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The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report analyzes the ransomware attack on Texas municipalities as part of a broader trend. Also featured: An initiative designed to safeguard the 2020 presidential elections and a CIO's third-party risk management efforts MORE
Here's An Update on Additions to the 'Wall of Shame' Ransomware attacks are among the largest incidents added to the federal tally of major health data breaches in recent weeks. MORE
Separately, Texas City's Operations Disrupted by Crypto-Locking Ransomware Ransomware attacks continue, with the city of Del Rio, Texas, saying its operations have been disrupted by crypto-locking malware. MORE
Altus Baytown Hospital Among Latest Healthcare Cyberattack Victims An attack on Altus Baytown Hospital in Texas is the latest ransomware incident reported to federal regulators as a health data breach. What other major ransomware incidents are impacting the healthcare sector MORE
senate aimed at protecting local cities and schools from ransomware attacks. Government Malware cyber bill DHS Cyber Hunt and Incident Response Teams Act government ranswomare legislation ransomware Ransomware Attack school ransomware MORE
Cloud hosting provider iNSYNQ says it is trying to recover from a ransomware attack that shut down its network and has left customers unable to access their accounting data for the past three days. Data Breaches iNSYNQ ransomware attack MORE
Experts Warn That Attacks Continue to Evolve The ransomware blitz against the healthcare sector continues: A Utah clinic has reported an attack that potentially affected 320,000 patients, making it one of the largest breaches of its kind so far this year MORE
Lessons Learned From Crypto-Locking Malware Attack That Hit 22 Municipalities Three weeks after a ransomware attack slammed 22 Texas municipalities' systems, state officials say more than half of the cities have returned to normal operations and the rest have advanced to system restoration. MORE
But what makes breach determination in ransomware attacks so difficult MORE
InfoSec Insider Malware 10 steps derek manky Fortinet ransomware protection Security best practices tipsHere are things you can do right now to shore up your defenses and help your recovery when you get hit. MORE
Crypto-Locking Malware Attack Results in 'Temporary Stoppage at Several Plants' Norsk Hydro, one of the world's largest aluminum producers, has been hit by a crypto-locking ransomware attack that began at one of its U.S. MORE
Researchers say that the targeted ransomware cyberattack on 23 Texas local and state entities represents a shift from "attacks of opportunity" to more targeted, malicious attacks. MORE
The crooks behind an affiliate program that paid cybercriminals to install the destructive and wildly successful GandCrab ransomware strain announced on May 31, 2019 they were terminating the program after allegedly having earned more than $2 billion in extortion payouts from victims. MORE
Offers Details at a Press Conference The mayor of New Bedford, Massachusetts, took the unusual step this week of holding a press conference to describe a recent ransomware attack and explain why the city decided not to pay the $5.3 Mayor of New Bedford, Mass., MORE
Ransomware attacks have crippled hospitals worldwide, forcing them to turn away patients and cancel surgeries. Hacks Malware cyberattack Data Privacy healthcare security hospital ransomware malware ransomware MORE
The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report discusses the recent ransomware attack on aluminum giant, Norsk Hydro. Plus, confessions of a former LulzSec and Anonymous hacktivist, and the growing problem of cyber extortion MORE
Cybercrime Campaign Counts 23 Victims - Mostly Local Government Entities State officials in Texas say that at least 23 local government entities have fallen victim to a coordinated ransomware attack unleashed on Friday morning. MORE
cities and other governmental units reportedly have been hit by ransomware in an unrelenting wave that has proved profitable for hackers. Infected City Fires IT Manager; New Victims in Florida, Georgia More U.S. MORE
Ransom Payments to Crypto-Locking Malware Extortionists Are Surging With the GandCrab ransomware-as-service gang promising to retire - and free decryptors now aiding victims - rival Sodinokibi has already stepped into the void, security experts warn. MORE
In Worst-Case Scenarios, Patient Care Directly Affected A recent rash of ransomware attacks in the U.S. healthcare sector shows the serious disruptions these assaults can pose - including temporarily, or even permanently, stopping patient care MORE
