BlackByte ransomware picks up where Conti and Sodinokibi left off

BlackByte is using Exbyte, a new custom exfiltration tool, to steal data. Learn how to protect your organization from this ransomware. Image: nicescene/Adobe Stock Symantec’s Threat Hunter Team announced Friday…

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FBI: Cybercriminals Targeting Americans Looking for Student Loan Relief

Colin Thierry Published on: October 21, 2022 The FBI issued a public service announcement this week warning that threat actors are targeting citizens seeking federal student loan relief. These scammers went after…

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Brazilian Federal Police Arrests Suspect Likely Part of LAPSUS$ Hacking Group

Colin Thierry Published on: October 21, 2022 The Brazilian Federal Police arrested a suspect on Wednesday who’s likely a member of the LAPSUS$ hacking group. This group is responsible for cyberattacks…

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Ransomware Attack on CommonSpirit Hospitals Causes Overwhelmed Nurse to Call 911

Colin Thierry Published on: October 14, 2022 A ransomware attack on CommonSpirit, the second-largest nonprofit hospital chain in the US, caused overwhelmed emergency room nurses to take desperate measures, including calling…

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