Denial of Service attacks or Distributed Denial of Service attacks are cyber security attacks where a website is flooded with malicious traffic making it unusable. Research by Radware, found these attacks had greatly increased in 2021 – where it was also discovered that ransomware gangs have been using these attacks …
Credential leaks
It is always an issue when websites lose control of your credentials – it is a real worry when it is a site used by cyber security professionals. Credentials Leaks on VirusTotal – San Internet Storm Centre
Ransomware gang member extradited
An suspected member of the REvil gang has been extradited to the United States and charged with being involved with ransomware attacks against 10 US organisations. Alleged REvil suspect extradited and arraigned on ransomware spree charges – The Register
Hive ransomware gang targets Romanian oil
Rompetrol operators of Romania’s largest oil refinery and Fill&Go petrol stations has suffered a serious cyber attack which has also hit their websites. Hive ransomware gang targets Romanian oil firm in its latest cyberattack – The Record by Recorded Future Ransomware recovery without paying – Smart Thinking Solutions
Ransomware gang hits targets in the US
The Ragnar Locker cyber criminals is reported by the FBI to have hit over 50 critical infrastructure organizations across the US. Sectors hit include finance, Government agencies, manufacturing production and ICT and tech companies. Ragnar Locker ransomware hits critical infrastructure • The Register