221 have been held hostage by a ransomware strain known as “ Robbinhood.” “We took a look at it and found a pretty vanilla ransomware binary,” Stewart said. A significant number of these customers were infected by the ransomware.” MORE
Campbell County Health in Wyoming Sending Patients to Other Hospitals Many Miles Away A ransomware attack late last week on a county hospital in rural Wyoming was still causing patient care disruptions on Monday. MORE
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Ransomware-wielding attackers treat infecting endpoints as a business and put customer relationship management principles to work, says Bill Siegel, CEO of ransomware incident response firm Coveware. He notes criminals "go after the low-hanging fruit because it's cheap and the conversion rate is high MORE
Business-to-business payments provider Billtrust is still recovering from a ransomware attack that began last week. “Out of an abundance of caution, we cannot disclose the precise ransomware strains but will do so as soon as prudently possible. MORE
Official Hints That Backups May Aid in Recovery Medical facilities and hospitals across the state of Victoria in Australia were infected by file-encrypting ransomware on Monday, causing the shutdown of patient booking systems and financial systems. MORE
Security researchers worry that this weekend's coordinated attacks on more than 20 Texas governments mark a change in how ransomware attacks will be launched in the future. Malware Podcasts cyberattack malware ransom ransomware state and government ransomware Texas government ransomware MORE
and Sodinokibi Strikes Also Common, Researchers Find Ransomware is once again the most common illicit profit-making tool in online attackers' arsenal, police warn. GlobeImposter 2.0 MORE
Report: Over 600 Attacks in First 8 Months of Year More than 600 ransomware attacks pummelled local governments, schools districts and healthcare providers across the U.S. MORE
Good news for the victims of the Nemty Ransomware , security researchers have released a free decryptor that could be used to recover files. Below the ransom note dropped by the Nemty ransomware after the encryption process is completed. SecurityAffairs – Nemty ransomware, malware). MORE
Norwegian Aluminum Maker Still Fighting LockerGoga Ransomware Attack Norsk Hydro reports that a March 18 ransomware attack has already cost the aluminum manufacturer more than $40 million, and the company continues to bring its systems back online MORE
One of the victims of the Muhstik ransomware gang who initially paid the ransomware, decided to hack back the crooks and released their decryption keys. Tobias Frömel , is a German software developer, who was a victim of the Muhstik ransomware. MORE
Crypto-Locking Extortion Targets Internet-Exposed D-Link Devices Criminals wielding a new strain of ransomware called Cr1ptT0r are targeting network-attached storage users. MORE
276 The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report analyzes the "blame game" in the wake of a ransomware attack against the city of Baltimore. Also featured: Discussions of cyberthreats in the financial services sector and open source security concerns MORE
Evidence Mounts That Sodinokibi Ransomware Is GandCrab Gang's 'Retirement' Plan Did the gang behind GandCrab fake its retirement? MORE
Riviera Beach, a Florida city, is coughing up $600,000 to hackers after a ransomware attack brought down its computer systems. Hacks Malware Atlanta ransomware Baltimore ransomware Data malicious email Phishing ransom payment ransomware riviera beach ransomware attack MORE
PerCSoft , a Wisconsin-based company that manages a remote data backup service relied upon by hundreds of dental offices across the country, is struggling to restore access to client systems after falling victim to a ransomware attack. MORE
Ransomware Related Topics Krebs on Security
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Business-to-business payments provider Billtrust is still recovering from a ransomware attack that began last week. “Out of an abundance of caution, we cannot disclose the precise ransomware strains but will do so as soon as prudently possible.
Krebs on Security
JULY 8, 2019
The crooks behind an affiliate program that paid cybercriminals to install the destructive and wildly successful GandCrab ransomware strain announced on May 31, 2019 they were terminating the program after allegedly having earned more than $2 billion in extortion payouts from victims.
