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North Korean cyber APT targeting nuclear secrets | Computer Weekly

APT45, a North Korean cyber threat group, has been upgraded to an official advanced persistent threat group, targeting nuclear secrets and technology, with a history of financially motivated operations. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Information security

L.A. County Superior Court hit by ransomware attack, believed to be unrelated to CrowdStrike outage

Los Angeles County Superior Court faced a ransomware attack, prompting network shutdown over the weekend. [ more ]

CyberScoop

2 weeks ago

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Allan Liska on why it's time to ban ransomware payments; Russian info ops

Ransomware payments exceeded $1 billion last year, affecting various sectors including hospitals and schools. [ more ]

ComputerWeekly.com

EU data protection

Hackney Council reprimanded over 2020 ransomware attack | Computer Weekly

The ICO reprimanded Hackney Council for security failings that led to a devastating ransomware attack affecting 280,000 residents. [ more ]

Theregister

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Senator lambasts UnitedHealth for picking 'unqualified' CISO

Senator Wyden criticizes UHG's CEO for appointing unqualified CISO, leading to ransomware attack. [ more ]

Engadget

18 hours ago

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North Korean who used ransomware to attack US healthcare providers has been indicted

The North Korean intelligence operative Rim Jong Hyok used ransomware attacks on US healthcare providers, with a $10 million reward for his location. [ more ]

ComputerWeekly.com

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North Korean cyber APT targeting nuclear secrets | Computer Weekly

Los Angeles Times

Information security

L.A. County Superior Court hit by ransomware attack, believed to be unrelated to CrowdStrike outage

Los Angeles County Superior Court faced a ransomware attack, prompting network shutdown over the weekend. [ more ]

CyberScoop

2 weeks ago

Information security

Allan Liska on why it's time to ban ransomware payments; Russian info ops

Ransomware payments exceeded $1 billion last year, affecting various sectors including hospitals and schools. [ more ]

ComputerWeekly.com

EU data protection

Hackney Council reprimanded over 2020 ransomware attack | Computer Weekly

The ICO reprimanded Hackney Council for security failings that led to a devastating ransomware attack affecting 280,000 residents. [ more ]

Theregister

Information security

Senator lambasts UnitedHealth for picking 'unqualified' CISO

Senator Wyden criticizes UHG's CEO for appointing unqualified CISO, leading to ransomware attack. [ more ]

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SEXi / APT Inc Ransomware - What You Need To Know

A cybercrime group named SEXi is targeting VMware ESXi servers, encrypting data and demanding high ransoms in Bitcoin. [ more ]

Hot for Security

3 days ago

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British teen arrested in connection with MGM Resorts ransomware attack

British police arrested a 17-year-old boy linked to the cybercriminal gang behind ransomware attacks on MGM Resorts and others. [ more ]

The Hacker News

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Two Russian Nationals Plead Guilty in LockBit Ransomware Attacks

Two Russian nationals pleaded guilty in the U.S. for involvement in LockBit ransomware scheme. [ more ]

Fast Company

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Largest international police operation against botnets takes down ransomware networks

Police takedown ransomware networks in international operation led by the EU.

Operation Endgame aims to disrupt malware and ransomware operations globally. [ more ]

Theregister

Information security

Europol makes arrests, disrupts botnets in international op

A multinational law enforcement operation led by Europol, along with US and UK counterparts, resulted in arrests, server seizures, and takedowns of malware operators to combat ransomware. [ more ]

TNW | Data-Security

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Netherlands, France, and Germany lead 'largest ever' botnet sting

Operation Endgame led to arrests in botnet cybercrime scheme, uncovering millions in financial damages from ransomware. [ more ]

Tripwire

Information security

SEXi / APT Inc Ransomware - What You Need To Know

A cybercrime group named SEXi is targeting VMware ESXi servers, encrypting data and demanding high ransoms in Bitcoin. [ more ]

Hot for Security

3 days ago

Information security

British teen arrested in connection with MGM Resorts ransomware attack

British police arrested a 17-year-old boy linked to the cybercriminal gang behind ransomware attacks on MGM Resorts and others. [ more ]

The Hacker News

Information security

Two Russian Nationals Plead Guilty in LockBit Ransomware Attacks

Two Russian nationals pleaded guilty in the U.S. for involvement in LockBit ransomware scheme. [ more ]

Fast Company

Information security

Largest international police operation against botnets takes down ransomware networks

Police takedown ransomware networks in international operation led by the EU.

Operation Endgame aims to disrupt malware and ransomware operations globally. [ more ]

Theregister

Information security

Europol makes arrests, disrupts botnets in international op

A multinational law enforcement operation led by Europol, along with US and UK counterparts, resulted in arrests, server seizures, and takedowns of malware operators to combat ransomware. [ more ]

TNW | Data-Security

Information security

Netherlands, France, and Germany lead 'largest ever' botnet sting

Operation Endgame led to arrests in botnet cybercrime scheme, uncovering millions in financial damages from ransomware. [ more ]

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The Hacker News

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North Korean Hackers Shift from Cyber Espionage to Ransomware Attacks

North Korea-linked APT45 expanding into financially-motivated ransomware attacks.

APT45 frequently targets critical infrastructure and has a long history of cyber operations.

Military intelligence organizations like APT45 are increasingly involved in financially-motivated cybercrime. [ more ]

Coindesk

Cryptocurrency

Russian-Speaking Groups Responsible for Majority of Crypto Ransomware Attacks in 2023: TRM Labs

Russian-speaking ransomware groups dominated crypto proceeds in 2023. [ more ]

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