Last Week in Ransomware: 12/16/2024 – Cyber Heists, Government Sanctions, and Energy Sector Woes

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Last week in ransomware news, we saw Black Basta make its mark on BT Group, a Romanian energy company caught in the crosshairs of cybercriminals, and the U.S. government hitting a Chinese security firm with sanctions. The plot thickens, and not in a good way. Grab your coffee, because it’s time to dive into the ...

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Ransomware Roundup: A Funny-Not So Funny Look Back at 03.11.2024

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Welcome back to another edition of “Last Week in Ransomware,” where we bring you the latest in cyber shenanigans with a sprinkle of humor. Buckle up your digital seatbelts because we’re about to dive into the wild world of ransomware, where even your grandma’s email isn’t safe.

Phobos: Coming to a Server Near You

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Ransomware Roundup: A Wacky Week of Cyber Shenanigans – 12-11-23

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Ransomware. Todd Laff, Todd Laff Chicago

🕵️‍♂️ Decrypting the Week’s Madness Welcome to the world of cyber mayhem, where LockBit reigns supreme as the ransomware ringleader, shadowy nation-state agents play hide-and-seek with the law, and Black Basta’s bank account swells past the $100M mark. It’s like a soap opera, but with more encryption!

🎂 Happy Data Leak-iversary! ...

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Last Week in Ransomware: 11.06.23 – The Lighter Side(NOT) of Cyber Extortion

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Welcome back to the truly not funny world of ransomware, where cybercriminals dare to make demands with all the subtlety of a bullhorn-wielding toddler in a candy store. Last week brought us some ransom-related shenanigans that would make even the most notorious hackers scratch their heads and wonder, “Did we do that?”

Boeing’s “Oops, We’ve Been LockedBit” Episode

In the latest episode of “Oops, We’ve Been LockedBit,” Boeing, yes, the same Boeing that builds those big flying tubes we ...

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Last Week in Ransomware: 10.16.23 – Oh the Cyber Catastrophes

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Ransomware, the prankster of the digital underworld, is making a killing, literally! Organizations of all sizes are dropping like clumsy clowns in a circus act, falling victim to these cyber circus acts.

Ransomware Renaissance In our latest episode of “Ransomware Rampage,” the first half of 2023 has outperformed the 2022 season finale in terms of attack volume. It’s like the sequel that nobody asked for, but we got it anyway! And guess what, folks? We’re still not winning ...

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