Report Reveals Local Governments Face Surge in Ransomware Attacks with Minimal Resources KnowBe4, the cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, recently released new research highlighting the critical cybersecurity challenges facing state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments. The report details how government organizations have become prime targets for cybercriminals while simultaneously facing...Read More

Cierant Corp., a marketing software and services provider, experienced a data breach involving Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts patient data. The ransomware attack was claimed by the A well-known cybercriminal organizationCL0P ransomware group, took responsibility for the ransomware attack. The cybersecurity incident was discovered on Dec. 10, 2024. An investigation determined that an...Read More

A new ransomware group has been breaching organizations across Asia, Europe, and the U.S., with victims reported in the healthcare, technology and event services sectors, researchers have found. The group, calling itself Bert, was first identified in April by researchers at cybersecurity firm Trend Micro, who detailed their findings in a report published Monday.  The...Read More

The AiLock ransomware organization, which Zscaler first discovered in March 2025, has become a powerful force in the ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) market, which is a frightening trend for cybersecurity professionals. This malicious entity operates with a sophisticated structure, leveraging both a negotiation site to extract ransoms from victims and a Data Leak Site (DLS) to threaten...Read More

‘Communicate early and often’ is the go-to strategy for many organizations after a ransomware attack, but distribution giant Ingram Micro does not seem to have followed it. Ransomware attacks have been with us for years—and so have proven strategies for effective communication after such an incident. So it’s surprising to see that IT distribution giant...Read More

Ingram Micro said Saturday that it is investigating a ransomware attack after discovering suspicious activity on its internal network.  The Irvine, Calif.-based technology firm said it proactively took certain systems offline, notified law enforcement and retained outside forensic experts to help with the investigation.  The company said it is working diligently to restore normal operations...Read More

The incident happened on July 3 What’s the story Ingram Micro, a leading US-based IT services provider, has confirmed a ransomware attack on its internal systems. The breach has caused a global outage affecting the company’s websites and operations since July 3. The company has taken systems offline, launched an investigation with cybersecurity experts, and...Read More

Ingram Micro Holding Corporation (NYSE: INGM), a global leader in technology distribution and supply chain solutions, has confirmed that it recently experienced a ransomware attack targeting certain internal systems. The company issued a statement today addressing the ongoing system outage and the steps being taken to mitigate the impact. Incident Overview According to Ingram Micro,...Read More

Ingram Micro has revealed it has become the victim of a ransomware attack. The distributor shared an update over the weekend detailing the attack after suffering a system outage. “Ingram Micro recently identified ransomware on certain of its internal systems,” the firm stated. “Promptly after learning of the issue, the company took steps to...Read More

BERT Ransomware Group Targets Asia and Europe on Multiple Platforms | Trend Micro (US) Ransomware BERT is a newly emerged ransomware group that pairs simple code with effective execution—carrying out attacks across Europe and Asia. In this entry, we examine the group’s tactics, how their variants have evolved, and the tools they use to get...Read More