Results for: ransomware

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Egregor Ransomware

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Egregor Ransomware

Advisory Overview The Ransomware as a Service variant “Egregor” is spiking across the Cybersecurity and IT landscape after the shutdown of the notorious Maze ransomware campaign. Some major organizations have fallen victim to the malware including Kmart, Cencosud (a retail...

/ December 8, 2020
Tech Time Warp: FBI MoneyPak ransomware packs a punch

Tech Time Warp: FBI MoneyPak ransomware packs a punch

Imagine you’re mindlessly surfing the internet, when suddenly your screen locks and displays an ominous message: The FBI has “seized and frozen access” to your device because of online activities violating federal law. This convincing message would take even savvy...

/ December 4, 2020
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Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Ryuk Ransomware Activities Overview

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Ryuk Ransomware Activities Overview

Advisory Overview The SKOUT Security Operation Center is closely following the increase of ransomware activity targeting the healthcare sector. Threat actors are infecting critical healthcare providers/facilities networks with the ransomware variant, Ryuk. A successful attack could disable critical healthcare infrastructure...

/ October 29, 2020
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Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Universal Health Services Infected with Ryuk Ransomware

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Universal Health Services Infected with Ryuk Ransomware

Advisory Overview Earlier this week, Universal Health Services (UHS) suffered a ransomware attack that took down data networks at multiple facilities across the United States, wherein systems were crippled, antivirus software was maliciously disabled, many patients had to be relocated,...

/ October 2, 2020
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Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Spear-Phishing Campaign Spreading Hakbit Ransomware

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Spear-Phishing Campaign Spreading Hakbit Ransomware

Advisory Overview A spear-phishing campaign targeting various industries is utilizing malicious Microsoft Excel attachments to infect users with the “GuLoader” backdoor trojan. The threat actors then proceed to use GuLoader to download “Hakbit” ransomware onto the infected device. Recommendations to...

/ July 9, 2020
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Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: RagnarLocker Ransomware Hits EDP Energy Giant

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: RagnarLocker Ransomware Hits EDP Energy Giant

Advisory Overview Energy giant EDP was recently hit with RagnarLocker ransomware. The hacking group claiming responsibility is threatening to leak 10 TB of stolen data online, including personal information such as a password manager database if a ransom of almost...

/ April 24, 2020
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Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Maze Ransomware Hits Cognizant

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Maze Ransomware Hits Cognizant

Advisory Overview Cognizant was recently hit by the Maze ransomware. Maze is known for publicly shaming companies by leaking their data online until they pay a ransom, limiting the efficacy of backups in mitigating damage. The exact attack vector is...

/ April 22, 2020
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Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Sodinokibi Ransomware

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Sodinokibi Ransomware

Advisory Overview We have previously issued advisories on Sodinokibi Ransomware in Threat Advisory 0034-19 and Threat Advisory 0021-19. The same strand recently hit a Colorado Based MSP Synoptek and the foreign currency exchange Travelex. Sodinokibi has been particularly damaging and...

/ January 24, 2020
Targeted ransomware attacks creates new opportunities and challenges

Targeted ransomware attacks creates new opportunities and challenges

Every successful high-profile ransomware attack that winds up gaining a lot of mainstream media coverage is generally good for managed service providers (MSPs) that specialize in helping organizations recover from such attacks. In the last few days, coverage of ransomware...

/ August 21, 2019
Cities of all sizes are being targeted by ransomware attacks

Cities of all sizes are being targeted by ransomware attacks

Last year, it was Atlanta that was brought to its knees by a ransomware attack, sending the city reeling for weeks. This year, it was Baltimore’s turn. The ranks of municipal ransomware victims looks very different.

/ July 31, 2019