Categoria: Cybercrime

Organizations Warned of New Lilith, RedAlert, 0mega Ransomware

Security researchers with threat intelligence firm Cyble have warned organizations about three new ransomware families named Lilith, RedAlert and 0mega.

Japanese Video Game Publisher Bandai Namco Confirms Cyberattack

Japanese video game publisher Bandai Namco has confirmed being hit by a cyberattack that forced it to disconnect some systems from its network.

Bandai Namco is known for numerous popular video games, such as Dark Souls, Elden Ring, Gundam, Pac-Man, and Soulcalibur, among others.

Microsoft: 10,000 Organizations Targeted in Large-Scale Phishing Campaign

Microsoft has warned users about a large-scale phishing campaign that has been targeting over 10,000 organizations to perform follow-on business email compromise (BEC).

ALPHV Ransomware Gang Creates Searchable Database With Victim Data

The cybercriminals behind the ALPHV ransomware have created a searchable database where employees and customers of their victims can search for their data.

UK Warns Lawyers Not to Advise Ransomware Payments

The NCSC and the ICO have warned UK lawyers not to advise clients to pay a ransom to cybercriminals

In a letter addressed to UK lawyers dated July 7, 2022, the UK’s National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) and the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), have reiterated – with teeth – the official stance on not paying a ransom.

Associated Eye Care Discloses Impact From 2020 Netgain Ransomware Attack

Montana-based Associated Eye Care Partners (AEC) has started informing patients that their personal data might have been compromised during an old ransomware attack targeting Netgain.

CEO Accused of Making Millions via Sale of Fake Cisco Devices

The US Department of Justice announced on Friday that a man has been arrested and charged for allegedly selling fraudulent and counterfeit Cisco products.

Musk Ditches Twitter Deal, Triggering Defiant Response

Elon Musk on Friday pulled the plug on his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter, accusing the social media giant of “misleading” statements about the number of fake accounts, a regulatory filing showed.

Musk’s effort to terminate the deal that he inked in April sets the stage for an epic court battle over a billion-dollar breakup fee and more.

Twitter Says it Removes 1 Million Spam Accounts a Day

Twitter said it removes 1 million spam accounts each day in a call with executives Thursday during a briefing that aimed to shed more light on the company’s fake and bot accounts as it tussles with Elon Musk over “spam bots.”