[ad_1] A suspected initial access broker has been leveraging trojanized versions of the open-source KeePass password manager to set the stage for ransomware attacks, WithSecure researchers have discovered. KeeLoader: Passoword manager that acts as data stealer and malware loader In February 2025, WithSecure’s inicident responders were hired by an European IT service provider to help...Read More
[ad_1] Latest in string of attacks on UK retail sector The UK retail sector has endured another cyberattack with logistics company Peter Green Chilled, which distributes perishable food supplies to major supermarkets, struck with ransomware last Wednesday. According to an email seen by the BBC, the attack forced the company to halt order processing on...Read More
[ad_1] AI-powered threats are now the most commonly cited worry among network administrators and IT professionals, according to research from Arctic Wolf.The security vendor’s 2025 Threat Report survey released Tuesday found that attacks fueled by artificial intelligence tops the list of 29% of respondents of what kept them up at night, followed by ransomware at...Read More
[ad_1] Sarcoma Ransomware Unveiled: Anatomy of a Double Extortion Gang Pierluigi Paganini May 20, 2025 Cybersecurity Observatory of the Unipegaso’s malware lab published a detailed analysis of the Sarcoma ransomware. It is with great pleasure and honor that I present the first report produced by the Malware Analysis Lab, led by Luigi Martire. The lab...Read More
[ad_1] Dive Brief: DaVita has been hit by a ransomware attack that’s affecting operations, the kidney care provider said Monday. The dialysis company discovered the attack, which encrypted parts of its network, on Saturday, according to a securities filing. Davita then activated its response plans and isolated affected systems. The company did not disclose how...Read More
[ad_1] The interconnectedness of operations, spearheaded by the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), has impacted everything from major manufacturers to the smallest machine shops, improving operational efficiency, communications and productivity. However, these great rewards also come with risks in the form of cybersecurity breaches and ransomware attacks. Malicious actors target small machine shops, hack their...Read More
[ad_1] As attackers turn their sights beyond large enterprises, Australian SMEs are paying the price for being underprepared to face growing cyber security threats. Ransomware attacks are on the rise in Australia, but dollar amounts lost are down, according to the latest Acronis Cyberthreats Report. The shift comes as attackers take advantage of ransomware-as-a-service to...Read More
[ad_1] By Ganesh Setty ( May 19, 2025, 6:30 PM EDT) — A cyber insurer for Cicis Pizza told a Texas federal court that it’s already paid the full amount of coverage the restaurant chain is owed for a May 2022 ransomware incident, arguing that only a $250,000 sublimit under a ransomware endorsement applies…. Law360 is...Read More
[ad_1] Threat actors have been distributing trojanized versions of the KeePass password manager for at least eight months to install Cobalt Strike beacons, steal credentials, and ultimately, deploy ransomware on the breached network. WithSecure’s Threat Intelligence team discovered the campaign after they were brought in to investigate a ransomware attack. The researchers found that the...Read More
