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Ransom
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4 Arrested as Police Dismantle 8Base Ransomware, Seize Dark Web Sites
In a coordinated international security operation, authorities have seized four dark web sites linked to the 8Base ransomware group and arrested four suspects.
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.
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…
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!
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.
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?
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.
US-Led Alliance of 40 Countries Unites to Combat Ransomware Threat
No more ransom for cybercriminals!
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…
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