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Cybersecurity agencies published a joint LockBit ransomware advisory

Security Affairs

Help us #StopRansomware by visiting [link] pic.twitter.com/G5jpxtB0Fw — Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (@CISAgov) June 14, 2023 The LockBit ransomware operation was the most active in 2022 and according to the researchers it is one of the most prolific RaaS in 2023. was the prevalent variant in 2023.

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Operation Cronos: law enforcement disrupted the LockBit operation

Security Affairs

In 2022, LockBit was one of the most active ransomware groups, and its prevalence continued into 2023.

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IBM and Texas A&M AgriLife provide data, technology and expertise to farmers in need

IBM Big Data Hub

With failed crops, low yields for farmers and diminished grazing for cattle, the Texas Department of Agriculture identified climate change as a potential threat to the state’s food supply. ” That’s where digital agriculture comes in. In Texas, 2022 was one of the driest years on record.

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Promote Responsible Artificial Intelligence Innovation

Hunton Privacy

On May 4, 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration announced new actions to promote responsible American innovation in artificial intelligence (“AI”). In addition, the new Institutes announced they will advance AI R&D to drive breakthroughs in critical areas, including climate, agriculture, energy, public health, education and cybersecurity.

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A Russian national charged for committing LockBit Ransomware attacks

Security Affairs

The US authorities arrested the man in Arizona last month DoJ states that from at least as early as August 2020 to March 2023, Astamirov and other members of the LockBit ransomware gang committed wire fraud and compromised many computer systems worldwide attempting to extort the victims of ransomware attacks. law enforcement).

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US GOV OFFERS A REWARD OF UP TO $15M FOR INFO ON LOCKBIT GANG MEMBERS AND AFFILIATES

Security Affairs

In 2022, LockBit was one of the most active ransomware groups, and its prevalence continued into 2023.

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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 12 – 18 February 2024

IT Governance

Further victims of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care ransomware attack identified Harvard Pilgrim Health Care suffered a ransomware attack in April 2023, which it has been investigating since then. In response to ASA’s apparent refusal to negotiate, ALPHV is threatening to “contact clients, business partners, and competitors” next week.