[ad_1] In the shadowy world of cybercrime, ransomware groups like Akira are continually innovating to outpace defenders, and their latest tactics reveal a sophisticated blend of exploitation and evasion. Affiliates of the Akira ransomware operation have been observed abusing legitimate Windows drivers to disable antivirus and endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems, allowing them to...Read More

[ad_1] ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter explained the response to a ransomware attack that hit the city in late July.  The mayor says the city has not paid any ransom and there is no evidence that any data was taken. Operation Secure St. Paul What’s next: St. Paul City...Read More

[ad_1] The city of St. Paul said in the coming days, around 3500 employees will begin the process of scrubbing their data in the aftermath of the city’s cyberattack. On Sunday, Jennifer Lo, the city of St. Paul’s press secretary, confirmed with 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS reporters that the attack experienced by the city of St....Read More

[ad_1] It seems that in this ever-evolving landscape of digital assets, ransomware groups like Embargo are finding ways to capitalize on the chaos. With a staggering $34 million collected in crypto ransoms, this particular group is a case study in the new frontier of cybercrime. Let’s take a closer look at what banning ransom payments...Read More

[ad_1] A relatively new ransomware group known as Embargo has become a key player in the cybercrime underground, moving over $34 million in crypto-linked ransom payments since April 2024. Operating under a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model, Embargo has hit critical infrastructure across the United States, with targets including hospitals and pharmaceutical networks, according to blockchain intelligence...Read More

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[ad_1] – Ransomware group Embargo has extorted $34M via crypto since April 2024, targeting U.S. healthcare and critical infrastructure with $1.3M ransom demands. – Operating as ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS), Embargo employs double-extortion tactics and shares infrastructure with suspected predecessor BlackCat (ALPHV). – $18.8M in dormant wallets and laundering through high-risk exchanges highlight Embargo’s evasion strategies amid...Read More

[ad_1] Welcome to the bold new world of digital assets, where ransomware and crypto payments are intertwined. I don’t know about you, but that sounds terrifying. If there’s anything that is painfully obvious in today’s noisy cyber climate, it’s this: ransomware is not going away. If anything, it’s ramping up, as groups like Embargo target...Read More

[ad_1] A ransomware group known as Embargo has moved over $34 million in cryptocurrency since April 2024, according to blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs [1]. The group, which operates under a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model, has targeted critical infrastructure in the United States, including hospitals and pharmaceutical networks. Affected organizations include American Associated Pharmacies, Memorial Hospital...Read More

[ad_1] Hackers responsible for a cyberattack that forced St. Paul to shut down its computer systems two weeks ago demanded a ransom from the city, the mayor’s office confirmed this weekend. But there is no evidence so far that the hackers obtained any data from the city in their attack, according to Jennifer Lor, Mayor...Read More