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  • Cisco Talos Blog: Velociraptor leveraged in ransomware attacks

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    Source URL: https://blog.talosintelligence.com/velociraptor-leveraged-in-ransomware-attacks/ Source: Cisco Talos Blog Title: Velociraptor leveraged in ransomware attacks Feedly Summary: Cisco Talos has confirmed that ransomware operators are leveraging Velociraptor, an open-source digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) tool that had not previously been definitively tied to ransomware incidents.  We assess with moderate confidence that this activity can be attributed to…

  • Slashdot: Salesforce Says It Won’t Pay Extortion Demand in 1 Billion Records Breach

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    Source URL: https://yro.slashdot.org/story/25/10/08/208202/salesforce-says-it-wont-pay-extortion-demand-in-1-billion-records-breach?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Salesforce Says It Won’t Pay Extortion Demand in 1 Billion Records Breach Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Salesforce is facing an extortion demand from a crime syndicate that claims to have stolen approximately 1 billion records from various customers, highlighting vulnerabilities in user compliance and security…

  • Unit 42: Data Is the New Diamond: Latest Moves by Hackers and Defenders

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    Source URL: https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/data-is-the-new-diamond-latest-moves-by-hackers-and-defenders/ Source: Unit 42 Title: Data Is the New Diamond: Latest Moves by Hackers and Defenders Feedly Summary: Unit 42 delves into how cybercriminals are treating stolen data like digital diamonds amid rising attacks and evolving extortion tactics. The post Data Is the New Diamond: Latest Moves by Hackers and Defenders appeared first…

  • Slashdot: Google Suffers Data Breach in Ongoing Salesforce Data Theft Attacks

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    Source URL: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/08/06/1556252/google-suffers-data-breach-in-ongoing-salesforce-data-theft-attacks Source: Slashdot Title: Google Suffers Data Breach in Ongoing Salesforce Data Theft Attacks Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text describes a recent data breach incident involving Google, where the company fell victim to a Salesforce CRM data theft orchestrated by the ShinyHunters group. This incident highlights the growing…

  • The Register: Play ransomware crims exploit SimpleHelp flaw in double-extortion schemes

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/04/play_ransomware_infects_900_victims/ Source: The Register Title: Play ransomware crims exploit SimpleHelp flaw in double-extortion schemes Feedly Summary: Recompiled binaries and phone threats used to boost the pressure Groups linked with the Play ransomware have exploited more than 900 organizations, the FBI said Wednesday, and have developed a number of new techniques in their double-extortion…

  • Unit 42: Extortion and Ransomware Trends January-March 2025

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    Source URL: https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/2025-ransomware-extortion-trends/ Source: Unit 42 Title: Extortion and Ransomware Trends January-March 2025 Feedly Summary: Ransomware leak site data and Unit 42 case studies reveal new trends from Q1 2025, including the most active groups, targeted industries and novel extortion tactics. The post Extortion and Ransomware Trends January-March 2025 appeared first on Unit 42. AI…