Tag: ransomware
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The Register: Ransomware forces hospital to turn away ambulances
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/09/30/texan_hospital_ransomware/ Source: The Register Title: Ransomware forces hospital to turn away ambulances Feedly Summary: Only level-one trauma unit in 400 miles crippled Ransomware scumbags have caused a vital hospital to turn away ambulances after infecting its computer systems with malware.… AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses a severe ransomware attack…
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The Register: Cloud threats have execs the most freaked out because they’re not prepared
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/09/30/pwc_security_survey/ Source: The Register Title: Cloud threats have execs the most freaked out because they’re not prepared Feedly Summary: Ransomware? More like ‘we don’t care’ for everyone but CISOs Efficiency and scalability are key benefits of enterprise cloud computing, but they come at a cost. Security threats specific to cloud environments are the…
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The Register: Ransomware gang using stolen Microsoft Entra ID creds to bust into the cloud
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/09/27/microsoft_storm_0501/ Source: The Register Title: Ransomware gang using stolen Microsoft Entra ID creds to bust into the cloud Feedly Summary: Defenders beware: Ransomware, data theft, extortion, and backdoors on Storm-0501’s agenda Microsoft’s latest threat intelligence blog issues a warning to all organizations about Storm-0501’s recent shift in tactics, targeting, and backdooring hybrid cloud…
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Microsoft Security Blog: Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Protection Platforms
Source URL: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2024/09/25/microsoft-is-named-a-leader-in-the-2024-gartner-magic-quadrant-for-endpoint-protection-platforms/ Source: Microsoft Security Blog Title: Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Protection Platforms Feedly Summary: Gartner® names Microsoft a Leader in Endpoint Protection Platforms—a reflection, we believe, of our continued progress in helping organizations protect their endpoints against even the most sophisticated attacks, while driving…
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The Register: RansomHub genius tries to put the squeeze on Delaware Libraries
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/09/25/delaware_libraries_ransomware_attack/ Source: The Register Title: RansomHub genius tries to put the squeeze on Delaware Libraries Feedly Summary: Extorting underfunded public services for $1M isn’t a good look Despite being top of the ransomware tree at the moment, RansomHub – specifically, one of its affiliates – clearly isn’t that bright as they are reportedly…
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Slashdot: Kansas Water Facility Switches to Manual Operations Following Cyberattack
Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/24/09/24/2359243/kansas-water-facility-switches-to-manual-operations-following-cyberattack?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Kansas Water Facility Switches to Manual Operations Following Cyberattack Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: A Kansas city experienced a suspected cyberattack on its water treatment facility, prompting a transition to manual operations as a precautionary measure. The authorities are working with cybersecurity experts to enhance security…
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Slashdot: Germany Seizes 47 Crypto Exchanges Used By Ransomware Gangs
Source URL: https://news.slashdot.org/story/24/09/23/0018238/germany-seizes-47-crypto-exchanges-used-by-ransomware-gangs?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Germany Seizes 47 Crypto Exchanges Used By Ransomware Gangs Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses a recent operation by German law enforcement that resulted in the seizure of cryptocurrency exchange services involved in facilitating illegal money laundering activities. These exchanges permitted users to remain…
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The Register: Apple’s latest macOS release is breaking security software, network connections
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/09/23/security_in_brief/ Source: The Register Title: Apple’s latest macOS release is breaking security software, network connections Feedly Summary: PLUS: Payer of $75M ransom reportedly identified; Craigslist founder becomes security philanthropist, and more Infosec In Brief Something’s wrong with macOS Sequoia, and it’s breaking security software installed on some updated Apple systems.… AI Summary and…
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The Register: Valencia Ransomware crew explodes on the scene, claims California city, fashion giant, more as victims
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/09/19/valencia_ransomware_california_city/ Source: The Register Title: Valencia Ransomware crew explodes on the scene, claims California city, fashion giant, more as victims Feedly Summary: Boasts ‘appear to be credible’ experts tell El Reg A California city, a Spanish fashion giant, an Indian paper manufacturer, and two pharmaceutical companies are the alleged victims of what looks…
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Cisco Talos Blog: Talk of election security is good, but we still need more money to solve the problem
Source URL: https://blog.talosintelligence.com/threat-source-newsletter-sept-19-24/ Source: Cisco Talos Blog Title: Talk of election security is good, but we still need more money to solve the problem Feedly Summary: This year, Congress only allocated $55 million in federal grant dollars to states for security and other election improvements. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses critical…