Latest Extortion news

MGM casino's ESXi servers allegedly encrypted in ransomware attack

An affiliate of the BlackCat ransomware group, also known as APLHV, is behind the attack that disrupted MGM Resorts' operations, forcing the company to shut down IT systems.
- Ionut Ilascu
- September 14, 2023
- 06:52 PM
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Ragnar Locker claims attack on Israel's Mayanei Hayeshua hospital

The Ragnar Locker ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for an attack on Israel's Mayanei Hayeshua hospital, threatening to leak 1 TB of data allegedly stolen during the cyberattack.
- Lawrence Abrams
- September 08, 2023
- 03:02 PM
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Fake YouPorn extortion scam threatens to leak your sex tape

A new sextortion scam is making the rounds that pretends to be an email from the adult site YouPorn, warning that a sexually explicit video of you was uploaded to the site and suggesting you pay to have it taken down.
- Lawrence Abrams
- September 02, 2023
- 10:12 AM
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Lapsus$ teen hackers convicted of high-profile cyberattacks

A London jury has found that an 18-year-old member of the Lapsus$ data extortion gang helped hack multiple high-profile companies, stole data from them, and demanded a ransom threatening to leak the information.
- Ionut Ilascu
- August 23, 2023
- 06:17 PM
- 3
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- August 17, 2023
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Lapsus$ hackers took SIM-swapping attacks to the next level

The U.S. government released a report after analyzing simple techniques, e.g. SIM swapping, used by the Lapsus$ extortion group to breach dozens of organizations with a strong security posture.
- Ionut Ilascu
- August 11, 2023
- 02:23 AM
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Clop ransomware now uses torrents to leak data and evade takedowns

The Clop ransomware gang has once again altered extortion tactics and is now using torrents to leak data stolen in MOVEit attacks.
- Lawrence Abrams
- August 05, 2023
- 11:16 AM
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The Week in Ransomware - July 28th 2023 - New extortion tactics

With ransom payments declining, ransomware gangs are evolving their extortion tactics to utilize new methods to pressure victims.
- Lawrence Abrams
- July 28, 2023
- 04:01 PM
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8 million people hit by data breach at US govt contractor Maximus

U.S. government services contractor Maximus has disclosed a data breach warning that hackers stole the personal data of 8 to 11 million people during the recent MOVEit Transfer data-theft attacks.
- Bill Toulas
- July 27, 2023
- 10:15 AM
- 0
ALPHV ransomware adds data leak API in new extortion strategy

The ALPHV ransomware gang, also referred to as BlackCat, is trying to put more pressure on their victims to pay a ransom by providing an API for their leak site to increase visibility for their attacks.
- Ionut Ilascu
- July 26, 2023
- 02:34 AM
- 0
Clop now leaks data stolen in MOVEit attacks on clearweb sites

The Clop ransomware gang is copying an ALPHV ransomware gang extortion tactic by creating Internet-accessible websites dedicated to specific victims, making it easier to leak stolen data and further pressuring victims into paying a ransom.
- Lawrence Abrams
- July 23, 2023
- 03:10 PM
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Clop gang to earn over $75 million from MOVEit extortion attacks

The Clop ransomware gang is expected to earn between $75-100 million from extorting victims of their massive MOVEit data theft campaign.
- Lawrence Abrams
- July 21, 2023
- 12:34 PM
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Estée Lauder beauty giant breached by two ransomware gangs

Two ransomware actors, ALPHV/BlackCat and Clop, have listed beauty company Estée Lauder on their data leak sites as a victim of separate attacks.
- Ionut Ilascu
- July 19, 2023
- 07:51 PM
- 0
Cybersecurity firm Sophos impersonated by new SophosEncrypt ransomware

Cybersecurity vendor Sophos is being impersonated by a new ransomware-as-a-service called SophosEncrypt, with the threat actors using the company name for their operation.
- Lawrence Abrams
- July 18, 2023
- 04:47 PM
- 0
IT worker jailed for impersonating ransomware gang to extort employer

28-year-old Ashley Liles, a former IT employee, has been sentenced to over three years in prison for attempting to blackmail his employer during a ransomware attack.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- July 17, 2023
- 10:47 AM
- 1
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- July 06, 2023
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TSMC denies LockBit hack as ransomware gang demands $70 million

Chipmaking giant TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) denied being hacked after the LockBit ransomware gang demanded $70 million not to release stolen data.
- Bill Toulas
- June 30, 2023
- 09:45 AM
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University of Manchester confirms data theft in recent cyberattack

The University of Manchester finally confirmed that attackers behind a cyberattack disclosed in early June had stolen data belonging to alumni and current students.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- June 23, 2023
- 03:21 PM
- 0
Hackers warn University of Manchester students of imminent data leak

The ransomware operation behind a cyberattack on the University of Manchester has begun to email students, warning that their data will soon be leaked after an extortion demand was not paid.
- Lawrence Abrams
- June 20, 2023
- 04:17 PM
- 0
Reddit hackers threaten to leak data stolen in February breach

The BlackCat (ALPHV) ransomware gang is behind a February cyberattack on Reddit, where the threat actors claim to have stolen 80GB of data from the company.
- Lawrence Abrams
- June 18, 2023
- 12:01 PM
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