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As of May 2024, Black Basta ransomware affiliates hacked over 500 organizations worldwide

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The researchers analyzed blockchain transactions, they discovered a clear link between Black Basta and the Conti Group. Most of the victims are in the manufacturing, engineering and construction, and retail sectors. The largest received ransom payment was $9 million, and at least 18 of the ransoms exceeded $1 million.

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Threat actors are stealing funds from General Bytes Bitcoin ATM

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GENERAL BYTES is the world’s largest Bitcoin, Blockchain, and Cryptocurrency ATM manufacturer. The ATM machines manufactured by the company are remotely controlled by a Crypto Application Server (CAS), which manages the operation of the devices.

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Black Basta Ransomware gang accumulated at least $107 million in Bitcoin ransom payments since early 2022

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The researchers analyzed blockchain transactions, they discovered a clear link between Black Basta and the Conti Group. ” Most of the victims are in the manufacturing, engineering and construction, and retail sectors. The largest received ransom payment was $9 million, and at least 18 of the ransoms exceeded $1 million.

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French authorities arrested a Russian national for his role in the Hive ransomware operation

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The authorities reported that from June 2021 through at least November 2022, threat actors targeted a wide range of businesses and critical infrastructure sectors, including Government Facilities, Communications, Critical Manufacturing, Information Technology, and especially Healthcare and Public Health (HPH).

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Crooks stole more than $1.5M worth of Bitcoin from General Bytes ATMs

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Cryptocurrency ATM maker General Bytes suffered a security breach over the weekend, the hackers stole $1.5M Cryptocurrency ATM manufacturers General Bytes suffered a security incident that resulted in the theft of $1.5M GENERAL BYTES is the world’s largest Bitcoin, Blockchain, and Cryptocurrency ATM manufacturer.

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Hive Ransomware Tor leak site apparently seized by law enforcement

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The authorities reported that from June 2021 through at least November 2022, threat actors targeted a wide range of businesses and critical infrastructure sectors, including Government Facilities, Communications, Critical Manufacturing, Information Technology, and especially Healthcare and Public Health (HPH).

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 303

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Bug bounty hacker earned $5,000 reporting a Stored XSS flaw in iCloud.com Experts warn of threat actors abusing Google Alerts to deliver unwanted programs FBI warns of the consequences of telephony denial-of-service (TDoS) attacks An attacker was able to siphon audio feeds from multiple Clubhouse rooms Georgetown County has yet to recover from a sophisticated (..)