware have become the latest to develop a new variant fully rewritten in the Rust programming language, following other str…

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Multiple Campaigns Exploit VMware Vulnerability to Deploy Crypto Miners and Ransomware

A now-patched vulnerability in VMware Workspace ONE Access has been observed being exploited to deliver both cryptocurrency miners and ransomware on affected m…

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OldGremlin Hackers Use Linux Ransomware to Attack Russian Orgs

OldGremlin, one of the few ransomware groups attacking Russian corporate networks, has expanded its toolkit with file-encrypting malware for Linux machines.

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Be Aware! 6 Steps to Protect Against Ransomware

The ever-changing landscape of technology is a fascinating sight to see, but not all the…Be Aware! 6 Steps to Protect Against Ransomware on Latest Hacking News…

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GwisinLocker A New Ransomware Encrypts Windows and Linux ESXi Servers

A new ransomware family has been discovered, which targets specifically Linux-based systems using a range of encryption methods. GwisinLocker is the malware re…

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How Businesses Are Affected by Ransomware Attacks

When it comes to cybercrime, there are many different types of attacks that are carried…How Businesses Are Affected by Ransomware Attacks on Latest Hacking New…

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FBI Seizes $500,000 Ransomware Payments and Crypto from North Korean Hackers

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has announced the seizure of $500,000 worth of Bitcoin from North Korean hackers who extorted digital payments from severa…

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Windows, Linux, ESXi Systems Targeted by Novel Luna Ransomware

Windows, Linux, and ESXi systems could be encrypted with the novel Luna ransomware family, which is believed to be developed by Russian-speaking threat actors,…

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New Rust-based Ransomware Family Targets Windows, Linux, and ESXi Systems

Kaspersky security researchers have disclosed details of a brand-new ransomware family written in Rust, making it the third strain afterBlackCatandHiveto use t…

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Cybersecurity Experts Warn of Emerging Threat of "Black Basta" Ransomware

The Black Basta ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) syndicate has amassed nearly 50 victims in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand within two mon…

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LockBit 3.0 Ransomware Launches ‘Bug Bounty Program’

While businesses have yet to recognize the importance of running bug bounty programs fully, cybercriminals…LockBit 3.0 Ransomware Launches ‘Bug Bounty Program’…

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HelloXD Ransomware Installing Backdoor on Targeted Windows and Linux Systems

Windows and Linux systems are being targeted by a ransomware variant called HelloXD, with the infections also involving the deployment of a backdoor to facilit…

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Linux version of Black Basta ransomware targets VMware ESXi servers

Black Basta is the latest ransomware gang to add support for encrypting VMware ESXi virtual machines (VMs) running on enterprise Linux servers.

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New 'Cheers' Linux ransomware targets VMware ESXi servers

A new ransomware named ''Cheers' has appeared in the cybercrime space and has started its operations by targeting vulnerable VMware ESXi servers.

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New Cheers Linux ransomware targets VMware ESXi servers

A new ransomware named ''Cheers' has appeared in the cybercrime space and has started its operations by targeting vulnerable VMware ESXi servers.

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Soaring Ransomware payments, consistent infections, deceptive URLs and more in this year’s 2022 BrightCloud® Threat Report

By: Grayson Milbourne, Security Intelligence Director Cyber threats are becoming increasingly difficult to detect. Cybercriminals…Soaring Ransomware payments, …

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Hive ransomware ports its Linux VMware ESXi encryptor to Ru

The Hive ransomware operation has converted their VMware ESXi Linux encryptor to the Rust programming language and added new features to make it harder for sec…

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Google Uncovers 'Initial Access Broker' Working with Conti Ransomware Gang

Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) took the wraps off a newinitial access brokerthat it said is closely affiliated to a Russian cyber crime gang notorious fo…

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Russian Ransomware Gang Retool Custom Hacking Tools of Other APT Groups

A Russian-speaking ransomware outfit likely targeted an unnamed entity in the gambling and gaming sector in Europe and Central America by repurposing custom to…

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Ukrainian Hacker Linked to REvil Ransomware Attacks Extradited to United States

Yaroslav Vasinskyi, a Ukrainian national, linked to the Russia-basedREvil ransomware grouphas been extradited to the U.S. to face charges for his role in carry…

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Conti Ransomware Gang's Internal Chats Leaked Online After Siding With Russia

Days after the Conti ransomware group broadcasted a pro-Russian message pledging its allegiance to Vladimir Putin's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, an anonymous s…