Scattered Spider Adopts RansomHub and Qilin Ransomware for Cyber Attacks
Jul 17, 2024NewsroomCybercrime / Ransomware
The infamous cybercrime group known as Scattered Spider has incorporated ransomware strains such as RansomHub and Qilin into its arsenal, Microsoft has revealed.
Scattered Spider is...
FIN7 Group Advertises Security-Bypassing Tool on Dark Web Forums
The financially motivated threat actor known as FIN7 has been observed using multiple pseudonyms across several underground forums to likely advertise a tool known to be used by ransomware...
New HardBit Ransomware 4.0 Uses Passphrase Protection to Evade Detection
Jul 15, 2024NewsroomNetwork Security / Data Protection
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a new version of a ransomware strain called HardBit that comes packaged with new obfuscation techniques to...
True Protection or False Promise? The Ultimate ITDR Shortlisting Guide
Jul 10, 2024The Hacker NewsEndpoint Security / Identity Security
It's the age of identity security. The explosion of driven ransomware attacks has made CISOs and security teams realize that identity...
New Ransomware Group Exploiting Veeam Backup Software Vulnerability
Jul 10, 2024NewsroomData Breach / Malware
A now-patched security flaw in Veeam Backup & Replication software is being exploited by a nascent ransomware operation known as EstateRansomware.
Singapore-headquartered Group-IB, which discovered...
5 Key Questions CISOs Must Ask Themselves About Their Cybersecurity Strategy
Jul 08, 2024The Hacker NewsCybersecurity / Enterprise Security
Events like the recent massive CDK ransomware attack – which shuttered car dealerships across the U.S. in late June 2024 –...
New Ransomware-as-a-Service ‘Eldorado’ Targets Windows and Linux Systems
Jul 08, 2024NewsroomRansomware / Encryption
An emerging ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation called Eldorado comes with locker variants to encrypt files on Windows and Linux systems.
Eldorado first appeared on March 16, 2024,...
GootLoader Malware Still Active, Deploys New Versions for Enhanced Attacks
Jul 05, 2024NewsroomSEO Poisoning / Cyber Attack,
The malware known as GootLoader continues to be in active use by threat actors looking to deliver additional payloads to compromised hosts.
"Updates...
Webinar Alert: Learn How ITDR Solutions Stop Sophisticated Identity Attacks
Jul 05, 2024The Hacker NewsCybersecurity / Identity Protection
Identity theft isn't just about stolen credit cards anymore. Today, cybercriminals are using advanced tactics to infiltrate organizations and cause major damage...
How MFA Failures are Fueling a 500% Surge in Ransomware Losses
The cybersecurity threat landscape has witnessed a dramatic and alarming rise in the average ransomware payment, an increase exceeding 500%. Sophos, a global leader in cybersecurity, revealed in its...
