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Ransomware

Hyd publisher hit by ransomware, €20m ransom sought

A Hyd publisher was attacked by ransomware, with attackers demanding a €20 million ransom.

1 min read 5 views Aug 30
Ransomware

Sauron Ransomware Encrypts Files with .SDSZOY Extension

A new ransomware variant, possibly named Sauron, encrypts files and appends the .SDSZOY extension.

1 min read 4 views Aug 30
Ransomware

nCRYPTED Ransomware Appends .nCRYPTED Extension

nCRYPTED ransomware encrypts files, adding a _ID-[random 14].nCRYPTED extension and dropping HELP_DECRYPT.txt. Victims seek removal and recovery help.

1 min read 4 views Aug 30
Ransomware

Berlin Mayor Says City Blackmailed After Cyberattack

Berlin's mayor confirmed the city is being blackmailed following a data theft in a cyberattack two weeks ago.

1 min read 4 views Aug 29
Ransomware

Rhysida Ransomware Hits Berlin Government Pre-Vote

Berlin's state government faces a Rhysida ransomware attack weeks before elections, with officials refusing to pay despite a claimed 5.

1 min read 3 views Aug 29
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Berlin Refuses to Pay Hackers in State Network Extortion

Berlin's state government confirmed an extortion attempt after an August network compromise and refused to pay.

1 min read 4 views Aug 29
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ATF Hit by Major Ransomware Breach

The U.S. ATF suffered a major ransomware breach exposing investigation targets. The agency is responding to the cybersecurity incident.

1 min read 3 views Aug 28
Ransomware

ATF declares major incident after Qilin ransomware attack

Ransomware group Qilin claims a cyberattack on the US ATF, which confirmed a breach of a standalone system and declared a major incident.

1 min read 3 views Aug 28
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Ransomware Payments Drop to 28%, Attacks Still Hit Record

Ransomware payment rates fell from 79% to 28%, yet attack volumes reached a record high, highlighting evolving tactics.

1 min read 3 views Aug 28
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ATF Confirms Cyber Incident After Ransomware Claim

The ATF is investigating a major cyber incident after a ransomware group claimed an attack. The DOJ is assisting.

1 min read 4 views Aug 28
Ransomware

SifreCozucu/TurkSifre Case: New Forensic Findings

Forensic analysis of the SifreCozucu/TurkSifre case reveals confirmed encrypted-file format and additional technical details for researchers.

1 min read 4 views Aug 28
Ransomware

Unknown Ransomware Encrypts Linux Server with .elock

A Linux server was encrypted by unknown ransomware, affecting Zimbra mail database and other files, with a ransom note demanding payment.

1 min read 4 views Aug 28

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