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Ransomware Trained on Manufacturing Firms Led Cyberattacks in Industrial Sector

Dark Reading

Meanwhile, a few "alarming" infiltrations of OT networks by previously unknown threat groups occurred last year as well.

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Global Optics Provider Hit with Ransomware Attack and a $10M Ransom

KnowBe4

Global optics manufacturer Hoya had business operations at its headquarters and several business divisions impacted and is now facing a “No Negotiation / No Discount Policy” $10 million ransom decision to make.

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UK Suffers Third Highest Rate of Ransomware Attacks in the World

IT Governance

UK organisations suffer the third highest rate of ransomware attacks globally, with small businesses most at risk, a report by NordLocker has found. The other most vulnerable sectors were business services (23), construction (22), manufacturing (19) and transport (18). What else should organisations do?

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FBI and Australia ACSC agencies warn of ongoing Avaddon ransomware attacks

Security Affairs

The FBI and Australian Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) warn of an ongoing Avaddon ransomware campaign targeting organizations worldwide. “The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is aware an ongoing ransomware campaign utilising the Avaddon Ransomware malware. . ” reads the alert published by ACSC.

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Swiss rail vehicle manufacturer Stadler hit by a malware-based attack

Security Affairs

Stadler, a Swiss manufacturer of railway rolling stock disclosed a data breach, hackers attempted to blackmail the company. International rail vehicle manufacturer, Stadler , disclosed a security breach that might have also allowed the attackers to steal company data. SecurityAffairs – hacking, ransomware). Pierluigi Paganini.

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CISA, NSA, FBI, and MS-ISAC Release Phishing Prevention Guidance

KnowBe4

The joint guide outlines phishing techniques malicious actors commonly use and provides guidance for both network defenders and software manufacturers to reduce the impact of phishing techniques used in obtaining credentials and deploying malware. We could not agree more.

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LockBit ransomware group claims to have hacked Bridgestone Americas

Security Affairs

LockBit ransomware gang claimed to have hacked Bridgestone Americas, one of the largest manufacturers of tires. LockBit ransomware gang claimed to have compromised the network of Bridgestone Americas, one of the largest manufacturers of tires, and stolen data from the company. Pierluigi Paganini.