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Dental clinic learns of ransomware attack after phone call from hackers
The ransomware attack was carried out by the Conti ransomware operator in November 2020. A dental clinic in…
December 6, 2020
Ransomware attack disrupts Metro Vancouver’s payment systems
The payments systems remained ineffective for three days after the ransomware attack, but payment data is safe, claims TransLink.
December 4, 2020
Sopra Steria records heavy financial loss after Ryuk ransomware attack
The company stated that it ‘rapidly’ blocked the ransomware attack; however, it had to bear heavy financial losses post the attack.
November 26, 2020
Capcom ransomware attack: Gaming details leaked; no ransom paid
Capcom has acknowledged that the ransomware attack was carried out by Ragnar Locker Gang in which the company lost sensitive data.
November 17, 2020
Ragnar Locker ransomware gang using Facebook ads to extort victims
Ragnar Locker ransomware gang has attacked multiple firms recently, but now it has taken extortion to the next level.
November 11, 2020
US private prison, detention centers operator hit by ransomware attack
The victim of this ransomware attack is Geo Group that runs over 120 private prisons and illegal immigration detention centers across the globe.
November 6, 2020
Ransomware attack on top Brazilian court encrypts files, backups
The ransomware attack was carried out by unknown operators who are now demanding a ransom for the…
November 6, 2020
Fake COVID-19 test result email drops King Engine ransomware
“King Engine” ransomware is a variant of Hentai OniChan ransomware which, after infecting a system, asking for a ridiculous 50 BTC as ransom.
November 3, 2020
Maze Ransomware Operators Shutting Down Their Operations
In a bizarre announcement, the Maze ransomware gang revealed that their only aim was to reveal the security lapses at their targets.
November 2, 2020
CISA warns of disruptive ransomware attacks on US hospitals
Healthcare providers across the US are warned about new ransomware attacks that could impact their ability to treat COVID-19 patients.
October 29, 2020