Data Breach Today
OCTOBER 16, 2019
and Sodinokibi Strikes Also Common, Researchers Find Ransomware is once again the most common illicit profit-making tool in online attackers' arsenal, police warn. GlobeImposter 2.0
Krebs on Security
JULY 19, 2019
Cloud hosting provider iNSYNQ says it is trying to recover from a ransomware attack that shut down its network and has left customers unable to access their accounting data for the past three days. Data Breaches iNSYNQ ransomware attack
Data Breach Today
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Evidence Mounts That Sodinokibi Ransomware Is GandCrab Gang's 'Retirement' Plan Did the gang behind GandCrab fake its retirement?
Data Breach Today
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Offers Details at a Press Conference The mayor of New Bedford, Massachusetts, took the unusual step this week of holding a press conference to describe a recent ransomware attack and explain why the city decided not to pay the $5.3 Mayor of New Bedford, Mass.,
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Data Breach Today
OCTOBER 8, 2019
Here's An Update on Additions to the 'Wall of Shame' Ransomware attacks are among the largest incidents added to the federal tally of major health data breaches in recent weeks.
Data Breach Today
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Report: Over 600 Attacks in First 8 Months of Year More than 600 ransomware attacks pummelled local governments, schools districts and healthcare providers across the U.S.
Data Breach Today
JULY 2, 2019
cities and other governmental units reportedly have been hit by ransomware in an unrelenting wave that has proved profitable for hackers. Infected City Fires IT Manager; New Victims in Florida, Georgia More U.S.
Threatpost
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
senate aimed at protecting local cities and schools from ransomware attacks. Government Malware cyber bill DHS Cyber Hunt and Incident Response Teams Act government ranswomare legislation ransomware Ransomware Attack school ransomware
Krebs on Security
AUGUST 29, 2019
PerCSoft , a Wisconsin-based company that manages a remote data backup service relied upon by hundreds of dental offices across the country, is struggling to restore access to client systems after falling victim to a ransomware attack.
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Data Breach Today
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Campbell County Health in Wyoming Sending Patients to Other Hospitals Many Miles Away A ransomware attack late last week on a county hospital in rural Wyoming was still causing patient care disruptions on Monday.
Threatpost
JUNE 20, 2019
Riviera Beach, a Florida city, is coughing up $600,000 to hackers after a ransomware attack brought down its computer systems. Hacks Malware Atlanta ransomware Baltimore ransomware Data malicious email Phishing ransom payment ransomware riviera beach ransomware attack
Data Breach Today
OCTOBER 2, 2019
Official Hints That Backups May Aid in Recovery Medical facilities and hospitals across the state of Victoria in Australia were infected by file-encrypting ransomware on Monday, causing the shutdown of patient booking systems and financial systems.
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 11, 2019
Good news for the victims of the Nemty Ransomware , security researchers have released a free decryptor that could be used to recover files. Below the ransom note dropped by the Nemty ransomware after the encryption process is completed. SecurityAffairs – Nemty ransomware, malware).
Data Breach Today
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
Experts Warn That Attacks Continue to Evolve The ransomware blitz against the healthcare sector continues: A Utah clinic has reported an attack that potentially affected 320,000 patients, making it one of the largest breaches of its kind so far this year
Threatpost
OCTOBER 16, 2019
InfoSec Insider Malware 10 steps derek manky Fortinet ransomware protection Security best practices tipsHere are things you can do right now to shore up your defenses and help your recovery when you get hit.
Threatpost
OCTOBER 1, 2019
Ransomware attacks have crippled hospitals worldwide, forcing them to turn away patients and cancel surgeries. Hacks Malware cyberattack Data Privacy healthcare security hospital ransomware malware ransomware
Data Breach Today
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
Lessons Learned From Crypto-Locking Malware Attack That Hit 22 Municipalities Three weeks after a ransomware attack slammed 22 Texas municipalities' systems, state officials say more than half of the cities have returned to normal operations and the rest have advanced to system restoration.
