A new ransomware operation has started to leak information it claims has been stolen from organisations it has compromised around the world. In recent days Valencia Ransomware has posted on
However, it is quite possible, from the use of the data synchronization tool MEGASync, that the threat actor went straight after extortion without making any encryption at all. The tool
What is the Cicada ransomware? Cicada (also known as Cicada3301) is sophisticated ransomware written in Rust that has claimed more than 20 victims since its discovery in June 2024. Why
Researchers at Trusec recently discovered a new ransomware-as-a-service group called Cicada3301. The gang provides its affiliates with a dual extortion platform that includes both a ransomware and a data leakage side. According
Incidentally, the FBI and CISA have released a joint advisory on the Ransomhub Ransomware variant, calling it a formidable service model attracting high-profile affiliates from other prominent variants such as
Graham Cluley is an award-winning cybersecurity public speaker, podcaster, blogger, and analyst. He has been a well-known figure in the cybersecurity industry since the early 1990s when he worked as
Finally in April 2022, the group launched a major attack that crippled 27 Costa Rican government organizations causing disruptions in the country’s customs and taxes platforms, impacting foreign trade and
An investigation dating back almost ten years has seen the extradition this week to the United States of a man suspected to be the head of one the world’s most
By Hendrik De Bruin, Security Engineer, Check Point Software Technologies. Infostealers…ransomware’s lesser-known cousin When it comes to malware, ransomware usually steals the limelight, largely because of the direct, devastating impact
Healthcare organizations are prime targets for cyber-attacks due to the sensitive nature of patient data. Heimdal®’s ‘Cybersecurity in Healthcare’ playbook aims to provide a comprehensive guide to protect healthcare systems
