Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

government offers rewards of up to $15 million for information that could lead to the identification or location of LockBit ransomware gang members and affiliates. LockBit ransomware attacks have resulted in ransom payments exceeding $144 million for recovery. ” reads the press release published by the U.S.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 3, 2020

REvil /Sodinokibi ransomware operators launch an auction site to sell data stolen from victims that have chosen to not pay the ransom. The Sodinokibi ransomware operators have launched an eBay-like auction site for stolen data where they plan to sell data stolen from the victims. SecurityAffairs – ransomware, cybersecurity).

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The FBI and CISA issued a joint cybersecurity advisory to warn organizations to remain vigilant against ransomware attacks during weekends or holidays. The FBI and CISA warn organizations to keep high their defenses against ransomware attacks during weekends or holidays. ” reads the advisory published by CISA.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 28, 2020

In March 2020, KrebsOnSecurity alerted Swedish security giant Gunnebo Group that hackers had broken into its network and sold the access to a criminal group which specializes in deploying ransomware. Reached by phone today, Jansson said he quit the company in August, right around the time Gunnebo disclosed the thwarted ransomware attack.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure and a surge in exploited vulnerabilities are getting the attention of U.S. BlackByte Ransomware Attack Methods, IoCs. The FBI-Secret Service warning came just ahead of news that the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers had also been hit by BlackByte ransomware. The FBI and U.S.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Law enforcement provided additional details about the international Operation Cronos that led to the disruption of the Lockbit ransomware operation. Yesterday, a joint law enforcement action, code-named Operation Cronos , conducted by law enforcement agencies from 11 countries disrupted the LockBit ransomware operation.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 1, 2021

White House spokeswoman speculates threat actors behind the JBS ransomware attack have a Russian origin. White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Air Force One that the company notified the US government Sunday that it was the victim of a ransomware attack. Department of Agriculture.

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The Security Ledger

MAY 8, 2022

A cyber attack has disrupted the operations of AGCO/Fendt, a major manufacturer of agricultural equipment, the company has acknowledged. A cyber attack has disrupted the operations of AGCO/Fendt, a major manufacturer of agricultural equipment, the company has ack[link]. Cyber attacks on agriculture on the rise.

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The Security Ledger

MAY 15, 2021

Intel 471 CISO Brandon Hoffman joins us to to discuss Darkside, the ransomware group that attacked the Colonial Pipeline, why the crew may have bitten off more than it can chew and what the attack says about the state of America's Critical Infrastructure. government into an unanticipated crisis. government. What happened? .

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The Security Ledger

AUGUST 17, 2021

Related Stories Episode 217: What Fighting Pirates Teaches Us About Ransomware Episode 218: Denial of Sustenance Attacks -The Cyber Risk To Agriculture Episode 222: US Rep. The post Connecting The Dots: The Kremlin’s Links to Cyber Crime appeared first on The Security Ledger with Paul F.

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The Security Ledger

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Eric Goldstein, Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), says the agency is all about helping companies and local government to keep hackers at bay. Related Stories Spotlight: When Ransomware Comes Calling Episode 227: What’s Fueling Cyber Attacks on Agriculture ?

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The Security Ledger

MAY 3, 2022

Related Stories DEF CON: Security Holes in Deere, Case IH Shine Spotlight on Agriculture Cyber Risk Episode 235: Justine Bone of MedSec on Healthcare Insecurity Episode 234: Rep. Growing Threats to agriculture. DEF CON: Security Holes in Deere, Case IH Shine Spotlight on Agriculture Cyber Risk.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In March, the threat actors hit a South American agricultural organization. ” The Andariel APT (aka Stonefly) has been active since at least 2015, it was involved in several attacks attributed to the North Korean government. The experts observed the use of NineRAT at around September 2023 against a European manufacturing entity.

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Security Affairs

MAY 15, 2022

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IT Governance

JULY 1, 2020

Florence, AL, government hit by cyber attack (unknown). China launches cyber attacks on government websites and banks following India massacre (unknown). Australian government bombarded by cyber attacks (unknown). Brazilian federal police investigate data leak of government officials (unknown). Ransomware.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Ransomware. Ransomware. The majority of those came from a credential-stuffing attack targeting Spotify and a data leak at the messaging app GO SMS Pro, which you can learn more about below. Here is our complete list of November’s cyber attacks and data breaches. As usual, incidents affecting UK organisations are in bold.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 1, 2021

The company already notified the Australian government. At the time of this writing, the company did not disclose details about the attack, but the effects disclosed by the JBS led experts into believing that it was a ransomware attack. Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud confirmed the government was aware of the attack.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 30, 2021

The man was arrested at the end of August at the Seoul international airport, he has remained stuck in the Asian country since February 2020 due to the COVID-19 lockdown imposed by the local government and the cancelation of international travel. Targets included hospitals, schools, public utilities, and governments.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang adds 2.7 TB of ASA Electronics data to its leak site The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang is attempting to extort a ransom from ASA Electronics for 2.7 It is not known how long the database was publicly available, nor whether anyone else accessed it. Date breached: 384,658,212 records. Data breached: 2.7

