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Cybersecurity Threats: The Emergence of Rhysida Ransomware and Lumar Stealer The Rise of Rhysida Ransomware In recent months, a new and sophisticated strain of ransomware has emerged, posing a significant threat to Brazil’s popular PIX payment system. Known as Rhysida, this ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation has been active since May of last year. Its developers have…
International Law Enforcement Collaboration Leads to Arrest of Ragnar Locker Ransomware Developer An Introduction to the Case Law enforcement agencies from 11 different countries have successfully arrested a suspected developer of the notorious Ragnar Locker ransomware group. The arrest took place in Paris as part of a coordinated effort to dismantle the cybercrime infrastructure of…
The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance Introduction Internet security has become a critical concern in today’s digital landscape, particularly for organizations that handle sensitive information. With cyber threats evolving and increasing in sophistication, it is essential for IT professionals to be well-versed in compliance frameworks to ensure the safety and protection of their infrastructure and…
Cybercrime Authorities Seize Control of RagnarLocker Ransomware Dark Web Site On Thursday, a coordinated international law enforcement operation successfully seized control of the dark web site used by the RagnarLocker ransomware group, a private group of cybercriminals that has been active since 2020. Unlike other ransomware operations, RagnarLocker was not operating as a ransomware-as-a-service, but…
Cybercrime Police seize Ragnar Locker leak site A coalition of 16 law enforcement agencies collaborated to seize a site used by the criminal hacking group to extort its victims. The seizure is the latest in a string by global law enforcement agencies to take down the public-facing websites and infrastructure of ransomware groups. The Operation…
Ragnar Locker’s Tor negotiation and data leak sites taken down in international law enforcement operation In a coordinated international law enforcement action, the Tor negotiation and data leak sites of the notorious ransomware group, Ragnar Locker, were taken down. This operation involved law enforcement officials from Europol, the United States, and Japan. While this may…
MGM Resorts’ Incident Response Strategy Pays Off In September, MGM Resorts, a hospitality and casino giant, experienced a ransomware attack. Unlike Caesars Entertainment, which had previously been targeted by the same threat actors and chose to pay a negotiated ransom of $15 million, MGM decided not to engage or negotiate with the cybercriminals. The fallout…
US Authorities Warn of Critical Infrastructure Cyberattacks by AvosLocker Ransomware Group Cybersecurity Risk in Critical Infrastructure The Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI have jointly issued a security advisory warning about potential cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure from the ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation called AvosLocker. The advisory indicates that AvosLocker has recently targeted multiple…
CISA Flagging Vulnerabilities and Misconfigurations Exploited by Ransomware The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has taken steps to help organizations identify and eliminate vulnerabilities and misconfigurations exploited by ransomware groups. Through its Ransomware Vulnerability Warning Pilot (RVWP) program, CISA aims to enable organizations to mitigate these security flaws before a ransomware incident occurs….
The IT Professional’s Guide to Compliance: Aligning with Multiple Frameworks Introduction As the threat landscape expands and cyberattacks become more sophisticated, organizations across various industries are continuously making efforts to comply with the ever-evolving cybersecurity standards. In this guide, we will explore how IT professionals can align their practices with multiple frameworks, specifically focusing on…