Russian bulletproof hosting service Aeza Group sanctioned by US for ransomware work | #ransomware | #cybercrime

A Russia-based company providing technical tools to ransomware gangs and digital drug dealers was sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday.  Aeza Group is a bulletproof hosting (BPH) services provider, the department said, that allows cybercriminals to avoid law enforcement while renting IP addresses, servers and domains used for disseminating malware, supporting darknet markets […]

Why the health care industry is one of the biggest cybercrime targets | National News | #cybercrime | #infosec

Why the health care industry is one of the biggest cybercrime targets A wealth of information, including Social Security numbers, birth dates, and health insurance details; a reliance on systems connected to the internet; and weak protections. It’s easy to see why health care institutions are such enticing targets for hackers, and they are rising […]

RSN Urges Parliament To Prioritise Child Safety, Speed Management, Stronger Road Safety Laws | #childsafety | #kids | #chldern | #parents | #schoolsafey

Ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, the Road Safety Network (RSN) has called on policymakers to address four critical gaps in India’s road safety framework—child safety, scientific speed management, robust State Road Safety Action Plans, and targeted amendments to the Motor Vehicles Act (MV Act). In 2022 alone, children accounted for nearly 10% of […]

Aeza Group sanctioned for hosting ransomware, infostealer servers | #ransomware | #cybercrime

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned Russian hosting company Aeza Group and four operators for allegedly acting as a bulletproof hosting company for ransomware gangs, infostealer operations, darknet drug markets, and Russian disinformation campaigns. The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) claims that Aeza’s services were utilized by the BianLian ransomware gang, […]

Targeted cyberattack strikes International Criminal Court • The Register | #cybercrime | #infosec

The International Criminal Court (ICC) says a “sophisticated” cyberattack targeted the institution, the second such incident in two years. It said the attack was detected and contained, and that mitigating steps are already being taken to manage its effects. The ICC did not detail what these “effects” were, nor did it elaborate on exactly what […]

US calls reported threats by pro-Iran hackers to release Trump-tied material a ‘smear campaign’ | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker

WASHINGTON — Pro-Iran hackers have threatened to release emails supposedly stolen from people connected to President Donald Trump, according to a news report, a move that federal authorities call a “calculated smear campaign.” The United States has warned of continued Iranian cyberattacks following American strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and the threats those could pose […]

Why the health care industry is one of the biggest cybercrime targets | #cybercrime | #infosec

Why the health care industry is one of the biggest cybercrime targets A wealth of information, including Social Security numbers, birth dates, and health insurance details; a reliance on systems connected to the internet; and weak protections. It’s easy to see why health care institutions are such enticing targets for hackers, and they are rising […]

The FBI Just Issued a Cybersecurity Alert | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

Byte-Sized Brief Scattered Spider now targeting airlines. Bypasses 2FA via help desk tricks. Strict security protocols are necessary for prevention. The FBI has issued a fresh cybersecurity alert, warning that the Scattered Spider threat group, which is already known for major attacks on companies like Marks & Spencer, is now setting its sights on the […]

Swiss Government Confirms Radix Ransomware Attack Leaked Federal Data | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

The Swiss government has confirmed that sensitive federal data has been leaked onto the dark web following a ransomware attack on Radix, a non-profit health promotion foundation serving multiple federal offices. The breach, attributed to the Sarcoma ransomware group, has raised fresh concerns about the security of government contractors and the ripple effects of cyberattacks […]

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