Toronto Zoo shares update on last year's ransomware attack

Toronto Zoo shares update on last year's ransomware attack

The Toronto Zoo, the largest zoo in Canada, has provided more information about the data stolen during a ransomware attack in January 2024.

February Sees Record-Breaking Ransomware Attacks, New Data Shows

Overview February ransomware attacks set a single-month record, according to an analysis of Cyble threat intelligence data. The year began with a surge in ransomware attacks, a trend that continued into February. With February’s data now final, the number of organizations claimed as victims by ransomware groups reached numbers well above long-term trends. We’ll look at what’s behind those numbers and what they mean for future ransomware trends. …

The dirty dozen: 12 worst ransomware groups active today

Ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) models, double extortion tactics, and increasing adoption of AI characterize the evolving ransomware threat landscape. Law enforcement takedowns of groups such as LockBit have contributed to making the ransomware marketplace more fragmented, with emergent players attempting to muscle in on the action. Attackers range from nation-state actors to RaaS operations, lone operators, and data theft extortion groups. The f…

Researchers Link CACTUS Ransomware Tactics to Former Black Basta Affiliates

Threat actors deploying the Black Basta and CACTUS ransomware families have been found to rely on the same BackConnect (BC) module for maintaining persistent control over infected hosts, a sign that affiliates previously associated with Black Basta may have transitioned to CACTUS. "Once infiltrated, it grants attackers a wide range of remote control capabilities, allowing them to execute

Ransomware activity surged last year, report finds

Nearly half of disclosed attacks last year were aimed at the healthcare, government, and education. Introduction to Malware Binary Triage (IMBT) Course Looking to level up your skills? Get 10% off using coupon code: MW…