ransomware

Technology

Hackers Target Singapore's Tracetogether with Fake Apps; Find Out How to Safeguard Your Device

SingCert issues warning to smartphone users after cybersecurity agency Anomali published the study

Jun 12, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Cybersecurity

Technology

Are You Receiving CVs And Medical Leave Forms in Your Email? It May Steal Your Data

Hackers are using CVs and medical leave forms to launch malware attacks that steal banking data.

Jun 9, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Cybersecurity

Technology

Maze Ransomware: Hackers Steal Sensitive Data From NASA and US Nuclear Missile Contractors

Maze hacker group launched ransomware attacks on VT San Antonio Aerospace, stole 1.5TB of sensitive data

Jun 6, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Cybersecurity Nasa

Business

Red Cross Urges Governments to Join Forces to Fight Cyberattacks on Healthcare Sector

Earlier, Interpol warned that cybercriminals are increasing ransomware attacks on healthcare systems to hold hospitals to ransom amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

May 27, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Coronavirus Cybersecurity

CyberSecurity

After GSMLaw, REvil Targets 2 Food Supply and Tech Firms, Demands Millions as Ransom

The ransomware operator has demanded a ransom of $7.5m from Harvest Food Distributors and Sherwood Food Distributors

May 21, 2020

By Anirban Roy

CyberSecurity

Netfilm Ransomware Operators Leak Massive Data From a Global Logistic Group

The Netfilm attack was executed on the global logistics company at the beginning of May, while a MailTo ransomware compromised its network on January 31 this year.

May 20, 2020

By Anirban Roy

Cybersecurity

CyberSecurity

REvil Claims Buyers Ready for Trump's 'Dirty Dump', puts Madonna's data on auction

REvil, aka Sodinokibi hacker group, claims to have clients ready to buy data of US President Donald Trump

May 19, 2020

By Anirban Roy

CyberSecurity

REvil Releases the First Dump of Donald Trump Documents, Claims to Auction the GSMS Data if Unpaid

The ransomware operator has claimed that if GSMS fails to pay, they will auction the stolen data every week on the information exchange on a Dark Web-based site

May 17, 2020

By Anirban Roy

Cybersecurity

CyberSecurity

Netwalker aka MailTo Ransomware Leaks Massive Data of Two US-Based Enterprises and a University

MailTo aka Netwalker offers ransomware as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model and recruits associates with promises of enormous money-making opportunities

May 16, 2020

By Anirban Roy

Cybersecurity

CyberSecurity

Ransomware Operator REvil demands $42m Ransom, Threatens to Release Sensitive Trump Documents

The ransomware operators have threatened to release 'a ton of dirty laundry' of US President Donald Trump which they say could jeopardize his re-election

May 16, 2020

By Anirban Roy

Cybersecurity

CyberSecurity

REvil hacker group takes over data of Lady Gaga, Madonna, Nicki Minaj and other celebrities

The breached list includes stars such as Bruce Springsteen, Mary J. Blige, Ella Mai, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Nicki Minaj and Christina Aguilera

May 12, 2020

By Anirban Roy

Cybersecurity

CyberSecurity

Maze ransomware operators create havoc by leveraging attack on two US-based enterprises

The Maze Ransomware utilises Exploit Kits, Remote Desktop connections with lame passwords and email phishing to get into the victim's systems

May 10, 2020

By Anirban Roy

Cybersecurity

CyberSecurity

Netfilm ransomware operator leaked confidential business data of South Asia's largest lingerie maker

Researchers found the leaked data comprises confidential business data like financial records, employees information, audit findings conducted by the audit and accounting firm PwC

May 7, 2020

By Anirban Roy

Cybersecurity

Technology

Hackers using pandemic as opportunity: Scammers offer to sell Coronavirus patients' blood and saliva

Since the Coronavirus outbreak in December 2019 the hackers are running their business while using pandemic fear

Apr 11, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus Cybersecurity