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SecurityWeek.webp 2021-05-12 12:39:45 Industry Reactions to Ransomware Attack on Colonial Pipeline (lien direct) Industry reactions to Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack Ransomware
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-05-10 17:08:34 Colonial Pipeline Targets Recovery From Ransomware Attack by End of Week (lien direct) After a ransomware attack forced Colonial Pipeline Company to proactively shut down operations of the largest refined products pipeline in the United States, the company is scrambling to get systems back to normal operating capacity. Ransomware
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-05-10 01:06:22 Colonial Pipeline Struggles to Restart After Ransomware Attack (lien direct) Operators of the Colonial Pipeline are struggling to get fuel flowing at normal capacity after a cyberattack forced a shutdown of distribution system, the largest refined products pipeline in the United States. Ransomware
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-05-07 14:03:21 CISA Analyzes FiveHands Ransomware (lien direct) The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has published an analysis of the FiveHands ransomware, roughly one week after FireEye's Mandiant security researchers reported seeing the malware in recent attacks. Ransomware Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-05-06 23:53:07 Insurer AXA Halts Ransomware Crime Reimbursement in France (lien direct) In an apparent industry first, the global insurance company AXA said Thursday it will stop writing cyber-insurance policies in France that reimburse customers for extortion payments made to ransomware criminals. Ransomware
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-04-30 17:27:45 Task Force Calls for Aggressive US \'Anti-Ransomware\' Campaign (lien direct) A task force attached to the Institute for Security and Technology (IST) has released set of recommendations to combat the ransomware scourge currently hitting organizations around the world. Ransomware
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-04-30 14:03:48 SonicWall Zero-Day Exploited by Ransomware Group Before It Was Patched (lien direct) A zero-day vulnerability addressed by SonicWall in its Secure Mobile Access (SMA) appliances earlier this year was exploited by a sophisticated and aggressive cybercrime group before the vendor released a patch, FireEye's Mandiant unit reported on Thursday. Ransomware Vulnerability
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-04-27 10:28:31 DC Police Department Hit by Apparent Extortion Attack (lien direct) The Washington, D.C., police department said Monday that its computer network was breached, and a Russian-speaking ransomware syndicate claimed to have stolen sensitive data, including on informants, that it threatened to share with local criminal gangs unless police paid an unspecified ransom. Ransomware
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-04-23 13:15:52 Files on QNAP NAS Devices Encrypted in Qlocker Ransomware Attacks (lien direct) Following a wave of ransomware attacks, network-attached storage (NAS) appliance manufacturer QNAP Systems says it is urgently working on finding a solution to remove malware from infected NAS devices. Ransomware Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-04-21 18:55:00 US Takes New Aim at Ransomware After Most Costly Year (lien direct) The Justice Department is taking new aim at ransomware after a year that officials say was the most costly on record for the crippling cyberattacks. Ransomware
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-04-16 14:39:13 How the Kremlin Provides a Safe Harbor for Ransomware (lien direct) A global epidemic of digital extortion known as ransomware is crippling local governments, hospitals, school districts and businesses by scrambling their data files until they pay up. Law enforcement has been largely powerless to stop it. Ransomware
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-04-14 14:09:35 Capcom Says Older VPN Device at Heart of Ransomware Attack (lien direct) Japanese video game giant Capcom revealed on Tuesday that, as part of the November 2020 ransomware attack, adversaries targeted an older backup VPN device for initial access. Ransomware
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-04-13 19:08:51 Breaches Detected Faster, But Ransomware Surge a Major Factor: FireEye (lien direct) Data from FireEye's Mandiant incident response division shows that the time it takes organizations to detect a malicious hacker attack continues to drop, but it's not only due to better threat detection capabilities.  Ransomware Threat
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-04-08 13:47:10 Cring Ransomware Targets Industrial Organizations (lien direct) Cring ransomware operators are exploiting an old path traversal vulnerability in the FortiOS SSL VPN web portal to gain access to enterprise networks, Kaspersky warns. Ransomware Vulnerability
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-04-05 15:44:34 University of California Victim of Nationwide Hack Attack (lien direct) The University of California is warning its students and staff that a ransomware group might have stolen and published their personal data and that of hundreds of other schools, government agencies and companies nationwide. Ransomware Hack
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-04-02 01:32:31 Large Florida School District Hit by Ransomware Attack (lien direct) The computer system of one of the nation's largest school districts was hacked by a criminal gang that encrypted district data and demanded $40 million in ransom or it would erase the files and post students' and employees' personal information online. Ransomware
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-03-29 14:48:20 More Ransomware Gangs Targeting Vulnerable Exchange Servers (lien direct) The Black Kingdom/Pydomer ransomware operators have joined the ranks of threat actors targeting the Exchange Server vulnerabilities that Microsoft disclosed in early March. Ransomware Threat
