Tag: ransomware groups
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The Register: Like whitebox servers, rent-a-crew crime ‘affiliates’ have commoditized ransomware
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/07/commoditization_ransomware/ Source: The Register Title: Like whitebox servers, rent-a-crew crime ‘affiliates’ have commoditized ransomware Feedly Summary: Which is why taking down chiefs and infra behind big name brand operations isn’t working Interview There’s a handful of cybercriminal gangs that Jason Baker, a ransomware negotiator with GuidePoint Security, regularly gets called in to respond…
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The Register: Qilin ransomware gang claims attacks on cancer clinic, OB-GYN facility
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/05/qilin_ransomware_credit/ Source: The Register Title: Qilin ransomware gang claims attacks on cancer clinic, OB-GYN facility Feedly Summary: List of attacks by ‘No regrets’ crew leaking highly sensitive data continues to grow Qilin – the “no regrets" ransomware crew wreaking havoc on the global healthcare industry – just claimed responsibility for fresh attacks on…
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The Register: Healthcare outfit that served military personnel settles allegations it faked infosec compliance for $11 million
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/02/19/decadeold_healthcare_security_snafu_settled/ Source: The Register Title: Healthcare outfit that served military personnel settles allegations it faked infosec compliance for $11 million Feedly Summary: If this makes you feel sick, knowing this happened before ransomware actors started targeting medical info may help An alleged security SNAFU that occurred during the Obama administration has finally been…
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Slashdot: AUKUS Blasts Holes In LockBit’s Bulletproof Hosting Provider
Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/25/02/11/2156211/aukus-blasts-holes-in-lockbits-bulletproof-hosting-provider?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: AUKUS Blasts Holes In LockBit’s Bulletproof Hosting Provider Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes **Summary:** The US, UK, and Australia have sanctioned Zservers, a Russian bulletproof hosting provider, due to its involvement with the LockBit ransomware operations. This collaborative effort underscores the importance of disrupting criminal infrastructures that…
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The Register: All your 8Base are belong to us: Ransomware crew busted in global sting
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/02/10/8base_police_arrrest/ Source: The Register Title: All your 8Base are belong to us: Ransomware crew busted in global sting Feedly Summary: Dark web site seized, four cuffed in Thailand An international police operation spanning the US, Europe, and Asia has shuttered the 8Base ransomware crew’s dark web presence and resulted in the arrest of…
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Slashdot: Ransomware Payments Dropped 35% In 2024
Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/25/02/07/0049222/ransomware-payments-dropped-35-in-2024?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Ransomware Payments Dropped 35% In 2024 Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text outlines a significant decline in ransomware payments despite an increase in the frequency of attacks in 2024, highlighting the influence of law enforcement operations against major ransomware groups. It emphasizes the improved resilience…