Data Breach Today
OCTOBER 2, 2019
In Worst-Case Scenarios, Patient Care Directly Affected A recent rash of ransomware attacks in the U.S. healthcare sector shows the serious disruptions these assaults can pose - including temporarily, or even permanently, stopping patient care
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 8, 2019
One of the victims of the Muhstik ransomware gang who initially paid the ransomware, decided to hack back the crooks and released their decryption keys. Tobias Frömel , is a German software developer, who was a victim of the Muhstik ransomware.
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 15, 2019
Separately, Texas City's Operations Disrupted by Crypto-Locking Ransomware Ransomware attacks continue, with the city of Del Rio, Texas, saying its operations have been disrupted by crypto-locking malware.
Data Breach Today
MAY 31, 2019
The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report analyzes the "blame game" in the wake of a ransomware attack against the city of Baltimore. Also featured: Discussions of cyberthreats in the financial services sector and open source security concerns
Data Breach Today
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Ransomware-wielding attackers treat infecting endpoints as a business and put customer relationship management principles to work, says Bill Siegel, CEO of ransomware incident response firm Coveware. He notes criminals "go after the low-hanging fruit because it's cheap and the conversion rate is high
Data Breach Today
MARCH 27, 2019
Norwegian Aluminum Maker Still Fighting LockerGoga Ransomware Attack Norsk Hydro reports that a March 18 ransomware attack has already cost the aluminum manufacturer more than $40 million, and the company continues to bring its systems back online
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
Altus Baytown Hospital Among Latest Healthcare Cyberattack Victims An attack on Altus Baytown Hospital in Texas is the latest ransomware incident reported to federal regulators as a health data breach. What other major ransomware incidents are impacting the healthcare sector
Data Breach Today
AUGUST 23, 2019
The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report analyzes the ransomware attack on Texas municipalities as part of a broader trend. Also featured: An initiative designed to safeguard the 2020 presidential elections and a CIO's third-party risk management efforts
Data Breach Today
MARCH 19, 2019
Crypto-Locking Malware Attack Results in 'Temporary Stoppage at Several Plants' Norsk Hydro, one of the world's largest aluminum producers, has been hit by a crypto-locking ransomware attack that began at one of its U.S.
Krebs on Security
JUNE 3, 2019
have been held hostage by a ransomware strain known as “ Robbinhood.” “We took a look at it and found a pretty vanilla ransomware binary,” Stewart said. A significant number of these customers were infected by the ransomware.”
Data Breach Today
MARCH 15, 2019
Crypto-Locking Extortion Targets Internet-Exposed D-Link Devices Criminals wielding a new strain of ransomware called Cr1ptT0r are targeting network-attached storage users.
Threatpost
AUGUST 21, 2019
Security researchers worry that this weekend's coordinated attacks on more than 20 Texas governments mark a change in how ransomware attacks will be launched in the future. Malware Podcasts cyberattack malware ransom ransomware state and government ransomware Texas government ransomware
Data Breach Today
MARCH 13, 2019
But what makes breach determination in ransomware attacks so difficult
Threatpost
AUGUST 19, 2019
Researchers say that the targeted ransomware cyberattack on 23 Texas local and state entities represents a shift from "attacks of opportunity" to more targeted, malicious attacks.
Data Breach Today
MARCH 22, 2019
The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report discusses the recent ransomware attack on aluminum giant, Norsk Hydro. Plus, confessions of a former LulzSec and Anonymous hacktivist, and the growing problem of cyber extortion
Data Breach Today
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
But the ransomware gang appears to already be prepping a new version
Data Breach Today
JULY 17, 2019
Ransom Payments to Crypto-Locking Malware Extortionists Are Surging With the GandCrab ransomware-as-service gang promising to retire - and free decryptors now aiding victims - rival Sodinokibi has already stepped into the void, security experts warn.
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