Tag: ransomware gang
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Slashdot: Google Says Hackers Are Sending Extortion Emails To Executives
Source URL: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/10/02/1812256/google-says-hackers-are-sending-extortion-emails-to-executives?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Google Says Hackers Are Sending Extortion Emails To Executives Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Google has reported that hackers associated with the ransomware group cl0p are sending extortion emails to executives, threatening the release of stolen sensitive data from Oracle business applications. The authenticity of these…
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The Register: 15 ransomware gangs ‘go dark’ to enjoy ‘golden parachutes’
Source URL: https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2025/09/14/in_brief_infosec/ Source: The Register Title: 15 ransomware gangs ‘go dark’ to enjoy ‘golden parachutes’ Feedly Summary: PLUS: China’s Great Firewall springs a leak; FBI issues rare ‘Flash Alert’ of Salesforce attacks; $10m bounty for alleged Russian hacker; and more Infosec In Brief 15 ransomware gangs, including Scattered Spider and Lapsus$, have announced that…
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Slashdot: Amid Service Disruption, Colt Confirms ‘Criminal Group’ Accessed Their Data, As Ransomware Gang Threatens to Sell It
Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/25/08/23/0910226/amid-service-disruption-colt-confirms-criminal-group-accessed-their-data-as-ransomware-gang-threatens-to-sell-it?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Amid Service Disruption, Colt Confirms ‘Criminal Group’ Accessed Their Data, As Ransomware Gang Threatens to Sell It Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Colt Telecom has faced a significant cyber attack leading to prolonged service disruption and data theft. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in telecommunications infrastructure and…
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Slashdot: Amid Service Disruption, Colt Telecom Confirms ‘Criminal Group’ Accessed Their Data, As Ransomware Gang Threatens to Sell It
Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/25/08/23/0910226/amid-service-disruption-colt-telecom-confirms-criminal-group-accessed-their-data-as-ransomware-gang-threatens-to-sell-it?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Amid Service Disruption, Colt Telecom Confirms ‘Criminal Group’ Accessed Their Data, As Ransomware Gang Threatens to Sell It Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses a significant cyber attack on Colt Telecom that has led to prolonged service disruptions and the theft of customer documentation.…
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The Register: Ransomware crews don’t care about your endpoint security – they’ve already killed it
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/14/edr_killers_ransomware/ Source: The Register Title: Ransomware crews don’t care about your endpoint security – they’ve already killed it Feedly Summary: Some custom malware, some legit software tools At least a dozen ransomware gangs have incorporated kernel-level EDR killers into their malware arsenal, allowing them to bypass almost every major endpoint security tool on…
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The Register: Ransomware crew spills Saint Paul’s 43GB of secrets after city refuses to cough up cash
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/13/ransomware_crew_spills_saint_pauls/ Source: The Register Title: Ransomware crew spills Saint Paul’s 43GB of secrets after city refuses to cough up cash Feedly Summary: Minnesota’s capital is the latest to feature on Interlock’s leak blog after late-July cyberattack The Interlock ransomware gang has flaunted a 43GB haul of files allegedly stolen from the city of…
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Slashdot: UK To Ban Public Sector Orgs From Paying Ransomware Gangs
Source URL: https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/07/22/232218/uk-to-ban-public-sector-orgs-from-paying-ransomware-gangs Source: Slashdot Title: UK To Ban Public Sector Orgs From Paying Ransomware Gangs Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The UK government’s proposed legislation to ban public sector and critical infrastructure entities from paying ransoms after ransomware attacks reflects a proactive approach to combatting cybercrime. This move could significantly impact…