Tag #Ransomware

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TU/e Suspends Classes After Cyberattack

A cyberattack on the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) since Saturday evening forced the university to shut down its network, suspending classes on Monday and Tuesday, impacting students and staff's access to applications and systems like email, Wi-Fi and Teams. The university is working to ...

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Eindhoven University Shuts Down Network After Cyberattack

The Eindhoven University of Technology took down its network on Sunday due to a cyberattack discovered Saturday around 9 pm, halting education until at least Monday; the university is investigating with police and aims to restore network access by Tuesday.

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North Korea-Linked Play Ransomware Attacks Over 300 Organizations

Since 2022, the Play ransomware, linked to North Korea's Reconnaissance General Bureau, has compromised over 300 organizations globally, exploiting vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange and Fortinet FortiOS to gain access, escalate privileges, steal data, and encrypt files for extortion.

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Ascension Data Breach Exposes 5.6 Million Patients, Employees

Ascension, a healthcare company, reported a data breach on December 19, 2024, affecting 5,599,699 individuals due to a phishing email exploiting employee vulnerabilities; compromised data includes medical, financial, and personal information, prompting Ascension to offer two years of identity theft ...

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NotLockBit Ransomware: Cross-Platform, Self-Deleting Threat

A new analysis reveals NotLockBit ransomware's cross-platform capabilities, self-deleting mechanism, and targeted file encryption impacting Windows and MacOS users, leveraging data exfiltration for extortion.

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Lazarus Group Impersonates VC, Steals $34 Million in Crypto

The Lazarus Group, a North Korean state-sponsored hacking group, stole over $34 million in cryptocurrency from an unnamed startup by impersonating a Hong Kong-based venture capitalist via a malicious script in November 2023, leveraging a fake Telegram account; the FBI recovered $3.2 million.

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TU/e Hit by Cyberattack, Network Shutdown Disrupts Exams

A cyberattack targeting Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) on October 26, 2023, forced the university to shut down its internal network, disrupting classes and access to online services until at least October 27, impacting students preparing for exams; authorities are investigating.

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TU Eindhoven Suffers Cyberattack, Shuts Down Network

A cyberattack on October 26, 2023, forced the Technische Universiteit Eindhoven to shut down its internal network, disrupting classes and student access to email until at least October 27; the university is investigating but hasn't confirmed the source.

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Calgary Public Library's Proactive Response to Ransomware Attack

On October 10, 2023, the Calgary Public Library suffered a ransomware attack, prompting an immediate server shutdown that prevented data loss; all branches reopened October 16 with limited services, while a three-stage recovery plan restored full operations by December 11.

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LockBit Ransomware to Relaunch in February 2025

LockBit ransomware, responsible for 37% of attacks in May 2024, plans to relaunch LockBit 4 on February 3, 2025, according to a dark web posting, highlighting the challenges in combating ransomware-as-a-service models and double-extortion tactics.

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Nebraska Sues Change Healthcare Over Data Breach Affecting 575,000 Residents

Nebraska Attorney General Michael Hilgers sued Change Healthcare, UnitedHealth Group, and Optum on Tuesday for a February 2024 data breach exposing the personal and medical information of approximately 575,000 Nebraskans, causing widespread healthcare disruption and significant financial losses to p...

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Rhode Island Ransomware Attack Exposes Sensitive Data

Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee confirmed a ransomware attack on the state's RIBridges social services portal, potentially exposing personal data of individuals who use programs like Medicaid and SNAP, after malicious code was detected on December 5th, resulting in the system being taken offline on ...

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