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North Korean Attackers Targeting Healthcare Orgs with Maui Ransomware

A new Cybersecurity Advisory via the FBI, CISA, and the U.S. Treasury is warning that cyber actors with the DPRK have been using the ransomware since May 2021.

HHS Warns of 'Exceptionally Aggressive' Hive Ransomware

The ransomware-as-a-service group has been on a tear, compromising hospitals and healthcare facilities, since June 2021.

AvosLocker Ransomware Targeting Critical Infrastructure

The ransomware-as-a-service group continues to target critical infrastructure in the U.S.

RagnarLocker Ransomware Connected to Hacks at 52 Organizations

New guidance from the FBI contains IOCs and technical details on how the ransomware spreads.

Federal Advisory Highlights Increased Globalized Ransomware Threat

A joint advisory on ransomware issued by the FBI, CISA, and the NSA recapped ransomware activity in 2021 and showed why the threat continues to loom large for enterprises.

Friday Five 1/28

The Linux PolicyKit bug, $770 million lost in social media scams, and more - catch up on the infosec news of the week with the Friday Five!

Ransomware Groups Turning to Insiders to Help with Attacks

A new survey suggests there's been an uptick in ransomware groups reaching out to employees in hopes they can help them carry out attacks against their company.

DOJ Takes Action Against Two Charged with Ransomware Attacks

The Justice Department announced this week that it arrested two involved with deploying ransomware and that it seized $6.1 million in ransom payments.