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Lush cyber attack claimed by Akira ransomware gang
NEWS The group says it has accessed and will release data including passports, tax information, and client data
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Southern Water falls victim to ransomware attack as threat actors escalate targeting of utilities
News Southern Water said it’s working closely with relevant authorities to remediate the incident, which Black Basta claimed responsibility for
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Ransomware victims are being offered payment extension plans as groups ratchet up pressure
News Ransomware gangs like Medusa are adopting new strategies to increase the success-rate of its extortion efforts, including payment extension schemes
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UK finance firms faced a torrent of ransomware attacks in 2023 as threat actors ramped up activities
News New data reveals ransomware attacks on financial firms doubled in 2023, with experts noting consistent peaks and troughs over the course of the year
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Babuk Tortilla ransomware dealt major blow with release of new decryptor – here’s how victims can recover their data
News A decryptor for Babuk Tortilla ransomware has been released following a sting operation by Dutch police with the help of Cisco Talos, offering a vital lifeline for victims
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UK CISOs are cowing to ransomware demands more than you think, here’s why they shouldn’t pay up
News Organizations that pay ransomware demands are perpetuating a multi-billion dollar industry and fueling future attacks
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A ransomware payments ban risks criminalizing victims
News A blanket ban on ransomware payments could prompt underreporting and negatively impact victims
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Russia-linked group could be behind Australian state court cyber attack
News A ransomware group was able to gain access to a database containing courtroom recordings of trials between November and December
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History tells us ALPHV will likely recover from recent takedown
News A number of cyber criminal outfits have recovered from police takedowns in recent years, but that doesn’t mean authorities should stop trying
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ALPHV leak site seized by law enforcement as decryption tool released
News The ALPHV takedown as been described as a "huge win" for law enforcement
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FBI issues alert as Play ransomware gang victim list passes 300 mark
News Play ransomware has emerged as one of the most aggressive and sophisticated threat actors operating globally in 2023
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Ransomware groups are using media coverage to coerce victims into paying
News Threat actors are starting to see the benefits of a more sophisticated media strategy for extracting ransoms
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