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FBI: Hive ransomware has stolen $100 million
B2B Cyber ​​Security ShortNews

The FBI has investigated the machinations of the Hive ransomware. It was found that more than 1.300 companies worldwide were harmed and about 100 million dollars were extorted. Media Markt and Saturn were prominent victims in Germany. The FBI has created a Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) based on its investigation into the Hive ransomware. The included hints, insights and publications are valuable hints for network defenders. The findings were published on the CISA project page Stop Ransomware. $100 million in loot As of November 2022, according to the FBI, Hive ransomware actors have harmed over 1.300 companies worldwide and around…

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Health insurer Medibank hacked
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Medibank, a private health insurer in Australia with 3,9 million customers, was the victim of a hacker attack in which data was probably stolen. According to various media, digital health records of around 1.000 celebrities have also been stolen. Apparently, the hackers are increasing the pressure to pay the ransom by wanting to make the celebs' files public. It was apparently a large-scale attack on the health insurer Medibank, which claims to have around 3,9 million customers. After the attack, Medibank first notified the Australian Federal Police and then released a statement...

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Cyber ​​criminals gamble with the loot
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Cyber ​​criminals gamble online for profits from criminal activities such as credit card dumps and personally identifiable information (PII). Cyber ​​criminals are also feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only have the nature of attacks changed, but also certain criminal activities that emerged during the restricted contact period. The focus is on supposedly mundane leisure activities such as online competitions. What distinguishes this from other online games, however, are the raffled prizes - these often come from cyber attacks. Loot as Winner Prizes Many of the prizes on offer there, which include credit card dumps and personally identifiable information (PII), ...

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