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Security Affairs

JULY 2, 2019

Some court websites of a Georgia state were brought offline after their systems were infected by ransomware in a cyber attack. “The Administrative Office of the Courts was offline Monday as the state government tried to contain the hack.” ” reported the Associated Press. ” reported the AJC website.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

GB City of Clemson, South Carolina Source New Public USA Yes 21,056 DGX-Dependable Hawaiian Express Source New Professional services USA Yes 20 GB Verdimed Source New Agricultural Spain Yes 19 GB Watchmax Source New Retail UK Yes 15,000 Del-Tron Precision Source New Manufacturing India Yes 8.9 GB Signature Performance, Inc.

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KnowBe4

APRIL 4, 2023

Grimes Teaches Ransomware Mitigation Cyber-criminals have become thoughtful about ransomware attacks; taking time to maximize your organization's potential damage and their payoff. Join Roger for this thought-provoking webinar to learn what you can do to prevent, detect, and mitigate ransomware. or UK government authority."

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 26, 2022

It is now more important than ever for companies to share cyberattack and ransomware data with the government to ensure that we can defend and prepare much better than before. Ransomware payments must be reported within 24 hours, and all cyber incidents must be declared within 72 hours.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 10, 2023

FBI InfraGard Best for critical infrastructure security InfraGard is a threat intelligence feed and network partnership between the FBI and other government agencies and interested private sector parties. The massive, crowdsourced approach OTX takes limits the possibility of effective quality assurance. critical infrastructure.

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Data Protection Report

APRIL 9, 2024

The CIRCIA was originally enacted in part as a response to recent attacks on critical infrastructure, such as the ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline in May 2021, but CISA’s proposed regulations take a surprisingly broad view of who may be considered a covered entity and what incidents are reportable.

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ARMA International

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

This part will also discuss managing CS risks such as ransomware, privacy, change management, and user adoption. While these RIM practices are still important to help ensure governance, compliance, and manage risks, it is also important to realize that information is both a product and a service. Information Governance (IG).

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The Security Ledger

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Justine’s firm works with hospitals and healthcare organizations to understand their cyber risk and defend against attacks, including ransomware. Justine’s firm works with hospitals and healthcare organizations to understand their cyber risk and defend against attacks, including ransomware. The post Episode 235: Justine Bone of.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 3, 2021

companies urging them to take the ransomware threat more seriously as the Biden Administration ramps up its responses following recent attacks linked to Russia-based hacker groups on two major corporations. That attack followed a dramatic ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline that nearly ground the East Coast of the U.S.

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Data Protection Report

MARCH 16, 2022

The relevant portions of the law, titled the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (“Act”) proposes reporting requirements for incidents, establishes new programs to curtail ransomware attacks and encourages information sharing between government agencies. New Government Programs.

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Data Matters

MARCH 21, 2022

Congress has passed a significant new cybersecurity law that will require critical infrastructure entities to report material cybersecurity incidents and ransomware payments to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) within 72 and 24 hours, respectively. Background. a supply chain compromise.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The company’s description of the incident suggested ransomware. This was confirmed about a fortnight later, in early November, when the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group took responsibility for the attack , claiming to have encrypted Henry Schein’s files and exfiltrated 35 TB of data. Data breached: over 300 million records.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 11, 2023

suffers second ransomware attack in months Having been struck by a ransomware attack in October by the BlackSuit group , which led to operations and appointments being postponed, Akumin Inc. has suffered a second attack, this time by the BianLian ransomware group. Data breached: more than 59 million data records. Akumin Inc.

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IT Governance

MARCH 11, 2024

The Internet Crime Report 2023 also reports that four online crimes caused the most financial losses in the US last year: BEC (business email compromise), investment fraud, ransomware, and tech/customer support and government impersonation scams.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2020

The group has been linked to several major cyber attacks, including the 2014 Sony Pictures hack , several SWIFT banking attacks since 2016, and the 2017 WannaCry ransomware infection. One of the attacks hit agricultural water pumps in upper Galilee, while the other one hit water pumps in the central province of Mateh Yehuda.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Other news LockBit ransomware group recovers from law enforcement disruption Last week , we reported that law enforcers disrupted the LockBit ransomware group. Subscribe now The post The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 19 – 25 February 2024 appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog. Four days later, the group recovered.

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IT Governance

APRIL 22, 2024

million records from World-Check, a screening database used to screen potential customers for links to illegal activity and government sanctions. Subscribe now The post The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 15 – 21 April 2024 appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog.

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IT Governance

APRIL 9, 2024

According to Politico , the targets include three MPs, including a serving government minster. Subscribe now The post The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 1 – 7 April 2024 appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog.

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