Blog Windows Update Ransomware July 25, 2023 by Vertical Axion When you see a Windows update, you anticipate a security improvement, not a threat. However, a sneaky extortion scam disguised as a Windows update page has recently appeared. Its danger lies in encrypting files on your computer. The scammers then demand payment to return your files. This extortion scam is known as Big Head ransomware. […] Read more » Business & Finance Microsoft Ransomware Recent News Security Technology Technology News
Blog Ransomware Attacks on the Rise: Why Businesses Are Paying the Ransom May 9, 2023 by Vertical Axion A small retail business was hit by a ransomware attack. Cybercriminals encrypted their critical data and demanded a ransom of $50,000 for decryption. Despite having a backup system, the company decided to pay the ransom due to the lack of knowledge about the time required for restoration and the cybercriminals’ promise of faster decryption. This […] Read more » Business Advice Ransomware Security
Blog The Growing Trend of Telegram as a Marketplace for Phishing Tools and Services May 3, 2023 by Vertical Axion Cybercrime is becoming increasingly common as businesses continue to rely on technology to conduct their operations. Cybercriminals are constantly looking for new ways to exploit businesses and individuals. One of the methods gaining popularity is using Telegram, a popular messaging app that offers end-to-end encryption. Telegram has become a hub for selling phishing tools and […] Read more » Data Breach Malware and Virus Protection Phishing Ransomware Recent News Security Social Networking Technology Technology News Technology Tips
Blog AlienFox Malware: The Swiss Army Knife of Cloud Attacks April 25, 2023 by Vertical Axion Researchers at SentinelLabs have uncovered a new, modular malware toolkit called “AlienFox.” Cybercriminals use AlienFox to breach email and web hosting services. It compromises misconfigured hosts on cloud platforms and takes sensitive data. You can often find this new toolkit in Telegram groups. Researchers call AlienFox a “Swiss Army knife” toolkit because of its versatility. […] Read more » Data Breach Phishing Ransomware Security Technology News
Blog US Government: Royal Ransomware Targets Critical Infrastructure March 18, 2023 by Vertical Axion The United States government is alerting organizations about the Royal ransomware operation. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said in a joint advisory that the Royal ransomware gang poses an increasing threat to critical infrastructure of numerous sectors in the U.S. The Royal ransomware group has been […] Read more » Ransomware Recent News Security Technology Technology News
Blog Ransomware Attack on Dole March 11, 2023 by Vertical Axion Ransomware is a threat businesses cannot afford to ignore. Such a cyberattack often blocks user access to systems until the perpetrator receives ransom. A recent cautionary tale is a ransomware attack on Dole Food Company. Dole reported on Feb. 22 a cybersecurity incident involving ransomware. Although it is unclear when or how the attack occurred, […] Read more » General Interest Ransomware Recent News Security Technology Technology News
Blog State of Emergency Declared in Oakland to Combat Ransomware Attack February 28, 2023 by Vertical Axion On Feb. 8, 2023, the City of Oakland suffered a ransomware attack. It forced several city systems to go offline. Fortunately, it did not affect emergency services. 911 and fire rescue were still online. Digital security experts investigated the incident. They assume the attack started with an email that contained a malicious ransomware program. When […] Read more » General Interest Ransomware Recent News Security Technology Technology News
Blog Over 3 Million Patients Affected in California Hospital Ransomware Attack February 24, 2023 by Vertical Axion A ransomware attack exposed the information of more than 3.3 million patients on Dec. 1, 2022. Multiple medical groups are affected under the Heritage Provider Network in California. These are: Lakeside Medical Organization Regal Medical Group ADOC Medical Group Greater Covina Medical Understanding Ransomware Ransomware is a malicious computer program that attempts to infect computers […] Read more » Ransomware Recent News Security Technology Technology News
Blog Schools in Arizona and Massachusetts Most Recent Victims of Cyberattacks February 16, 2023 by Vertical Axion Schools in Tucson, AZ, and Nantucket, MA, became the most recent targets of cyberattacks within hours of each other during the last week of January. The two attacks appear to be unrelated. The hackers behind the Tucson Unified District ransomware attack specifically mentioned low spending on crucial cyber services as a reason for infecting their […] Read more » General Interest Ransomware Recent News Security Technology Technology News
Blog Vice Society Claims Cincinnati State College Cyberattack November 26, 2022 by Vertical Axion Data allegedly stolen from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College has been leaked after Vice Society attacked the campus. Many of the stolen documents were posted on the hackers’ websites. These documents date from several years ago until November 24, 2022, suggesting that threat actors still have access to the compromised systems, but this has […] Read more » Data Breach General Interest Ransomware Recent News Security Technology Technology News
