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Phobos Ransomware Targeting U.S. Government and Critical Infrastructure

In a recent advisory, U.S. cybersecurity and intelligence agencies have issued warnings regarding the escalating threat by Phobos ransomware targeting government and critical infrastructure entities. The advisory, jointly released by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), outlines the […]

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Law Firm Sues Cybersecurity Firm Over Ransomware Attack

A Sacramento-based law firm, which specializes in representing law enforcement officers, has filed a lawsuit against a computer firm for more than $1 million. The law firm Mastagni Holstedt hired the computer firm Lantech LLC for cybersecurity services. However, after the law firm suffered a ransomware attack last year, they were forced to pay a

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Gilroy Gardens Hit by Ransomware

Gilroy Gardens, the popular theme park in California, recently faced a cyberattack. The attack locked out their ticketing system, servers, and machines. One of the main worries resulting from such attacks is the security of customer data. Since Gilroy Gardens’ ticketing system holds sensitive information, such as customer names and credit card details, concerns arise

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Ransomware Gang Hits UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group fell victim to a cyberattack orchestrated by the notorious ransomware group Blackcat. The attack disrupted essential prescription services nationwide, raising alarms about cybersecurity in the healthcare sector. Blackcat’s method involves a sophisticated extortion scheme, targeting organizations like UnitedHealth Group to steal sensitive data and demand ransom payments. The recent attack specifically targeted UnitedHealth

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Minnesota State University-Moorhead Hit by Ransomware Attack

A ransomware attack has caused an internet outage at Minnesota State University-Moorhead for over two weeks. University officials confirmed this on Thursday, February 1, when the IT team noticed server issues and activated the Incident Response plan. This plan involved shutting down various services like file servers, printing, and the website to prevent further spread

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Combatting Cyber Threats: Protecting Hospitals and Schools from Ransomware

Hospitals and schools are prime targets for ransomware attacks, primarily orchestrated by Russian cyber criminals, according to Ann Neuberger, the deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technology. To counter this threat, U.S. officials are urgently enhancing cyber defenses in these institutions, turning to artificial intelligence tools for assistance. Neuberger emphasized the increasing trend

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Fulton County, Georgia Hit by Ransomware

Fulton County, Georgia officials confirmed that a ransomware attack caused significant disruptions to their systems in late January. The LockBit ransomware operation claimed responsibility and alleged to have stolen internal documents. Most phone lines, water bills, and property tax payment systems remain inoperable two weeks later. Chairman Robb Pitts stated that systems will be restored

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Akira Ransomware Poses Growing Threat to Healthcare and Critical Sectors

The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) has released an analyst note detailing the activities of the Akira ransomware group. Akira has conducted 81 cyberattacks, targeting various sectors, including healthcare, and is suspected to have ties with the Conti ransomware gang. HC3 warns that Akira operates as a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation, employing double extortion tactics

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Ransomware Attack Shuts Down Healthcare System in Romania: 21 Hospitals Offline

A significant ransomware attack has disrupted the operations of 21 hospitals in Romania, causing their healthcare management system, the Hipocrate Information System (HIS), to go offline. The attack, which occurred over the weekend, encrypted the system’s database, rendering it inaccessible. The Romanian Ministry of Health confirmed the incident and stated that IT specialists, including cybersecurity

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Ransomware Threat Alert: Urgent Patching Needed for Cisco ASA SSL VPN Vulnerabilities

Security researcher Kevin Beaumont is warning about the efforts of ransomware groups Akira and Lockbit to exploit older vulnerabilities in Cisco ASA SSL VPN devices. These groups target vulnerabilities for which patches have been available since 2020 and 2023. Beaumont emphasizes the importance for administrators to upgrade to the latest ASA release, particularly on devices

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