Microsoft: RaaS attacks continue to evolve and expand
Microsoft has been tracking over 100 threat actors using 50 unique active ransomware families in attacks around the globe.
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Report: Linux malware and cloud misconfigurations top cybersecurity threats
A new report published by Trend Micro revealed that Linux malware and cloud misconfigurations make up some of the top cybersecurity threats facing organizations over the first half of 2022.
BlackByte Ransomware compromised multiple entities in US critical infrastructure sectors
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) issued a joint Cybersecurity Advisory warning of BlackByte ransomware compromising multiple entities in US critical infrastructure sectors.
FBI releases Lockbit 2.0 ransomware-as-a-service IoCs
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released new Indicators of Compromise (IoC) details on Lockbit ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS).
BlackCat: a new ransomware-as-a-service threat
A relatively new ransomware-as-a-service dubbed “BlackCat” (also known as ALPHV) has been actively recruiting affiliates from other ransomware groups to target organizations around the globe.
BlackMatter ransomware has targeted multiple U.S. critical infrastructure entities
BlackMatter ransomware has targeted multiple U.S. critical infrastructure entities, to include two U.S. Food and Agriculture Sector organizations.
CISA and FBI alert: DarkSide ransomware used in Colonial Pipeline cyberattack (and mitigation guidance) – updated
The FBI and CISA have published a joint cybersecurity alert on a new ransomware variant “DarkSide” used in recent cyberattack against pipeline operator Colonial Pipeline. The alert also includes best practice guidance in disrupting ransomware attacks.
Kraken ransomware threat
Cyber criminals have been peddling a relatively newer ransomware dubbed Kraken Cryptor targeting victims in multiple countries.