Government entities in Asia-Pacific and North America are being targeted with an off-the-shelf malware downloader known as PureCrypter, which delivers information stealers and #ransomware.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2023/02/purecrypter-malware-targets-government.html

New IcedID Lite and Forked malware variants discovered!

Threat actors pivot away from banking fraud functionality to focus on payload delivery, including #ransomware.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2023/03/icedid-malware-shifts-focus-from.html

🔐 Meet the rising cybercriminal gang, "Read The Manual" Locker! Operating as a private RaaS provider, this group has a business-like set-up & sophisticated tactics.

Learn about their unique approach to #ransomware in the latest report: https://thehackernews.com/2023/04/rtm-locker-emerging-cybercrime-group.html

🔒 Yet another critical SQL injection vulnerability (CVE-2023-36934) uncovered in popular MOVEit Transfer—the same software that was exploited in a series of recent cyberattacks to deploy Clop #ransomware.

Read details: https://thehackernews.com/2023/07/another-critical-unauthenticated-sqli.html

🚨 Unpatched Citrix systems under attack! Unknown threat actors are exploiting a critical vulnerability (CVE-2023-3519) for #ransomware attacks.

Read details: https://thehackernews.com/2023/08/citrix-netscaler-alert-ransomware.html

A new #ransomware group, Hunters International, has taken over the reins from Hive, acquiring its source code and infrastructure.

Read the full article here: https://thehackernews.com/2023/11/new-ransomware-group-emerges-with-hives.html

Kasseika, the latest #ransomware kid on the block, is using a sneaky trick called BYOVD to disarm your defenses before encrypting your files.

It even leaves no trace by wiping event logs.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/01/kasseika-ransomware-using-byovd-trick.html

U.S. State Department is offering rewards up to $15 Million for information on LockBit #ransomware leaders.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/02/us-offers-15-million-bounty-to-hunt.html

🚨 ALERT: RansomHub, a rebranded Knight #ransomware, targets healthcare and major entities.

Using legitimate remote desktop tools and recruiting from shutdown groups, it shows evolving cybercriminal tactics.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/06/rebranded-knight-ransomware-targeting.html

🚨 Cyberattacks are the 1 threat to businesses. Recent study shows that phishing, identity security & ransomware are top concerns for CISOs.

Last quarter, the first individual #ransomware loss exceeded a billion dollars.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/expert-insights/2024/06/the-democratization-of-cyberattacks-how.html

🚨 A 17-year-old suspected member of the Scattered Spider cybercrime syndicate has been arrested in the U.K.

This group has targeted major companies, including MGM Resorts, with #ransomware.

Read here: https://thehackernews.com/2024/07/17-year-old-linked-to-scattered-spider.html

A new #ransomware variant, Cicada3301, is making headlines for its advanced tactics and SMB focus. Cicada3301 not only targets Windows and #Linux/ESXi systems but also embeds compromised user credentials for further exploitation.

https://thehackernews.com/2024/09/new-rust-based-ransomware-cicada3301.html

CosmicBeetle launches ScRansom, new #ransomware hitting SMBs globally. Linked to RansomHub, it targets manufacturing, healthcare, tech & more. Exploits vulnerabilities for sophisticated attacks.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/09/cosmicbeetle-deploys-custom-scransom.html

👉 Microsoft 365 launches a new backup solution to combat #ransomware, enabling rapid recovery. Read more to learn how this could impact your data protection strategy.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/expert-insights/2024/09/the-microsoft-365-backup-game-just.html

🔐 Learn how weak credentials and over-privileged accounts are being exploited in the latest Storm-0501 #ransomware attacks targeting hybrid cloud infrastructures.

Read details here > https://thehackernews.com/2024/09/microsoft-identifies-storm-0501-as.html

Microsoft 365 is a prime #ransomware target, with hackers exploiting weak points to encrypt vital business data. Its widespread use across 400M+ users makes a breach devastating.

Stay protected—implement proactive defense strategies now: https://thehackernews.com/2024/09/why-microsoft-365-protection-reigns-supreme.html

Cybercriminals are using new #ransomware disguised as LockBit to pressure victims, while embedding AWS credentials for data exfiltration—highlighting the evolving tactics of threat actors.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/10/ransomware-gangs-use-lockbits-fame-to.html

A new advanced Qilin #ransomware variant, Qilin.B, features enhanced AES-256-CTR and RSA-4096 encryption, making recovery nearly impossible without the attackers' keys.

Read → https://thehackernews.com/2024/10/new-qilinb-ransomware-variant-emerges.html

🔥 North Korean threat actor Jumpy Pisces has allied with the Play #ransomware group, highlighting a troubling milestone in cybercrime. Their tactics, including credential harvesting and advanced persistence.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/10/north-korean-group-collaborates-with.html