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Beware: Browser Searches Can Lead to Ransomware Risks

The landscape of cybersecurity is witnessing a concerning evolution as recent reports indicate a surge in ransomware attacks. Traditionally, these attacks have been directed at individuals, corporations, and governmental bodies. However, cybersecurity specialists are now drawing attention to an alarming new tactic: the distribution of ransomware through online search queries.…

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A Browser Search Could Lead You into Ransomware Trouble

In recent years, ransomware attacks have increasingly targeted individuals, corporations, and governmental institutions. A troubling trend has emerged, wherein cybercriminals are utilizing search engines as a platform for distributing malware. This new tactic involves manipulating search results to lure victims into downloading harmful software. Victims of this phishing strategy often…

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Retail Pharmacy Giant to Compensate Customers with $6.8 Million Following Massive Data Breach Triggered by Hackers

Rite Aid, a prominent retail pharmacy chain, is facing the repercussions of a significant data breach that compromised the personal information of millions of its customers. Following a cyberattack carried out by the RansomHub hacker group, approximately 2.2 million Rite Aid customers will receive a portion of a $6.8 million…

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One Year Later: Change Healthcare’s Major Assault

Data Breach Notification, Data Privacy, Data Security Ransomware Attack Reveals Critical Vulnerabilities in Healthcare Resilience and Vendor Dependency Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • February 21, 2025 The February 2024 ransomware attack on Change Healthcare disrupted operations for numerous healthcare providers and affected sensitive health data of 190 million individuals. (Image:…

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RansomHub: The Emerging Leader in Ransomware? Targeting 600 Companies in 2024

The emergence of RansomHub in 2024 marks a significant evolution in ransomware threats, impacting over 600 organizations following recent disruptions faced by established groups ALPHV and LockBit, as reported by Group-IB. Group-IB’s latest analysis, exclusively presented to Hackread.com, sheds light on the alarming ascent of ransomware-as-a-service models, with RansomHub identified…

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FBI Arrests Criminals Behind Phobos and 8Base Ransomware Attacks

The FBI has announced a significant breakthrough in the fight against ransomware, collaborating with the UK’s National Crime Agency, Europol, and law enforcement from countries including France, Germany, Japan, Romania, Switzerland, Thailand, Spain, and Bavaria to apprehend four individuals linked to extensive cybercrime operations. These arrests are believed to be…

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2024 Report: 3 Health Organizations Highlight Hacks Impacting 1.2 Million

Cyber Attacks Strike Healthcare Sector in Multiple States Recent cyber incidents have targeted healthcare organizations across the United States, compromising sensitive data for over 1.2 million patients. Notable victims include a California hospital system, an Alabama cardiology practice, and a community health network in Colorado. These breaches highlight the escalating…

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What Caused the Breach Total to Soar to 190 Million?

Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Experts Discuss the Complexity of UnitedHealth Group’s Recent Data Breach Assessment Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 28, 2025 UnitedHealth Group has announced the data breach has affected approximately 190 million individuals due to the ransomware attack on Change Healthcare in…

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