Tag: Ransom
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Ransomware Victims Who Opt To Pay Ransom Hits Record Low
Law enforcement operations disrupted BlackCat and LockBit RaaS operations, including sanctions on LockBit members aiming to undermine …
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Sophos Reveals Ransomware Attacks Are Now Targeting Backups
New Sophos report reveals a problematic trend: ransomware attackers are increasingly targeting backups, crippling organizations’ ability …
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Attack against UK city council admitted by INC Ransom
Ongoing compromise of the UK’s Leicester City Council that began in early March has been claimed by the INC Ransom extortion operation, …
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INC Ransom claims to be behind ‘cyber incident’ at UK city council
The cyber skids at INC Ransom are claiming responsbility for the ongoing cybersecurity incident at Leicester City Council, according to a …
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INC Ransom claims responsibility for attack on NHS Scotland
NHS Scotland says it managed to contain a ransomware group’s malware to a regional branch, preventing the spread of infection across the …
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Ransom demands surge by 20% in 2023, hitting key industries hardest
A new report today from Arctic Wolf Networks Inc. reveals a sharp rise in ransom demands and business email compromise incidents in 2023 …
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Majorca Tourist Hotspot Hit With $11m Ransom Demand
A major Spanish holiday destination became the latest victim of ransomware last weekend, with reports claiming digital extortionists are …
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FBI Alert: Silent Ransom Group Utilizes Callback Phishing for Network Hacks
Callback phishing messages come as unclickable images, creating a sense of urgency and providing a phone number. The Federal Bureau of …
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Royal Ransom Demands Exceed $275M, Rebrand in Offing
The swift-moving ransomware crew continues to evolve quickly and has already attacked more than 350 victims since it was first detected …
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Silent Ransom Group ramps up callback phishing attacks, FBI warns
The FBI issued a warning about a callback phishing scam orchestrated by the Silent Ransom Group to gain initial access to organizations the …
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FBI Warns of Extortionists Stealing Plastic Surgery Data for Ransom
The FBI also warns that cybercriminals are using this stolen data to extort victims, threatening to release it to the public or to the …
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QakBot Threat Actors Still in Action, Using Ransom Knight and Remcos RAT in Latest Attacks
Despite the disruption to its infrastructure, the threat actors behind the QakBot malware have been linked to an ongoing phishing campaign …
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