A newly identified custom backdoor deployed in several recent ransomware attacks has been linked to at least one RansomHub ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation affiliate. #CyberAlerts #Ransomware #RansomwareAttacks https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomhub-ransomware-uses-new-betruger-multi-function-backdoor/

Two malicious #VSCode Marketplace extensions were found deploying in-development ransomware, exposing critical gaps in Microsoft's review process. #Ransomware #CyberSecurity https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vscode-extensions-found-downloading-early-stage-ransomware/

Russia’s Role in Cybercrime Just Got Exposed!

200,000+ leaked messages expose direct ties between the ransomware gang & Russian officials.

AI-powered fraud & malware dev
Leader escaped via a "green corridor" #BlackBasta #Ransomware https://thehackernews.com/2025/03/leaked-black-basta-chats-suggest.html

Hackers are exploiting #Fortinet firewall bugs to plant #ransomware

https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/17/hackers-are-exploiting-fortinet-firewall-bugs-to-plant-ransomware/

New #Akira #ransomware decryptor cracks encryptions keys using GPUs

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/gpu-powered-akira-ransomware-decryptor-released-on-github/

#BlackBasta ransomware operation created an automated brute-forcing framework dubbed 'BRUTED' to breach edge networking devices like firewalls and VPNs. #Ransomware #CyberAlerts #Cybersecurity
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/black-basta-ransomware-creates-automated-tool-to-brute-force-vpns/

#Ransomware gang creates tool to automate #VPN brute-force attacks

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/black-basta-ransomware-creates-automated-tool-to-brute-force-vpns/

New #SuperBlack #ransomware exploits #Fortinet auth bypass flaws

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-superblack-ransomware-exploits-fortinet-auth-bypass-flaws/

#CISA: #Medusa #ransomware hit over 300 critical infrastructure orgs

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-medusa-ransomware-hit-over-300-critical-infrastructure-orgs/

#TataTechnologies’ data leaked by #ransomware gang

https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/11/tata-technologies-data-leaked-by-ransomware-gang/

#Microsoft: North Korean hackers join #Qilin #ransomware gang

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-north-korean-hackers-now-deploying-qilin-ransomware/

#Ransomware gang encrypted network from a webcam to bypass EDR

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/akira-ransomware-encrypted-network-from-a-webcam-to-bypass-edr/

#US seizes domain of #Garantex #crypto exchange used by #ransomware gangs

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-seizes-domain-of-garantex-crypto-exchange-used-by-ransomware-gangs/

#Cyberangriff analysiert: #Hacker verschlüsseln Unternehmensdaten über eine Webcam

https://www.golem.de/news/cyberangriff-analysiert-hacker-verschluesseln-unternehmensdaten-ueber-eine-webcam-2503-194073.html

Akira-Ransomware schlüpft über Webcam an IT-Schutzlösung vorbei

Eigentlich ist das Firmennetz über eine Schutzsoftware geschützt, die auch anschlägt. Trotzdem konnte ein Trojaner über einen Umweg PCs infizieren.

https://www.heise.de/news/Akira-Ransomware-schluepft-ueber-Webcam-an-IT-Schutzloesung-vorbei-10307987.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

Thanks to everyone in the fediverse who has favorited, boosted, and reached out to me supportively over the injunction and takedown order that I wouldn't comply with (overview: https://infosec.exchange/@PogoWasRight/114110520940142405)

Special thanks to @zackwhittaker for reporting about it all on #TechCrunch:

https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/06/hacked-health-firm-hcrg-demanded-journalist-take-down-data-breach-reporting-citing-uk-court-order/

#TorontoZoo shares update on last year's #ransomware attack

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/toronto-zoo-shares-update-on-last-years-ransomware-attack/

Fake #BianLian ransom notes mailed to US CEOs in postal mail scam

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-bianlian-ransom-notes-mailed-to-us-ceos-in-postal-mail-scam/

#Microsoft #Teams tactics, #malware connect #BlackBasta, #Cactus #ransomware

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-teams-tactics-malware-connect-black-basta-cactus-ransomware/

#HuntersInternational #ransomware claims attack on #TataTechnologies

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hunters-international-ransomware-claims-attack-on-tata-technologies/