In response to the takedown notice on their original leak site and other damage done to their operations as described in the DOJ press release and warrant application that was unsealed today, AlphV posted this: As you all know, the FBI got the keys to our blog, now we’ll tell you how it was. First,…
Category: Malware
Big news from DOJ: Justice Department Disrupts Prolific ALPHV/Blackcat Ransomware Variant
FBI Offers Decryption Tool to Over 500 Victims Around the World, Additional Victims Encouraged to Come Forward The Justice Department announced today a disruption campaign against the Blackcat ransomware group — also known as ALPHV or Noberus — that has targeted the computer networks of more than 1,000 victims and caused harm around the world…
Cyber Chaos in Ukraine: NoName Ransomware Strikes Prominent Targets
Ashish Khaitan reports: Ukraine has become the battleground for a cyber onslaught, with the NoName ransomware attack claiming responsibility for a series of attacks on various entities. The NoName ransomware attack has specifically targeted prominent organizations in Ukraine, as revealed by the threat actor on their dark web portal. The list includes the National Securities…
Employee files compromised after ransomware attack on Campbell County School District
Matthew Dietz reports: The Campbell County School District announced Thursday that it was recently the target of a ransomware incident that allowed an unauthorized person to gain access to employee files. The school district did not specify when the incident occurred. The district said the incident impacted the availability and functionality of its computer network….
Newfound school district still working to recover data after cyber attack
Thomas P. Caldwell reports: Newfound Area School District is recovering from a Nov. 15 cyber breach, described as a ransomware attack because it locked users out, although the unknown hacker did not make a financial demand. Jason Sgro, a senior partner at the Atom Group, the cyber response company based in Portsmouth working to restore…
Neurology Center of Nevada allegedly attacked by Qlin
Cardiovascular Consultants in Arizona is not the only U.S. medical entity the ransomware gang known as Qlin has hit. On December 4, Qlin added the Neurology Center of Nevada (NCN) to their leak site. They also provided screenshots as proof of claims. Some of those screenshots revealed personal or protected health information. In addition to…