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-03-29 14:03:11 \'Hades\' Ransomware Hits Big Firms, but Operators Slow to Respond to Victims (lien direct) Researchers from CrowdStrike, Accenture, and Awake Security have dissected some of the attacks involving the Hades ransomware and published information on both the malware itself and the tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) employed by its operators. Ransomware Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-03-26 16:14:03 Kaspersky Sees Rise in Ransomware Attacks on ICS Devices in Developed Countries (lien direct) Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky observed a drop in ransomware attacks on industrial control system (ICS) computers in the second half of 2020, but it saw an increase in these types of attacks in developed countries. Ransomware
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-03-25 15:36:05 Mamba Ransomware Leverages DiskCryptor for Encryption, FBI Warns (lien direct) The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) this week published an alert to warn of the fact that the Mamba ransomware is abusing the DiskCryptor open source tool to encrypt entire drives, including the operating system. Ransomware Tool
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-03-23 15:37:03 Sierra Wireless Says Ransomware Disrupted Production at Manufacturing Facilities (lien direct) Sierra Wireless hit by ransomware Canada-based IoT company Sierra Wireless revealed on Tuesday that its internal IT systems were hit by a ransomware attack on March 20. Ransomware
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-03-17 04:30:16 FBI Warns of PYSA Ransomware Attacks on Education Institutions in US, UK (lien direct) An alert issued on Tuesday by the FBI warns about an increase in PYSA ransomware attacks on education institutions in the United States and the United Kingdom. Ransomware ★★★
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-03-12 14:44:21 Ransomware Operators Start Targeting Microsoft Exchange Vulnerabilities (lien direct) In addition to state-sponsored threat actors, the recently disclosed vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft Exchange Server are now being targeted by ransomware operators. Ransomware Threat
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-03-08 13:45:09 Disruptions at Pan-American Life Likely Caused by Ransomware Attack (lien direct) Pan-American Life Insurance Group (PALIG) targeted in cyberattack Ransomware
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-03-04 11:19:20 Qualys Confirms Unauthorized Access to Data via Accellion Hack (lien direct) Hours after the Clop ransomware gang published data allegedly stolen from information security and compliance solutions provider Qualys, the company has confirmed being impacted by the recent cyberattack involving Accellion's FTA product. Ransomware Hack
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-03-02 04:40:16 Ryuk Ransomware With Worm-Like Capabilities Spotted in the Wild (lien direct) In early 2021, security researchers identified a variant of the infamous Ryuk ransomware that is capable of lateral movement within the infected networks. Ransomware
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-03-01 18:28:53 Asian Food Distribution Giant JFC International Hit by Ransomware (lien direct) JFC International, a major distributor and wholesaler of Asian food products, last week revealed that it was recently targeted in a ransomware attack that disrupted some of its IT systems. The attack apparently only impacted JFC International's Europe Group, which said it had notified authorities, employees and business partners about the incident. Ransomware
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-03-01 17:21:00 Inside the Ransomware Economy (lien direct) The trouble with ransomware is well known at this point. Ransomware
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-02-24 13:44:46 Hackers Leak Data Stolen From Jet Maker Bombardier (lien direct) Just as the cybercriminals behind the Clop ransomware operation made public information supposedly stolen from Canadian business jet manufacturer Bombardier, the company confirmed suffering a data breach. Ransomware
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-02-19 13:47:37 Carmakers Kia and Hyundai Say No Evidence of Ransomware Attack (lien direct) Kia possibly hit by ransomware Carmakers Kia and Hyundai, both owned by the South Korea-based Hyundai Motor Group, said they had found no evidence that the outages they suffered in the past week in the United States were the result of a ransomware attack. Ransomware
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-02-18 15:10:50 France to Boost Cyberdefense After Hospital Malware Attacks (lien direct) French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday unveiled a plan to better arm public facilities and private companies against cybercriminals following ransomware attacks at two hospitals this month and an upsurge of similar cyber assaults in France. Ransomware Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-02-17 13:08:34 Information Posted Online After N Carolina Ransomware Attack (lien direct) An investigation into a ransomware attack on a North Carolina county's computer network showed personal information posted for sale on the “dark web,” the county said. Ransomware
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-02-17 12:12:39 Cybercriminals Leak Files Allegedly Stolen From Law Firm Jones Day (lien direct) A group of cybercriminals known for ransomware attacks has started leaking files allegedly stolen from Jones Day, a major U.S.-based law firm that has represented former president Donald Trump, including in his attempts to overturn the results of the recent election. Ransomware
