Latest Extortion news

New 'Donut Leaks' extortion gang linked to recent ransomware attacks

A new data extortion group named 'Donut Leaks' is linked to recent cyberattacks, including those on Greek natural gas company DESFA, UK architectural firm Sheppard Robson, and multinational construction company Sando.
- Lawrence Abrams
- August 23, 2022
- 11:06 AM
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LockBit ransomware blames Entrust for DDoS attacks on leak sites

The LockBit ransomware operation's data leak sites have been shut down over the weekend due to a DDoS attack telling them to remove Entrust's allegedly stolen data.
- Lawrence Abrams
- August 22, 2022
- 10:39 AM
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LockBit claims ransomware attack on security giant Entrust, leaks data

The LockBit ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for the June cyberattack on digital security giant Entrust.
- Lawrence Abrams
- August 18, 2022
- 07:06 PM
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BlackByte ransomware gang is back with new extortion tactics

The BlackByte ransomware is back with version 2.0 of their operation, including a new data leak site utilizing new extortion techniques borrowed from LockBit.
- Lawrence Abrams
- August 17, 2022
- 05:28 PM
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Ransomware gangs move to 'callback' social engineering attacks

At least three groups split from the Conti ransomware operation have adopted BazarCall phishing tactics as the primary method to gain initial access to a victim's network.
- Ionut Ilascu
- August 10, 2022
- 04:45 PM
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Hackers try to extort survey firm QuestionPro after alleged data theft

Hackers attempted to extort the online survey platform QuestionPro after claiming to have stolen the company's database containing respondents' personal information.
- Lawrence Abrams
- August 04, 2022
- 05:29 PM
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EU missile maker MBDA confirms data theft extortion, denies breach

MBDA, one of the largest missile developers and manufacturers in Europe, has responded to rumors about a cyberattack on its infrastructure saying that claims of a breach of its systems are false.
- Bill Toulas
- August 02, 2022
- 08:43 AM
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Digital security giant Entrust breached by ransomware gang

Digital security giant Entrust has confirmed that it suffered a cyberattack where threat actors breached their network and stole data from internal systems.
- Lawrence Abrams
- July 22, 2022
- 04:44 PM
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How Conti ransomware hacked and encrypted the Costa Rican government

Details have emerged on how the Conti ransomware gang breached the Costa Rican government, showing the attack's precision and the speed of moving from initial access to the final stage of encrypting devices.
- Ionut Ilascu
- July 21, 2022
- 10:20 AM
- 0
New ‘Luna Moth’ hackers breach orgs via fake subscription renewals

A new data extortion group has been breaching companies to steal confidential information, threatening victims to make the files publicly available unless they pay a ransom.
- Bill Toulas
- July 12, 2022
- 10:32 AM
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Marriott confirms another data breach after hotel got hacked

Hotel giant Marriott International confirmed this week that it was hit by another data breach after an unknown threat actor managed to breach one of its properties and steal 20 GB worth of files.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- July 06, 2022
- 12:52 PM
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The Week in Ransomware - July 1st 2022 - Bug Bounties

It has been relatively busy this week with new ransomware attacks unveiled, a bug bounty program introduced, and new tactics used by the threat actors to distribute their encryptors.
- Lawrence Abrams
- July 01, 2022
- 03:35 PM
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AMD investigates RansomHouse hack claims, theft of 450GB data

Chip manufacturer AMD says they are investigating a cyberattack after threat actors claimed to have stolen 450 GB of data from the company last year.
- Lawrence Abrams
- June 28, 2022
- 01:18 PM
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LockBit 3.0 introduces the first ransomware bug bounty program

The LockBit ransomware operation has released 'LockBit 3.0,' introducing the first ransomware bug bounty program and leaking new extortion tactics and Zcash cryptocurrency payment options.
- Lawrence Abrams
- June 27, 2022
- 11:09 AM
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Fast Shop Brazilian retailer discloses "extortion" cyberattack

Fast Shop, one of Brazil's largest retailers, has suffered an 'extortion' cyberattack that led to network disruption and the temporary closure of its online store.
- Bill Toulas
- June 24, 2022
- 11:53 AM
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Extortion gang ransoms Shoprite, largest supermarket chain in Africa

Shoprite Holdings, Africa's largest supermarket chain that operates almost three thousand stores across twelve countries in the continent, has been hit by a ransomware attack.
- Bill Toulas
- June 15, 2022
- 12:28 PM
- 0
Ransomware gang creates site for employees to search for their stolen data

The ALPHV ransomware gang, aka BlackCat, has brought extortion to a new level by creating a dedicated website that allows the customers and employees of their victim to check if their data was stolen in an attack.
- Lawrence Abrams
- June 14, 2022
- 07:03 AM
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Ransomware gangs now give victims time to save their reputation

Threat analysts have observed an unusual trend in ransomware group tactics, reporting that initial phases of victim extortion are becoming less open to the public as the actors tend to use hidden or anonymous entries.
- Bill Toulas
- June 06, 2022
- 12:56 PM
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Novartis says no sensitive data was compromised in cyberattack

Pharmaceutical giant Novartis says no sensitive data was compromised in a recent cyberattack by the Industrial Spy data-extortion gang.
- Lawrence Abrams
- June 03, 2022
- 03:30 PM
- 0
Ransomware gang now hacks corporate websites to show ransom notes

A ransomware gang is taking extortion to a new level by publicly hacking corporate websites to publicly display ransom notes.
- Lawrence Abrams
- June 02, 2022
- 03:01 PM
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