Law enforcement authorities in the United Kingdom have apprehended a 17-year-old individual from Walsall, identified as a suspected member of the infamous Scattered Spider cybercrime group. This operation signifies a strategic push against a global network allegedly responsible for targeting major corporations with ransomware attacks and breaching their computer networks.…
The recent Qilin ransomware attack has raised significant alarms within the cybersecurity community, particularly due to the method employed by the threat actors. Reports indicate that these attackers compromised a limited number of endpoints by stealing credentials stored in Google Chrome browsers. This credential harvesting technique represents an alarming evolution…
The BlackByte ransomware group has been actively exploiting security vulnerabilities to facilitate its attacks, notably including a recently patched flaw in VMware ESXi hypervisors. Cisco Talos reports that threat actors are utilizing a combination of this vulnerability along with various compromised drivers to disrupt security measures. Specifically, the exploitation involves…
The RansomHub ransomware group has reportedly leaked 487 GB of sensitive data obtained from Kawasaki Motors Europe (KME) following a cyber intrusion. The breach encompasses critical business documents and financial records, raising significant cybersecurity concerns for corporations worldwide. This major data leak was publicized by Kawasaki last week, noting that…
The RansomHub ransomware group has emerged as a significant cyber threat, with reports indicating it has successfully compromised and encrypted data from over 210 victims since its formation in February 2024, according to U.S. government sources. The attackers are linked to an operation that has selected targets across a wide…
RansomHub has announced a significant breach of Intermountain Planned Parenthood, claiming the theft of 93GB of sensitive data. As the healthcare provider conducts an investigation into this cyber attack, experts are sounding the alarm about increasing ransomware threats targeting essential sectors. The RansomHub cybercrime group has asserted responsibility for infiltrating…
Recent ransomware attacks have escalated, impacting organizations across the globe and leaving no sector untouched. A report from Trustwave SpiderLabs reveals a substantial uptick in attacks, particularly in the United States, where the financial sector, including banks and credit unions, has experienced an alarming concentration of incidents. This year alone…
CosmicBeetle Introduces ScRansom Ransomware Targeting SMBs Globally In a significant escalation in the realm of cyber threats, the group known as CosmicBeetle has launched a new ransomware variant called ScRansom, focusing on attacks against small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. This malicious activity follows…
