A Dutch public and private sector anti-ransomware initiative has contributed to ransomware disruptions globally, found an assessment from the University of Leiden. "Project Melissa" was launched in 2023 by Cybersafe Netherlands, the Dutch National Cyber Security Center and security companies.
This week, a vodka maker in bankruptcy cited its ransomware attack, no ransomware at the Spanish tax agency and cable cuttings in Finland. Data stolen from Japanese shoppers, Chemonics International and law firm KYL. A sweep of Asian cybercrime, trends in the U.K. and ENGlobal ransomware attack.
An international investigation led by the U.K. busted Russian money cash-for-crypto laundering networks in an operation that's led to the arrest of 84 individuals and U.S. sanctions against others. One of the network allegedly laundered extortion money paid to the Ryuk ransomware group.
At least three National Health Service hospitals in U.K. are responding to recent cyber incidents, including a children's hospital and a heart and chest specialty hospital - both located in Liverpool - that share IT systems. INC Ransom claims to have stolen data from the two hospitals.
A suspected, prolific ransomware affiliate hacker and developer has been arrested on criminal charges in Russia, reported Kremlin media. Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev has been wanted by U.S. authorities since 2023 for his alleged participation in the LockBit, Hive and Babuk ransomware groups.
The Australian government's proposed cybersecurity legislation passed both houses of the Parliament on Monday, formalizing the government's strategy to boost ransomware payment reporting, mandate basic cybersecurity standards for connected devices and enhance critical infrastructure security.
Halcyon has raised $100 million in Series C funding, reaching a $1 billion valuation. The company plans to enhance its cutting-edge ransomware solutions by taking on data exfiltration, deepen ties with Dell and Cisco, and expand its market presence into Japan with a partner-driven approach.
Major grocery store chains, Starbucks and other large organizations are experiencing disruptions following a ransomware attack against supply chain management service provider Blue Yonder. The provider said it is continuing to probe the attack and has no timeline for service restoration.
An Illinois gastroenterology practice and a California pulmonary practice are among the latest medical specialty groups targeted by cybercriminals who claim to have their patients' sensitive health information. Attacks on such specialty healthcare practices appear to be rising, some experts said.
The Black Basta ransomware group has been refining its social engineering tactics to amass more victims despite escalating law enforcement disruptions, together with a shift to more "strategic, long-term planning" that security experts said suggests Russian state ties.
Russian-based cybercrime gang BianLian has continued to thrive since shifting from using double extortion strategies to primarily data theft last year. BianLian is the third most active ransomware gang with a penchant for healthcare, and authorities are warning that the group has adopted new TTPs.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services needs to take important actions to do a better job of carrying out its duties as the lead federal agency responsible for strengthening cybersecurity in the healthcare and public health sector, said a new federal watchdog agency report.
This week, Russia suspected in Balctic Sea cable sabotage, VPNs draw ransomware attackers and Swiss snail mail malware. An AI training company reported a cybertheft of $250,000 and a U.S. space firm reported a breach. Microsoft said it will pay $$$ for AI vulnerabilities and a MFA success story.
Will the indictment of five alleged members of the loosely affiliated Scattered Spider cybercrime group disrupt its wider activities? The current count of known attacks tied to the group stands at over 130, but the accused have so far been tied by the FBI to only 45 of the attacks.
An Oklahoma hospital quickly restored its IT systems after a ransomware attack in September, but the 62-bed hospital could not recover some data and later learned that hackers may have accessed the personal information of 133,000 people. The attack is the latest involving a small rural hospital.
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