An international law enforcement operation claims to have dismantled a ransomware affiliate operation in Ukraine, which was responsible for attacks on organizations in 71 countries.
The threat actors are said to be affiliates of numerous ransomware operations, including LockerGoga, MegaCortex, HIVE, and Dharma.
In other news, ransomware attacks have been surging, with further information about attacks being disclosed this week.
Finally, researchers released some interesting information about ransomware, including Cactus ransomware exploiting Qlik Sense flaws to breach networks, and Black Basta ransomware believed to have made over $100 million.
Ransomware attack on indie game maker wiped all player accounts.
A ransomware attack on the "Ethyrial: Echoes of Yore" MMORPG last Friday destroyed 17,000 player accounts, deleting their in-game items and progress in the game.
Ardent hospital ERs disrupted in 6 states after ransomware attack.
Ardent Health Services, a healthcare provider operating 30 hospitals across six U.S. states, disclosed today that its systems were hit by a ransomware attack on Thursday.
Slovenia's largest power provider HSE hit by ransomware attack.
Slovenian power company Holding Slovenske Elektrarne has suffered a ransomware attack that compromised its systems and encrypted files, yet the company says the incident did not disrupt electric power production.
November 28th 2023 Police dismantle ransomware group behind attacks in 71 countries.
In cooperation with Europol and Eurojust, law enforcement agencies from seven nations have arrested in Ukraine the core members of a ransomware group linked to attacks against organizations in 71 countries.
Qilin ransomware claims attack on automotive giant Yanfeng.
The Qilin ransomware group has claimed responsibility for a cyber attack on Yanfeng Automotive Interiors, one of the world's largest automotive parts suppliers.
The company says no ransomware payloads or encryption was used in the attack.
November 29th 2023 Black Basta ransomware made over $100 million from extortion.
November 30th 2023 Cactus ransomware exploiting Qlik Sense flaws to breach networks.
Police dismantle ransomware group behind attacks in 71 countries.
Cactus ransomware exploiting Qlik Sense flaws to breach networks.
Toronto Public Library confirms data stolen in ransomware attack.
This Cyber News was published on www.bleepingcomputer.com. Publication date: Fri, 01 Dec 2023 22:15:20 +0000