Last Weeks Ransomware Good Times: 07-01-2024s

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Breaking Ransomware News: Unraveling the Week’s Madness

Last week in the whimsical world of ransomware, we witnessed some eyebrow-raising antics that left cyber-experts scratching their heads and the rest of us nervously checking our online security settings.

LockBit’s Tall Tales

The notorious LockBit gang, never one to shy away from ...

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Here is just another week in ransomware 05-21-2024

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In a recent development, the U.K. National Crime Agency (NCA) has pinpointed Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, a 31-year-old Russian national, as the mastermind behind the notorious LockBit ransomware operation. Operating under aliases like LockBitSupp and putinkrab, Khoroshev now faces stringent international sanctions and travel bans imposed ...

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Last Week’s Ransomware Recap: Drama, Disconnects, and Digital Delinquents 05-13-2024

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In a plot twist fit for a daytime soap opera, the CEO of UnitedHealth Group found themselves on the receiving end of a stern letter from state Attorneys General. It wasn’t a love letter, but rather a scolding over a ransomware attack that hit their subsidiary, Change Healthcare, back in February.

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…And It Keeps On Going: Ransomware Fun: 04-15-2024

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Ransomware Recap: Laughs, Legislation, and Lessons

Last week was like watching a soap opera where the villains are cybercriminals and the heroes are sweating IT guys. We had RansomHub shaking down Change Healthcare, politicians trying to cyber-proof the healthcare sector, and ransomware response plans that were about as effective ...

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Another Week of Fun With Ransomware: 04-05-2024

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Ransomware Attacks: The Unexpected Culprit Behind Your Therapist’s New Gray Hairs

It seems like the world of ransomware is more akin to a horror story than a tech issue, especially after a study by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) revealed the hair-raising effects these digital nightmares have on the mental well-being ...

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