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Zero-Day Exploit Unleashes Clop Ransomware’s Global Data Heist

TDS Team / September 24, 2023

The Clop ransomware group made headlines by launching a series of data theft attacks, targeting organizations across the globe. “The U.S. educational nonprofit, the National Student Clearinghouse, recently disclosed a data breach affecting 890 schools using its services across the United States. In a notification letter sent to the Office of the California Attorney General, […]

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Scattered Spider Claims MGM Cyberattack – Inside the Dark Web’s Latest Revelation

TDS Team / September 14, 2023

Scattered Spider, a notorious hacking group, has claimed responsibility for the recent cyberattack on MGM Resorts. MGM Resorts, a leading player in the hospitality and entertainment industry, continues to wrestle with a widespread outage resulting from a cyberattack. This situation has forced the company to shut down various systems across its extensive properties. This renowned

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Canadian Nurses Association’s Battle with Cyber Threats

TDS Team / September 13, 2023

The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) openly acknowledges its collaboration with its members in addressing a hacker group’s breach of sensitive data earlier this year. According to a CNA spokesperson, representing nearly half a million nurses nationwide, the association faced a security incident on April 3. While this incident did not disrupt its operations, it did

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Las Vegas Casino Giant MGM Resorts Hit by Cybersecurity Crisis

TDS Team / September 11, 2023

MGM Grand also reports issues with its slot machines, further raising questions about the scope of the incident. A “cybersecurity incident” has forced MGM Resorts, the renowned hotel and casino company, to shut down many of its systems. The company released an official statement just before noon Eastern Time on X (formerly known as Twitter)

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DHS Allocates $375 Million to Fight Ransomware Attacks: State and Local Governments Take Action

TDS Team / August 8, 2023

On Monday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced its commitment to allocate almost $375 million to state and local governments, aiming to enhance their resilience against cyber threats, particularly ransomware attacks that have caused significant damage recently. The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP), now in its second year, comprises a $1 billion

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Major Cyberattack Paralyzes Hospitals Across Multiple States

TDS Team / August 5, 2023

In multiple states, hospitals and clinics, including those in Manchester, Conn., are currently undergoing a laborious recovery process after a severe cyberattack disrupts their computer systems. The incident compels some emergency rooms to shut down, diverting ambulances to alternative facilities. Security experts actively assess the situation at Prospect Medical Holdings’ facilities, determining the full extent

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Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint reports that a notorious threat group, known for targeting entities in Europe and Asia, has recently deployed a new form of malware against Italian organizations.

Wikiloader: The Sophisticated New Malware Threat Targeting Italy

TDS Team / July 31, 2023

Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint reports that a notorious threat group, known for targeting entities in Europe and Asia, has recently deployed a new form of malware against Italian organizations. The analyst first detected the malware, named Wikiloader, in December. The mysterious cyber gang, TA544, actively uses it as a primary means of offense. Moreover, Proofpoint adds

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IT Security Analyst Turned Cybercriminal: The Ashley Liles Ransomware Saga

TDS Team / July 18, 2023

Ashley Liles a 28-year-old former IT employee received a prison sentence of more than three years for attempting to extort his former employer during a ransomware attack. During his time as an IT security analyst at an Oxford-based company, Liles exploited his position to intercept the ransomware payment the company was handling after falling victim

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Unmasking the Dark Scheme: UK Man’s Conviction for Ransomware Attack and Blackmail

TDS Team / May 25, 2023

A 28-year-old man from the United Kingdom, Ashley Liles, has been convicted of unauthorized computer access with criminal intent and blackmailing his employer in Fleetwood, Hertfordshire. Yesterday, the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU) released a press statement providing details of the case. Liles worked as an IT Security Analyst for an Oxford-based company

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Ransomware Nightmare: ScanSource Grinds to a Halt

TDS Team / May 18, 2023

ScanSource, an American tech company traded publicly, discovered a significant attack over the weekend, which resulted in the offline status of several internal systems and caused disruptions to its business operations. In a statement released on Tuesday, ScanSource promptly acknowledged the incident and emphasized its close collaboration with forensic and cybersecurity experts to thoroughly investigate

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