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Data Leak Strategy Fueling the Ransomware Economy

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Ransomware has gone through several game-changing milestones over the course of its decade-long evolution. In 2013, extortionists added encryption to their genre and started locking down victims' files instead of screens or web browsers. The idea is to demand money for not leaking files stolen from an infected organization.

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Iowa Farm Cooperative Hit by Russian Ransomware Attack

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Just two weeks ago, SecureWorld’s Drew Todd reported on 5 Ransomware Attacks Targeting Food and Agriculture. A Russia-based ransomware gang by the name of BlackMatter hit Iowa grain co-op New Cooperative, Inc. They [Ransomware gangs] have got you boxed into a corner. How do you fight against ransomware attacks?

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Was the NRA Hit by Ransomware?

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A Russian ransomware group known as Grief claims it is gunning for the National Rifle Association (NRA). sanctioned group Evil Corp, has been leaking NRA files on the Dark Web, claiming to have breached the association's systems. Grief ransomware gang posts to Dark Web about NRA hack. October 27, 2021. October 27, 2021.

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Town Negotiates Financial Recovery Plan After Cyberattack Drains Funds

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BEC attacks continue, with less fanfare than ransomware. This type of cybercrime continues to fleece organizations even though it lacks the sexy headlines of a ransomware attack. The redheaded stepchild behind ransomware, which doesn't get talked about as much is BEC, or business email compromise.

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Ransomware 'Direct Threat' to Economy: Key Findings by U.S. Treasury

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Ransomware burnout might be creeping in for many cybersecurity professionals, but cybercrime organizations do not show any signs of slowing down, according to a new report. Treasury Department released its Financial Trend Analysis report on Friday, providing the lay of the land when it comes to ransomware in the first two quarters of 2021.

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School Cyberattack Aftermath: What Happens to Kids' Data?

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This is also true for victims of cybercrimes, too. How can you protect children against a malignant data leak after it has already happened? With the rise in ransomware attacks on government and healthcare organizations, as well as schools, this will continue to be a significant challenge. What happens when a school is attacked?

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How did the DOJ Recover Million$ of the Colonial Pipeline Ransom?

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After all, the conventional wisdom is that ransomware gangs demand cryptocurrency so they can move the funds anonymously and with impunity. Government track pipeline ransomware payment? Colonial Pipeline's CEO made the decision to pay the ransom just hours after learning of the May 7, 2021, attack against the company.

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