Ransomware Landscape Sees Shift as Attacks Decline in Early 2024 The ransomware sector experienced a significant transformation in early 2024, following a notable increase in incidents throughout 2023. The year closed with an alarming 5,070 victims globally, reflecting a staggering 55.5% rise in ransomware attacks. However, as the new year…
A cybercriminal group known as Hellcat ransomware has recently surged into the spotlight after launching an attack on Schneider Electric, a prominent French energy management firm. According to the group, they have exfiltrated around 60GB of sensitive data and are reportedly threatening to release 40GB of it on the dark…
Cyber Attack on Serco Disrupts Prison Monitoring Services Serco, the British multinational firm providing technology solutions for military and defense operations, has become the target of a significant cyber attack that has disrupted its capabilities in monitoring prisoners and managing transportation services for inmate transfer. This incident poses serious risks…
Threat actors are increasingly targeting inadequately secured Microsoft SQL (MS SQL) servers to deliver Cobalt Strike and a specific ransomware variant known as FreeWorld. This concerning trend has been highlighted by cybersecurity firm Securonix, which has labeled the ongoing operation as DB#JAMMER. This campaign is notable for its sophisticated use…
The recent investigation by Mandiant, a cybersecurity arm of Google, has unveiled significant insights regarding the breach incidents attributed to a hacker identified as UNC5537. Austin Larsen, a threat intelligence analyst at Mandiant, characterizes this hacker as “one of the most consequential threat actors of 2024.” The repercussions of these…
In a recent address at the HIMSS Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum, cybersecurity experts John Riggi and Richard Staynings emphasized the significant cybersecurity threats that arise from third-party vendors and associated organizations. Riggi, a former FBI special agent and a national advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk at the American Hospital Association, highlighted…
The FBI has raised alarms about a rising trend of dual ransomware attacks targeting organizations, a phenomenon that has been increasingly observed since July 2023. These coordinated attacks involve the deployment of multiple ransomware variants against a single victim, with notable malware strains including AvosLocker, Diamond, Hive, Karakurt, LockBit, Quantum,…
Securing supply chains against complex cyberattacks has never been more crucial as they serve as essential conduits for industries ranging from healthcare to manufacturing, while also being appealing targets for cybercriminals. The connected nature of contemporary business ecosystems has made third-party vendors key players in maintaining sensitive systems. However, many…
LockBit Ransomware Leader Uncovered: Dmitry Khoroshev Implicated in Major Cybercrime Operation In a significant development within the cybersecurity landscape, the U.K.’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has identified and sanctioned Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, a 31-year-old national from Russia, as the mastermind behind the LockBit ransomware operation. This revelation has sparked a…
