Schneider Electric hit by Ransomware Demand of $125,000 in baguettes.

Schneider Electric confirmed that it is investigating a breach as a ransomware group Hellcat claims to have stolen more than 40 GB of compressed data — and demanded the French multinational energy management company pay $125,000 in baguettes or else see its sensitive customer and operational information leaked.

JPCERT shares Windows Event Log tips to detect ransomware attacks

The investigation strategy proposed by JPCERT/CC covers four types of Windows Event Logs: Application, Security, System, and Setup logs.

Microsoft warns of ransomware attacks on US healthcare | CSO Online

The threat actor borrowed initial access from a third-party infection to effect lateral movement within the victim system and place INC encryption on their network.

FBI takes down ransomware gang that hacked dozens of companies | TechCrunch

The FBI said the Radar/Dispossessor group, led by a ringleader named “Brain,” would exploit security flaws in a victim company’s systems, steal vast amounts of data and scramble the company’s data with encryption.

Ransomware gang targets IT workers with new SharpRhino malware

Hunters International’s new tactic of deploying websites to impersonate legitimate open-source network scanning tools indicates that they are targeting IT workers in the hopes of breaching accounts with elevated privileges.

This new ransomware scam will hassle you with phone calls until you pay up | TechRadar

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A new ransomware group has been discovered harassing its victims on the phone until they pay up. 

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A report from anti-ransomware company, Halycon said that Volcano Demon was seen going after “several” targets in the last couple of weeks, deploying a new encryptor called LukaLocker. 

Its methodis relatively simple – the threat actor will first find a way into the target network, map it out, and then exfiltrate as many sensitive files as they can. Then, they will deploy the encryptor, lock down the files and entire systems, and then demand payment in cryptocurrency in exchange for the decryption key, and for keeping the files for

Alabama education department still impacted by thwarted ransomware intrusion | SC Media

More ransomware news.  Education and Health Care sectors seem to be popular targets lately. https://www.scmagazine.com/brief/alabama-education-department-still-impacted-by-thwarted-ransomware-intrusion

This new ransomware scam will hassle you with phone calls until you pay up | TechRadar

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Image credit: Pixabay (Image credit: Pixabay)

A new ransomware group has been discovered harassing its victims on the phone until they pay up. 

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A report from anti-ransomware company, Halycon said that Volcano Demon was seen going after “several” targets in the last couple of weeks, deploying a new encryptor called LukaLocker. 

Its methodis relatively simple – the threat actor will first find a way into the target network, map it out, and then exfiltrate as many sensitive files as they can. Then, they will deploy the encryptor, lock down the files and entire systems, and then demand payment in cryptocurrency in exchange for the decryption key, and for keeping the files for themselves.

Why are cyberattacks increasingly targeting health care?

Why hospitals? It’s likely because of the massive databases of sensitive personal information they operate, and the importance of daily operations running smoothly.

Disruptions at Many Car Dealerships Continue as CDK Hack Worsens – SecurityWeek

Dealerships use CDK products to sell cars and car parts, as well as for a wide range of other operations, and the cyberattack has caused significant disruptions for many companies. While some have resorted to pen and paper, others said they were forced to halt most of their operations.