While it is unclear whether a ransom was paid, the company stated that client transaction data was not accessed during the attack. The attack occurred amidst a major business deal, but experts predicted minimal disruption to EquiLend’s operations
The bot gains access to the databases, deletes all tables and databases, and leaves a ransom note demanding payment for data recovery. However, the bot only saves a small portion of the data, even if the ransom is paid.
Extortionists are resorting to swatting as a new tactic to pressure hospitals into paying ransom demands. Swatting involves making false reports to the police, resulting in heavily armed officers showing up at victims’ homes.
The company chose not to pay the ransom demanded by the hackers, aligning with the FBI’s recommendation, but the specific details of the attack and the stolen data remain undisclosed.
INC RANSOM ransomware gang claims to have breached Xerox Corp Pierluigi Paganini December 30, 2023 The INC RANSOM ransomware group claims to have hacked the American multinational corporation Xerox Corp. Xerox Corp provides document management solutions worldwide. The company’s Document Technology segment offers desktop monochrome and color printers, multifunction printers, copiers, digital printing presses, and […]
Dolly.com pays ransom, attackers release data anyway Pierluigi Paganini November 10, 2023 On-demand moving and delivery platform Dolly.com allegedly paid a ransom but crooks found an excuse not to hold their end of the bargain. Cybercriminals are hardly a trustworthy bunch. Case in point: Dolly.com. The Cybernews research team believes that the platform suffered a […]
RagnarLocker, known for its double extortion tactic and refusal to negotiate ransom demands, has been a significant threat to critical infrastructure organizations, with 52 successful attacks reported.
Lockbit ransomware gang demanded an 80 million ransom to CDW Pierluigi Paganini October 14, 2023 The Lockbit ransomware gang claims to have hacked the technology services giant CDW and threatens to leak the stolen data. The technology services giant CDW announced it has launched an investigation into claims made by the Lockbit ransomware gang that […]
The ransomware gang, known as Dark Angels, has demanded a $51 million ransom and claimed to have stolen over 27 TB of corporate data from the network of Johnson Controls.
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