Ransomware-Angriffe nehmen zu, besonders im deutschen Mittelstand. Kriminelle verschlüsseln IT-Systeme und fordern Lösegeld, oft mit der Drohung der Datenveröffentlichung. Krisenverhandler geben Tipps zur Abwehr und Kontrolle.
The Gentlemen, a Russian-speaking ransomware group, has claimed responsibility for a cyber attack that shut down two Queensland sugar mills for a week. While the claim was made on the dark web, its veracity is unconfirmed, with experts noting a lack of evidence. The attack has caused significant disruption and financial losses for farmers.
Ransomware-Angriffe stellen ein wachsendes Geschäftsrisiko dar, besonders für den deutschen Mittelstand. 2025 gab es 1041 gemeldete Angriffe. Krisenverhandler Michael Sjøberg und Peter Skovbo geben Tipps zur Abwehr und Wiedererlangung der Kontrolle.
Kee Wah Bakery in Hong Kong suffered a ransomware attack on its internal network, potentially exposing employee, customer, and business partner data. The privacy watchdog is investigating the risk of a data leak, while the bakery engages cybersecurity experts.
Ataques de ransomware paralisam operações e exigem resgate milionário. Brasil é o 3º país mais visado, com custos médios de violação de dados em R$ 7,19 milhões. Empresas precisam de estratégias de prevenção, resposta e recuperação.
Ransomware-Angriffe nehmen zu, auch beim deutschen Mittelstand. Kriminelle verschlüsseln IT-Systeme und fordern Lösegeld, oft mit der Drohung der Datenveröffentlichung. Krisenverhandler geben Tipps zur Abwehr und zur Wiedererlangung der Kontrolle.
Ransomware-Angriffe nehmen zu, auch beim deutschen Mittelstand. Kriminelle verschlüsseln IT-Systeme und fordern Lösegeld, oft in Bitcoin, und drohen mit Datenveröffentlichung. Krisenverhandler geben Tipps zur Abwehr und Kontrolle.
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Ransomware group ShinyHunters exploited a critical Oracle PeopleSoft vulnerability (CVE-2026-35273) to target ~100 customers, extorting at least one. The vulnerability, rated 9.8/10, allowed server-side request forgery.
Japan's National Police Agency announced the arrest of two men, one Russian and one Ukrainian, for operating a money laundering website used by criminal groups. The site, "AudiA6," allegedly laundered over €336 million (approx. ¥62.2 billion) in funds, including ransomware proceeds. The operation involved Europol and 10 other countries.
Silent Ransom Group, a cybercrime gang, has been targeting law firms with a novel approach, sending fake IT workers in person to steal data via USB drives or remote access, alongside traditional phishing and social engineering tactics.
Two men in Hong Kong have been convicted of murdering a man over a gambling debt and then attempting to extort HK$3.6 million from his wife for his release, despite him being deceased. The victim's body was found buried near Ping Yeung Village.
A woman in the Tokyo metropolitan area received threatening voicemails and calls from a man claiming her son owes 10 million yen. The man, who identified himself as "Sasuke," also threatened her family and workplace, causing her significant distress and fear.
Emniyet Genel Müdürlüğü Siber Suçlarla Mücadele Daire Başkanlığı, Mimic Ransomware adlı fidye yazılımının Türk hacker’lar tarafından kullanıldığını tespit etti. Kaan A. isimli şüpheli, fidye yazılımı kullanarak mali müşavir Bilal E.'nin bilgisayarını hackleyerek 7 bin Euro fidye talep etti. Şüpheli tutuklandı ve 12 yıla kadar hapis cezası talebiyle dava açıldı.
Amazon Prime's debut NBA playoff broadcast was plagued by technical issues and a lack of engaging content, contrasting sharply with traditional linear TV coverage. The move to streaming fragments the viewing experience and raises access concerns.
A former FBI expert discusses current cyber threats, including AI-powered hacking and ransomware. Also featured is a listener using dermatology tech for sun safety education in schools.
Pirates hijacked the oil tanker M/T Eureka off the coast of Yemen, kidnapping 8 Egyptian and 4 Indian sailors. They demand $3-10 million in ransom, and families are concerned about the deteriorating humanitarian conditions on board.
Instructure, operator of the Canvas education platform, announced an agreement with hackers after a ransomware attack that stole student data. Experts believe a ransom was paid, despite government advice against it. The attack affected millions of students globally, including in Australia.
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Hong Kong's privacy commissioner criticizes Canvas owner for paying ransom to hackers who stole 9,000 institutions' data, advising cybersecurity investment instead.
Foxconn, a major electronics manufacturer for Apple, Google, and others, confirms a cyberattack by Nitrogen ransomware gang, affecting North American facilities, with over 11 million files allegedly stolen, including confidential customer data.
Qatar warned Tehran on Tuesday against using the Strait of Hormuz as a "weapon" to hold Gulf states to ransom, as Doha and Ankara backed ongoing mediation efforts to end the Iran war and restore access to the vital waterway.
Neue Erkenntnisse im Fall des unbefugten Zugriffs auf Trellix-Quellcodes: Die kriminelle Bande RansomHouse bekennt sich zum Datenklau.
Some schools are warning users not to log back into Canvas yet, after a ransomware group claimed credit for a data breach. Half of North America's higher education institutions use the platform.
