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Ransom
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Hackers Demand Ransom in Rhode Island Health System Data Breach
In a major cyberattack, the state of Rhode Island has fallen victim to a security breach potentially exposing the personal information of thousands of residents.
December 17, 2024
Man Gets 25 Years for Online Dating Hostage Scams Targeting Americans
Romance Scammer Sentenced to 25 Years for Hostage-Taking. The Venezuelan national lured US citizens via online dating and…
November 12, 2024
LockBit Ransomware Claims 33 TB of US Federal Reserve Data for Ransom
LockBit ransomware claims to hold 33 TB of data from the US Federal Reserve for ransom. Hackread.com investigates, reaching out to CISA for comments on the breach and ongoing negotiations. Stay updated!
June 24, 2024
Location Tracker Firm Tile Hit by Data Breach, Hackers Access Internal Tools
Millions of Tile users' data potentially exposed in a data breach. Hackers accessed internal tools, but no financial info or location data compromised. Be cautious of phishing attempts.
June 14, 2024
Sophos Reveals Ransomware Attacks Are Now Targeting Backups
Storing a backup of your data is a wise decision, but have you considered keeping a backup of your backup?
April 3, 2024
NCA’s LockBit Takedown: Source Code, Arrests and Recovery Tool Revealed
To date, the LockBit ransomware gang targeted over 2,000 victims and received more than $120 million in ransom payments.
February 20, 2024
US-Led Alliance of 40 Countries Unites to Combat Ransomware Threat
No more ransom for cybercriminals!
November 1, 2023
Ferrari Discloses Ransomware Attack; Refuses to Pay Ransom
Ferrari, the renowned Italian luxury car manufacturer, suffered a cyber incident that compromised the company’s client data. According…
March 21, 2023
Ethical hacker among 3 arrested for blackmail and ransomware attacks
The suspects are allegedly involved in hacking, issuing threats, stealing data, laundering money, and extorting
February 26, 2023
Hive Ransomware Gang Disrupted; Servers and Dark Web Site Seized
The FBI and Europol have obtained decryption keys for the Hive ransomware, which they have already shared with victims.
January 27, 2023