Cybersecurity

Kuwait isolates some government systems following attack on its Finance Ministry

The government of Kuwait is in the process of recovering from a ransomware attack that affected its Ministry of Finance. The ransomware attack began on September 18 and government officials immediately tried to separate and shut off affected systems. Officials sought to preempt concerns that workers would not be paid, reiterating that payment and payroll […]

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MGM Resorts Computers Back Up After 10 Days as Analysts Eye Effects of Casino Cyberattacks

MGM Resorts brought to an end a 10-day computer shutdown prompted by efforts to shield from a cyberattack data including hotel reservations and credit card processing, the casino giant said Wednesday, as analysts and academics measured the effects of the event. “We are pleased that all of our hotels and casinos are operating normally,” the […]

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Chinese Malware Appears in Earnest Across Cybercrime Threat Landscape | Proofpoint US

Key Takeaways Proofpoint has observed an increase in activity from specific malware families targeting Chinese-language speakers. Campaigns include Chinese-language lures and malware typically associated with Chinese cybercrime activity. Newly observed ValleyRAT is emerging as a new malware among Chinese-themed cybercrime activity, while Sainbox RAT and related variants are recently active as well. The increase in […]

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Clop gang stolen data from major North Carolina hospitals

Clop gang stolen data from major North Carolina hospitals Pierluigi Paganini September 17, 2023 Researchers at healthcare technology firm Nuance blame the Clop gang for a series of cyber thefts at major North Carolina hospitals. The Microsoft-owned healthcare technology firm Nuance revealed that the Clop extortion gang has stolen personal data on major North Carolina hospitals as part […]