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Ransomware

Winnipeg hospital still recovering from ransomware attack

Manitoba's largest hospital continues recovery efforts a week after a ransomware attack hit maintenance systems at Winnipeg's Health Sciences Centre.

1 min read 4 views Aug 17
Ransomware

Akira Ransomware Breaks Own Encryptor in Safe Mode

Akira ransomware attempted to boot into Safe Mode to disable defenses, but crashed its own encryptor.

1 min read 4 views Aug 17
Ransomware

.hrr Ransomware Encrypts Files; Help Needed

A user reports files encrypted with .hrr extension, seeking identification and recovery help. No decryption solution confirmed yet.

1 min read 4 views Aug 17
Ransomware

.hrr Ransomware Encrypts Files; Help Needed

A user reports files encrypted with .hrr extension, seeking identification and recovery help.

1 min read 4 views Aug 17
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Tenable One Detects Azure Ransomware from Storm-0501

Tenable One Cloud Exposure uses AI-powered threat stories to expose Storm-0501's Azure ransomware tactics, helping organizations detect and respond to

1 min read 4 views Aug 17
Ransomware

GE, Philips probe Clop ransomware data theft claims

GE and Philips are investigating Clop ransomware data theft claims. Philips confirmed a contained breach of an internal server, while Shell also probe

1 min read 3 views Aug 17
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Akira Ransomware Bypasses EDR via Safe Mode

Akira ransomware used Safe Mode to disable EDR, but memory issues caused the encryptor to fail. Attackers breached via MFA-less SonicWall VPN.

1 min read 3 views Aug 17
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DiskStation Ransomware Encrypts Files with Random Extensions

DiskStation Security Ransomware appends random extensions like .AB or .12345 to encrypted files, affecting Synology NAS users.

1 min read 4 views Aug 16
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Synology NAS Data Wiped, Ransom Note Left

A user reports all data on a Synology DS213j NAS vanished, leaving only a ransom note. The incident suggests a ransomware attack.

1 min read 4 views Aug 16
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.Garuda3 Ransomware (MedusaLocker3) Emerges

New ransomware variant encrypts files with .garuda3 extension, linked to MedusaLocker3. Victims receive How_recovery_files.

1 min read 5 views Aug 15
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Garuda3 Ransomware Encrypts Files, Demands Contact

A new ransomware variant, Garuda3, encrypts files with a .garuda3 extension and leaves a recovery notice.

1 min read 4 views Aug 15
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Unknown Ransomware Uses .OVKRTK Extension

A new ransomware variant appends .OVKRTK to files and drops a ransom note. ID Ransomware couldn't identify the family.

1 min read 4 views Aug 15

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