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Microsoft Warns Cryptocurrency Firms Against Complex Cyber-Attacks

Attacks included fraud, vulnerability exploitation, fake applications and info stealer deployments

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Microsoft Warns Cryptocurrency Firms Against Complex Cyber-Attacks

Attacks included fraud, vulnerability exploitation, fake applications and info stealer deployments

Cyber News, Cyber Threat Trends

NZ Privacy Commissioner Investigates Mercury IT Ransomware Attack

The watchdog also confirmed it plans on opening a compliance investigation into the incident

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FFT and Ransomware Represent Over Half of Cyber Insurance Claims in 2022

While average ransomware claims are much higher, the report warned that vectors like BEC could deliver “death by a thousand cuts”

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  • December 7, 2022

Vice Society Ransomware Attackers Targeted Dozens of Schools in 2022

The Vice Society cybercrime group has disproportionately targeted educational institutions, accounting for 33 victims in 2022 and surpassing other ransomware families like LockBit, BlackCat, BianLian, and Hive. Other prominent industry verticals targeted include healthcare, governments, manufacturing, retail, and legal services, according to an analysis of leak site data by Palo Alto Networks

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FFT and Ransomware Represent Over Half of Cyber Insurance Claims in 2022

While average ransomware claims are much higher, the report warned that vectors like BEC could deliver “death by a thousand cuts”

Cyber News, Cyber Threat Trends

FFT and Ransomware Represent Over Half of Cyber Insurance Claims in 2022

While average ransomware claims are much higher, the report warned that vectors like BEC could deliver “death by a thousand cuts”

Cyber News, Cyber Threat Trends

FFT and Ransomware Represent Over Half of Cyber Insurance Claims in 2022

While average ransomware claims are much higher, the report warned that vectors like BEC could deliver “death by a thousand cuts”

Cyber News, Cyber Threat Trends

FFT and Ransomware Represent Over Half of Cyber Insurance Claims in 2022

While average ransomware claims are much higher, the report warned that vectors like BEC could deliver “death by a thousand cuts”

Cyber News, Cyber Threat Trends