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-02-09 12:15:21 U.S. Agencies Publish Ransomware Factsheet (lien direct) The National Cyber Investigative Joint Task Force (NCIJTF) on Friday released a joint-sealed ransomware factsheet detailing common attack techniques and means to ensure prevention and mitigation. Ransomware
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-02-05 18:37:18 Packaging Giant WestRock Says Ransomware Attack Hit Production (lien direct) Atlanta-based packaging giant WestRock (NYSE: WRK) on Friday shared an update on the recent ransomware incident that impacted the company's information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) systems. Ransomware
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-02-04 20:30:54 Trucking Giant Says Ransomware Attack Had $7.5M Impact (lien direct) In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) this week, North American trucking and freight transportation logistics giant Forward Air Corporation said a December 2020 ransomware attack had an impact on its fourth quarter financial results. Ransomware
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-02-01 15:00:20 Fonix Ransomware Operators Close Shop, Release Decryption Keys (lien direct) The cybercriminals behind the Fonix ransomware have announced plans to shut down their activity, and have already released the master decryption key for the malware. Ransomware
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-01-27 21:21:15 NetWalker Ransomware\'s Sites Seized by Law Enforcement (lien direct) Law enforcement authorities in the U.S. and Europe have seized the dark web sites associated with the NetWalker ransomware operations and also charged a Canadian national in relation to the malware. Ransomware
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-01-25 15:42:32 Packaging Giant WestRock Says Ransomware Attack Impacted OT Systems (lien direct) American packaging giant WestRock (NYSE: WRK) on Monday revealed that it was recently targeted in a ransomware attack that impacted both information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) systems. Ransomware
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-01-18 17:51:34 Researchers Estimate Ryuk Ransomware Operations to Be Worth $150 Million (lien direct) The Ryuk ransomware criminal enterprise is estimated to be worth more than $150,000,000, security researchers say. Ransomware
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-01-14 13:19:28 Capcom Says Personal Data of Thousands More Stolen in Ransomware Attack (lien direct) Video game giant Capcom this week revealed that thousands more people than initially believed had their personal information stolen in a ransomware attack in November 2020. Ransomware
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-01-12 15:15:28 Intel Packs Ransomware Detection Directly Into vPro Platform (lien direct) At the virtual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on Monday, chipmaker Intel announced CPU-based ransomware detection capabilities has been fitted directly into the Intel vPro platform.   Ransomware
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-01-11 18:47:09 Decryptor Released for Ransomware That Allegedly Helped Cybercriminals Make Millions (lien direct) Bitdefender on Monday announced the availability of a free tool that organizations can use to recover files encrypted by DarkSide, a piece of ransomware that cybercriminals claim helped them make millions. Ransomware Tool
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-01-08 13:25:06 FBI Warns Businesses of Egregor Ransomware Attacks (lien direct) Offered under a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) business model, the Egregor ransomware poses a great threat to businesses due to the use of double extortion, a recent private industry notification from the Federal Bureau of Investigation warns. Ransomware Threat
SecurityWeek.webp 2021-01-05 04:59:54 Ransomware Attacks Linked to Chinese Cyberspies (lien direct) China-linked cyber-espionage group APT27 is believed to have orchestrated recent ransomware attacks, including one where a legitimate Windows tool was used to encrypt the victim's files. Ransomware Tool APT 27 APT 27
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-10-03 14:30:31 Alabama Hospital System Halts Admissions Amid Malware Attack (lien direct) A hospital system that serves a large part of rural west Alabama temporarily quit accepting new patients after a ransomware attack crippled some of its computer systems Tuesday. Ransomware Malware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-10-02 08:45:36 Ransomware Hits Hundreds of US Schools, Local Governments: Study (lien direct) Hundreds of US municipalities, schools and health organizations have been hit by ransomware in 2019, leading to massive service disruptions, researchers said Tuesday. Ransomware Guideline
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-10-01 14:15:19 Medical Practice Closing Permanently After Ransomware Attack (lien direct) Medical Practice Closing Doors Permanently After Ransomware Destroys Patient Records and Backups Ransomware
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-09-25 14:22:23 Organizations Warned of Dual Threat Posed by RDP and Disruptive Ransomware (lien direct) In a paper warning about the evolution of what it calls 'disruptionware', the Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology (ICIT) highlights ransomware and RDP access as the current focus of a new development that "sees adversaries disrupting business continuity" posing "an existential threat to critical infrastructure operators." Ransomware Threat
SecurityWeek.webp 2019-09-23 12:57:41 Wyoming Hospital\'s Services Disrupted by Ransomware (lien direct) Gillette, Wyoming-based Campbell County Memorial Hospital continues to experience service disruptions after a ransomware attack hit Campbell County Health's computer systems on Friday. Ransomware
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