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Opportunity makes a thief
Anyone who believes ransomware groups meticulously select their targets based on industry, location, or strategic importance is usually mistaken.
Much ado about nothing?
Security researchers at New York University have demonstrated how cost-effectively AI-based blackmail software can be developed. Security experts initially mistook the project for real malware.
Ransom demand
A devastating ransomware attack on the IT service provider Miljödata paralyzed around 200 municipalities and regions at the weekend. The attackers gained access to highly sensitive health data and are now extorting a Bitcoin ransom.
A new quality of malware
Researchers from security company ESET have discovered an unusual malware that uses artificial intelligence in a new way.
2.7 million patient data compromised
The dialysis provider DaVita has confirmed the consequences of a serious security incident: Cybercriminals gained unauthorized access to company systems in April, compromising the data of around 2.7 million people.
Data offered for sale
The British telecommunications company Colt Technology Services has been struggling with the consequences of a ransomware attack since this week. The cyber criminals from the WarLock group claim to have stolen over one million internal documents.
New wave of attacks discovered
Cybersecurity experts are sounding the alarm. The Akira ransomware is apparently once again exploiting vulnerabilities in SonicWall SSL VPNs to gain access to networks. Even patched systems and MFA do not currently offer reliable protection.
Pressure on IT distributor
The cyber criminals behind the ransomware attack on Ingram Micro have issued an ultimatum: 3.5 TB of company data is to be released by today, August 1.
Hacker Group
A group of criminals is causing almost half a billion euros in damage worldwide with online extortion. Investigators have now succeeded in striking a major blow against the cyber criminals.
3-pillar program
The British government has fleshed out its anti-ransomware strategy. On Tuesday, the Home Office published plans for three key measures: a payment ban for public institutions and critical infrastructure, mandatory reporting before ransom payments are made and a general obligation to report ransomware attacks.
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