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Ransomware moves more quickly than most organizations can respond. Though knowing they have a specific limited window should help inform where to put their defenses, according to security data shop Splunk. The vendor’s research team Surge today published research on Read More …
A cyberattack on Bridgestone Americas, one of the largest manufacturers of tires in the world, has been claimed by the LockBit ransomware gang. The threat actor announced that they will leak all data stolen from the company and launched a Read More …
LockBit 2.0 operates as an affiliate-based Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) and employs a wide variety of tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), creating significant challenges for defense and mitigation. LockBit 2.0 ransomware compromises victim networks through a variety of techniques, including, but not Read More …
The French government is investigating claims from the LockBit ransomware gang that data was stolen from the Ministry of Justice. “The French Ministry of Justice is aware of the alert and has immediately taken actions to proceed to the needed Read More …
While monitoring of the LockBit ransomware’s intrusion set, Trend Micro researchers found an announcement for LockBit Linux-ESXi Locker version 1.0 on October 2021 in the underground forum “RAMP,” where potential affiliates can find it. This signifies the LockBit ransomware group’s Read More …
A member of the BlackMatter (aka Darkside) ransomware gang has publicly claimed the extortionists are shutting down, causing much excitement within the infosec world. A Russian-language message reportedly posted on a forum used by ransomware criminals is said to have Read More …
Bangkok Airways has apologized for a data breach involving passport information and other personal data in a statement to customers. The company said that it discovered a “cybersecurity attack which resulted in unauthorized and unlawful access to its information system” Read More …
The LockBit ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) gang has ramped up its targeted attacks, researchers said, with attempts against organizations in Chile, Italy, Taiwan and the U.K. using version 2.0 of its malware. Attacks in July and August have employed LockBit 2.0, according Read More …
08/13/21 08:42 UPDATE: Accenture reportedly acknowledged in an internal memo that attackers stole client information and work materials in a July 30 “security incident.” CyberScoop reports that the memo downplays the impact of the ransomware attack. The outlet quoted Accenture’s Read More …
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) warns of an increase of LockBit 2.0 ransomware attacks against Australian organizations starting July 2021. “ACSC has observed an increase in reporting of LockBit 2.0 ransomware incidents in Australia,” Australia’s cybersecurity agency said in Read More …
