Tag: extortion
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Unit 42: Extortion and Ransomware Trends January-March 2025
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…
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Microsoft Security Blog: How cyberattackers exploit domain controllers using ransomware
Source URL: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2025/04/09/how-cyberattackers-exploit-domain-controllers-using-ransomware/ Source: Microsoft Security Blog Title: How cyberattackers exploit domain controllers using ransomware Feedly Summary: Read how cyberattackers exploit domain controllers to gain privileged system access where they deploy ransomware that causes widespread damage and operational disruption. The post How cyberattackers exploit domain controllers using ransomware appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog. AI…
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Slashdot: Oracle Tells Clients of Second Recent Hack, Log-In Data Stolen
Source URL: https://developers.slashdot.org/story/25/04/03/198224/oracle-tells-clients-of-second-recent-hack-log-in-data-stolen?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Oracle Tells Clients of Second Recent Hack, Log-In Data Stolen Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The recent report highlights a significant cybersecurity breach at Oracle, where hackers accessed client login credentials. This incident is notable for security and compliance professionals given its implications for data protection…
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The Register: Cyber-crew claims it cracked American cableco, releases terrible music video to prove it
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/28/arkana_wow_ransomware/ Source: The Register Title: Cyber-crew claims it cracked American cableco, releases terrible music video to prove it Feedly Summary: WOW! DID! SOMEONE! REALLY! STEAL! DATA! ON! 400K! USERS?! A cyber-crime ring calling itself Arkana has made a cringe music video to boast of an alleged theft of subscriber account data from Colorado-based…
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The Register: Files stolen from NSW court system, including restraining orders for violence
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/26/nsw_police_investigating_court_system/ Source: The Register Title: Files stolen from NSW court system, including restraining orders for violence Feedly Summary: Victims’ details at risk after criminals download 9,000 files from court database Australian police are currently investigating the theft of “sensitive" data from a New South Wales court system after they confirmed approximately 9,000 files…
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The Register: Extortion crew threatened to inform Edward Snowden (?!) if victim didn’t pay up
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/18/extortionists_ox_thief_legal_threats/ Source: The Register Title: Extortion crew threatened to inform Edward Snowden (?!) if victim didn’t pay up Feedly Summary: Don’t laugh. This kind of warning shows crims are getting desperate Dark web analysts at infosec software vendor Fortra have discovered an extortion crew named Ox Thief that threatened to contact Edward Snowden…