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GhostSec Stormous Ransomware Cybercrime

GhostSec and Stormous teamed up to launch a ransomware attack

March 7, 2024ByIn
A new type of cyber threat has recently appeared in the cybercriminal landscape as hacking groups GhostSec and Stormous have joined forces to unleash a devastating wave of ransomware attacks worldwide. This malicious collaboration has bred a new ransomware variant called GhostLocker 2.0, causing concerns for numerous businesses globally.   The GhostSec and Stormous tandem...
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Phobos Ransomware 8Base SmokeLoader Trojan Malware

New Phobos ransomware variant employed by 8Base group

March 6, 2024ByIn
The 8Base ransomware group has recently upgraded its tactics by deploying a new variant of the notorious Phobos ransomware alongside other readily available tools. Based on reports, the 8Base ransomware activity has recently surged in the past few months, especially between May and June. Moreover, experts believe these campaigns will continue growing since attackers constantly...
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Scattered Spider BlackCat Ransomware Alliance Data Theft

BlackCat and Scattered Spider formed a ransomware alliance

March 6, 2024ByIn
The notorious Scattered Spider ransomware group allegedly joined forces with an active gang called BlackCat. CISA and FBI have recently published a new advisory to alert organisations of the enhanced threat posed by the Scattered Spider cybercriminal group. The advisory explained that the group has collaborated with BlackCat ransomware, indicating that its tactics to infiltrate...
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NoName Ransomware Lithuania Cyberattack DDoS

NoName ransomware targets Lithuania after aiding Ukraine

March 1, 2024ByIn
The notorious NoName ransomware group has claimed responsibility for numerous cyberattacks on well-known Lithuanian organisations. Based on reports, the cybercriminal group has targeted this country after supporting Ukraine in its geopolitical conflict against Russia. The confirmed Lithuanian organisations that suffered such attacks are Compensa Vienna Insurance Group, If Insurance, Lithuanian Roads Association, AD REM, INIT,...
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BianLian Ransomware Healthcare Dark Web

BianLian ransomware adds a healthcare firm to its victim list

February 29, 2024ByIn
The BianLian ransomware group has caused a commotion in the cybersecurity world again after adding Medall Healthcare Pvt Ltd to its growing list of compromised companies. Investigation from our iZOOlogic threat research team stated that the addition of the healthcare institution occurred on February 28, 2024. Moreover, our team explained that the affected institution is...
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Spain Calvià City Council Ransomware Cybersecurity Europe

Spain’s Calvià City Council subject to a ransomware attack

February 26, 2024ByIn
The Calvià City Council suffered a ransomware attack last week, prompting immediate efforts to restore the city’s normal operations. The announcement from Calvià showed the situation’s urgency, revealing that the attackers aimed to extort the council. On the other hand, the city mayor immediately addressed the crisis by acknowledging that they deployed a team of...
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LockBit Ransomware FBI Dark Web Operation Cronos Cybercriminals

LockBit ransomware resurfaces despite FBI takedown

February 25, 2024ByIn
The infamous Russian-speaking ransomware group LockBit has successfully revived its dark web leak site, boldly challenging recent law enforcement interventions. The group’s leader conveyed a lengthy message, levelling accusations against the FBI for exploiting a PHP vulnerability (CVE-2023-3824) in their servers. Notably, LockBit openly admitted to neglecting the patching of this vulnerability, attributing their oversight...
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Authorities detail the LockBit Ransomware Financial Infrastructure Cybercriminal

Authorities detail the LockBit ransomware group’s financial infrastructure

February 24, 2024ByIn
Recently, the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA), in collaboration with law enforcement agencies, has struck a massive blow against cybercrime with the conclusion of Operation Cronos, aimed primarily at dismantling the notorious LockBit ransomware operation. NCA’s operation has not only taken down the notorious group but also secured LockBit’s source code, providing a significant...
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Romanian Hospitals Ransomware Data Breach HIS Europe

Romanian hospitals face the effects of a ransomware attack

February 23, 2024ByIn
Hundreds of Romanian hospitals suffered delays in their operations after a devastating ransomware attack plagued the country’s healthcare sector. The nation’s medical infrastructure, heavily reliant on the Health Information System (HIS) for managing crucial medical operations and patient data, finds itself paralysed in the wake of the assault. Over the weekend, the attack saw the...
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LockBit Ransomware Operation Cronos UK Law Enforcement Cybersecurity

Law enforcement seizes LockBit ransomware group’s website

February 20, 2024ByIn
The law enforcement agencies have successfully seized and dismantled the website infrastructure of the notorious LockBit ransomware group. Our iZOOlogic security researchers made this discovery on February 20, 2024, marking a significant win against cyber criminals. Upon attempting to access the LockBit threat group’s website, users are now met with a message from the authorities....
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