Written by Tonya Riley Nov 29, 2021 | CYBERSCOOP An under-the-radar ransomware group that’s been attacking schools, hospitals and other critical infrastructure has tried to cover its tracks by rebranding,…
Category: Ransomware
Swire Pacific Offshore Operations hit by Cl0p ransomware gang
As seen by Hackread.com, the Cl0p ransomware gang has leaked partial SPO data including names, email addresses, passport scans, and more. Swire Pacific Offshore (SPO) has confirmed becoming a victim…
Proposed Bill Would Require Public Disclosure of Ransomware Payments
Security Intelligence – Security Intelligence – Proposed Bill Would Require Public Disclosure of Ransomware Payments Two U.S. congresswomen introduced a bill that would require ransomware victims to publicly disclose ransom…
Bitdefender’s 20th Anniversary: A look at the past, present, and future through its people
We’re incredibly excited to celebrate Bitdefender’s 20th anniversary and thought we would take this opportunity to highlight some of the amazing individuals that have helped Bitdefender thrive over the past…
Ransom Your Employer Email Scam Suspect Arrested
The scam involved attempts to hire insiders to install DemonWare ransomware on their employer’s IT systems. A Nigerian citizen, deemed a key suspect in the Ransom Your Employer scheme, was…
Who Is Behind the Comeback of Emotet?
Conti ransomware is a very dangerous malicious actor because of how quickly it encrypts data and spreads to other computers. To get remote access to the affected PCs, the organization…
Iranian government-backed hackers target critical infrastructure with ransomware, US says
Written by Tim Starks Nov 17, 2021 | CYBERSCOOP U.S., U.K. and Australian cyber agencies on Wednesday accused Iranian government-sponsored hacking groups of exploiting Microsoft and Fortinet vulnerabilities this year…