FBI, Europol, and NCA Take Down 8Base Ransomware Data Leak and Negotiation Sites
Feb 11, 2025Ravie LakshmananCybercrime / RansomwareSource: The Nation
A coordinated law enforcement operation has taken down the dark web data leak and negotiation sites associated with the 8Base ransomware gang.
Visitors...
⚡ THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips [10 February]
Feb 10, 2025Ravie LakshmananCybersecurity / Weekly Recap
In cybersecurity, the smallest crack can lead to the biggest breaches. A leaked encryption key, an unpatched software bug, or an abandoned cloud...
Hackers Exploiting SimpleHelp RMM Flaws for Persistent Access and Ransomware
Feb 07, 2025Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Threat Intelligence
Threat actors have been observed exploiting recently disclosed security flaws in SimpleHelp's Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) software as a precursor for what...
Top 3 Ransomware Threats Active in 2025
You arrive at the office, power up your system, and panic sets in. Every file is locked, and every system is frozen. A ransom demand flashes on your screen:...
Ransomware Extortion Drops to $813.5M in 2024, Down from $1.25B in 2023
Feb 06, 2025Ravie LakshmananCybercrime / Ransomware
Ransomware attacks netted cybercrime groups a total of $813.5 million in 2024, a decline from $1.25 billion in 2023.
The total amount extorted during the...
Crazy Evil Gang Targets Crypto with StealC, AMOS, and Angel Drainer Malware
A Russian-speaking cybercrime gang known as Crazy Evil has been linked to over 10 active social media scams that leverage a wide range of tailored lures to deceive victims...
What Is Attack Surface Management?
Attack surfaces are growing faster than security teams can keep up – to stay ahead, you need to know what's exposed and where attackers are most likely to strike.
With...
How Interlock Ransomware Infects Healthcare Organizations
Ransomware attacks have reached an unprecedented scale in the healthcare sector, exposing vulnerabilities that put millions at risk. Recently, UnitedHealth revealed that 190 million Americans had their personal and...
Ransomware Targets ESXi Systems via Stealthy SSH Tunnels for C2 Operations
Jan 28, 2025Ravie LakshmananRansomware / Threat Intelligence
Cybersecurity researchers have found that ransomware attacks targeting ESXi systems are also leveraging the access to repurpose the appliances as a conduit to...
Cyber diplomacy funding halted as US issues broad freeze on foreign aid
The U.S. State Department’s move to halt nearly all existing foreign assistance applies to the programs and funds of its relatively young cyber diplomacy bureau, according to two...
