Cybersecurity (4)

Cybercriminals hit new ransomware payout record with $75 million demand

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Cybercriminals hit new ransomware payout record with $75 million demand

The latest Zscaler ThreatLabz report has uncovered a new record in the world of ransomware, with a previously unheard-of $75 million ransom demand...

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Ransomware group targets IT professionals

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Ransomware group targets IT professionals

IT professionals have become targets of the Hunters International ransomware group, which uses SharpRhino RAT to infiltrate corporate networks via...

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Cencora cyberattack more severe than initially reported

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Cencora cyberattack more severe than initially reported

Pharmaceutical giant Cencora, formerly known as AmerisourceBergen, has confirmed that a February 2024 cyberattack resulted in the unauthorized access...

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A malware distribution service uses more than 3,000 GitHub accounts

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Malware distribution service uses more than 3,000 GitHub accounts

Stargazer Goblin used over 3,000 fake GitHub accounts to distribute information-stealing malware through password-protected archives. Some accounts...

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North Korean hacker hired by US security vendor immediately loaded malware

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North Korean hacker hired by US security vendor immediately loaded malware

KnowBe4, a US-based security vendor, discovered it had hired a North Korean hacker who attempted to load malware into their network, prompting an FBI...

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New bipartisan legislation targets healthcare cyber threats

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New bipartisan legislation targets healthcare cyber threats

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced legislation—the Healthcare Cybersecurity Act of 2024—to strengthen the resilience of the...

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Cybercriminal sentenced for hacking psychotherapy clinic

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Cybercriminal sentenced for hacking psychotherapy clinic

A Finnish hacker, Julius “Zeekil” Kivimäki, was recently sentenced to six years and three months in prison for orchestrating an extortion scheme...

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10 billion passwords leaked in RockYou2024’s largest compilation

Cybernews uncovered the largest-ever password compilation.

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Cybercrimes syndicate with Russian ties paralyzes Indiana County

A Russia-linked criminal syndicate, known as the Blacksuit group infiltrated Monroe County, Indiana's computer systems, effectively shutting down all...

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Florida health department ransomware attack exposes 100 GB of data

Hackers are now claiming to have published 100 gigabytes of data.

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'Eldorado' targeting Windows and Linux systems

A new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation, Eldorado, is targeting Windows and Linux systems with sophisticated encryption methods. It has...

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AHA calls for clarity in CISA's proposed cyber incident rules

The American Hospital Association (AHA) has issued a response to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) proposed rule,...

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Cyberattack strikes Chicago children's hospital, exposing data of over 790,000

On January 31, 2024, the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago fell victim to a sophisticated cyberattack that brought down its IT...

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