Rebrand, regroup, ransomware, repeat
Changes witnessed over the last few years have led to larger ransomware groups breaking into smaller units, posing more considerable challenges for law enforcement. Ransomware actors are evading arrest more easily and adapting methods with innovative.....»»
Email attacks skyrocket 293%
Email attacks have surged by 293% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to Acronis. The number of ransomware detections was also on the rise, increasing 32% from Q4 2023 to Q1 2024. Ransomware remains a top threat f.....»»
Record-breaking $75 million ransom paid to cybercrime group
Ransomware attacks have reached new heights of ambition and audacity over the past year, marked by a notable surge in extortion attacks, according to a Zscaler. The findings from the report uncovered a record-breaking ransom payment of $75 million to.....»»
VMware ESXi auth bypass zero-day exploited by ransomware operators (CVE-2024-37085)
Ransomware operators have been leveraging CVE-2024-37085, an authentication bypass vulnerability affecting Active Directory domain-joined VMware ESXi hypervisors, to gain full administrative access to them and encrypt their file system. VMware owner.....»»
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is so good, I don’t care that it’s a repeat
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6's folding design still delights onlookers, but it's not that different to the last model, so should you pay $1,900 for one?.....»»
Ransomware and email attacks are hitting businesses more than ever before
Misconfigured systems and poor MFA implementations are to blame, Cisco Talos report says......»»
CrowdStrike blames testing bugs for security update that took down 8.5M Windows PCs
Company says it's improving testing processes to avoid a repeat. Enlarge / CrowdStrike's Falcon security software brought down as many as 8.5 million Windows PCs over the weekend. (credit: CrowdStrike) Security firm Cro.....»»
Nearly 90 percent of outside software rebooted after CDK cyberattacks, CEO Brian MacDonald says
CDK Global, working with outside experts, is continuing to investigate whether the June 19 ransomware event led to the theft of any personal information......»»
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition gave me new respect for gaming speedrunners
Bite-size speed challenges refresh the classics, but require a healthy dose of patience. Enlarge / Get ready to repeat this ~25-second slice of Mario over and over... and over... and over. If you've ever seen a record-b.....»»
Rite Aid confirms data breach following ransomware attack
Pharmacy giant confirms sensitive data was stolen, but health and payment information was not......»»
CDK CEO pledges to compensate dealers after ransomware event
CDK CEO Brian MacDonald promised to dealers in a letter that they would receive "some financial relief" for interruptions stemming from the June 19 cyberattacks......»»
Trauma-sensitive climate change education can develop truthful hope
Summer is a time for educators and students to recharge. For educators, this opportunity to reflect and regroup often includes planning for how to support students in the next school year. It is becoming increasingly important that this support invol.....»»
This new ransomware scam will hassle you with phone calls until you pay up
Since there is no dedicated data leak site, the operators call the victims on the phone and threaten them......»»
Copa America 2024 live stream: Can you watch for free?
We’re into the quarterfinals at Copa America 2024. It appears we’re on a collision course for a repeat of the 2021 final between Argentina and Brazil, but there are still some remaining contenders that will certainly have something to say.....»»
“Everything’s frozen”: Ransomware locks credit union users out of bank accounts
Patelco Credit Union in Calif. shut down numerous banking services after attack. Enlarge / ATM at a Patelco Credit Union branch in Dublin, California, on July 23, 2018. (credit: Getty Images | Smith Collection/Gado ) A.....»»
Moonstone Sleet: A new North Korean threat actor
Microsoft has named yet another state-aligned threat actor: Moonstone Sleet (formerly Storm-1789), which engages in cyberespionage and ransomware attacks to further goals of the North Korean regime. “Moonstone Sleet uses tactics, techniques, an.....»»
RansomLord: Open-source anti-ransomware exploit tool
RansomLord is an open-source tool that automates the creation of PE files, which are used to exploit ransomware pre-encryption. “I created RansomLord to demonstrate ransomware is not invincible, has vulnerabilities and its developers make mista.....»»
Researchers successfully fabricate NiS ultrafine nanorods with separated symmetry along two directions
Crystal symmetry is a fundamental concept in materials science, playing a crucial role in determining structure-property relationships. Typically, a crystal is a solid composed of structural units that periodically repeat in three-dimensional space,.....»»
A new ransomware is hijacking Windows BitLocker to encrypt and steal files
New ransomware strain is creating new boot volumes and using labels to communicate with victims......»»
Ransomware operators shift tactics as law enforcement disruptions increase
Ransomware remains one of the most pressing cybersecurity threats in 2024, with attackers continually evolving their methods to maximize impact and evade detection. In this Help Net Security round-up, we present excerpts from previously recorded vide.....»»
Newly discovered ransomware uses BitLocker to encrypt victim data
ShrinkLocker is the latest ransomware to use Windows' full-disk encryption. A previously unknown piece of ransomware, dubbed ShrinkLocker, encrypts victim data using the BitLocker feature built into the Windows operating system. BitL.....»»