Search results for: “ransomware”
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Russian Initial Access Broker Pleads Guilty in US for Yanluowang Ransomware Attacks
A Russian initial access broker (IAB) pleaded guilty in the United States for facilitating at least seven Yanluowang ransomware attacks, demanding $24 million from American organizations. This case highlights the crucial role of IABs in the cybercriminal ecosystem and international law enforcement efforts to combat ransomware.
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Ransomware Attack Cripples Asahi Group Holdings’ Deliveries, Financials
A ransomware attack has severely impacted Asahi Group Holdings, disrupting beer deliveries and financial reporting for a month, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in supply chain integrity and data security for large corporations.
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Arctic Wolf Acquires UpSight Security, Bolstering Ransomware Prevention with Predictive AI
Arctic Wolf acquires UpSight Security to enhance ransomware prevention with predictive AI, integrating advanced capabilities into its Aurora endpoint platform for proactive threat neutralization and rapid recovery.
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MIT Retracts Controversial AI Ransomware Study Amid Expert Scrutiny
MIT’s Sloan School of Management has retracted a study claiming AI drives 80% of ransomware attacks after cybersecurity experts raised concerns about its methodology and evidence.
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U.S. Prosecutors Indict Cybersecurity Insiders Accused of BlackCat Ransomware Attacks
Federal prosecutors in the United States have indicted three individuals, including cybersecurity professionals, for allegedly hacking into the networks of five U.S. companies using BlackCat (also known as ALPHV) ransomware between May and November 2023. The group is accused of deploying the ransomware and extorting victims for cryptocurrency payments.
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U.S. Prosecutors Indict Three in BlackCat Ransomware Scheme
Federal prosecutors in the United States have indicted three individuals for allegedly operating as part of a BlackCat (ALPHV) ransomware operation, targeting five U.S. companies and extorting significant sums.
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Conti Ransomware Suspect Extradited to US, Faces Charges
Oleksii Oleksiyovych Lytvynenko, a Ukrainian national, has been extradited from Ireland to the United States to face charges of conspiracy related to the deployment of the Conti ransomware. This marks a significant international effort against cybercrime.
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CISA Confirms Linux Kernel Flaw Exploited in Ransomware Attacks
CISA confirms active exploitation of CVE-2024-1086, a Linux kernel privilege escalation flaw, in ransomware attacks, urging federal agencies to patch immediately.
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Ukrainian National Extradited to U.S. on Conti Ransomware Charges
Ukrainian national Oleksii Oleksiyovych Lytvynenko has been extradited to the U.S. to face charges related to his alleged involvement with the Conti ransomware operation. This action highlights ongoing international efforts against cybercriminals, with Lytvynenko facing potential penalties for wire fraud and computer fraud conspiracy. The Conti group, active from 2020 to 2022, is linked to…
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Akira Ransomware Group Claims 23GB Data Exfiltration from Apache OpenOffice
The Akira ransomware group claims to have exfiltrated 23GB of data from Apache OpenOffice, including sensitive employee and financial records. The Apache Software Foundation has not yet confirmed the alleged breach, while Akira continues its double extortion attacks globally.