Last Week in Ransomware: Kids in Cuffs and Other Cyber Shenanigans 07-29-2024

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Teen Caught Red-Handed in MGM Meltdown

The UK has taken a page out of every heist movie ever made by arresting a 17-year-old from Walsall, England, suspected of masterminding the MGM Resorts ransomware debacle in Las Vegas. This teenage troublemaker, whose name is still under wraps (probably because he’s still grounded), faces serious charges of blackmail and breaking the ...

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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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Last Week in Ransomware: 01.29.2024 – The “Oopsie” Edition

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Welcome to the “Oopsie” edition of last week’s ransomware roundup, where we take a lighthearted look at the dark world of digital extortion. Yes, even in the world of cyber doom and gloom, we find room for a chuckle!

Healthcare and Ransomware: A Match Made in Cyber-Hell The cyber-baddies had a field day last week, particularly with the healthcare sector. ...

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A Whimsical Look at a Not-So-Funny Topic – Week of 01-08-2024

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Ransomware, Todd Laff, Todd Laff Chicago

In the latest episode of ‘Ransomware Gone Wild’, LockBit affiliates, much like rebellious teenagers, decided that hospital hacking is back on the menu, ethics be darned. The healthcare industry is buzzing like a kicked beehive, especially after SickKids in Toronto and a trio of German hospitals got an unwanted ...

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Last Week in Ransomware: 10-09-2023. Ransomware Runs Amok!

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Oh boy, folks, it’s been quite the rollercoaster in the world of ransomware, and last week was no exception. First up on our calamity carousel, we have Prospect Medical Holdings, a healthcare provider that fell victim to a ransomware attack. Now, you might think a little cyber hiccup wouldn’t hurt anyone, but ...

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Ransomware Ruckus: The Weekly Lowdown – September 25, 2023

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Todd Laff Chicago, Ransomeware

Welcome, fellow cyber-sleuths, to your weekly dose of “Ransomware Ruckus.” This is where we dive into the wild, wacky world of ransomware, where villains are getting craftier, heroes are in short supply, and the digital battleground is ablaze with chaos. So, grab your cyber-magnifying glass, because here’s the 411 on the ...

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