Dangerous Hooded Hacker Breaks into Government Data Servers and Infects Their System with a Virus. His Hideout Place has Dark Atmosphere, Multiple Displays, Cables Everywhere.

Notorious ransomware gang claims it pulled ‘classified and top secret documents’ from U.S. intelligence agencies

The group said 'the data will either be sold or made public.'

On Jan 30, 2024 by Mikael Thalen

Black cat on computer(l), Website has been seized(r)

After trolling feds with complaint, authorities seize notorious ransomware gang Blackcat’s dark web home

Maybe it should have kept quiet.

On Dec 19, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Ransomware gang files SEC complaint over victim’s undisclosed breach

Ransomware gang files complaint with SEC complaining victim didn’t promptly announce breach

The cybercrime gang claims its victim 'has not fulfilled' their obligation to report the breach.

On Nov 16, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

beverly hills plastic surgery ransomware

Ransomware gang publishes sensitive patient photos stolen from high-end Beverly Hills plastic surgery clinic

The Beverly Hills clinic is just one of several to have been targeted in recent months.

On Oct 23, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

TikToker mocked for attempting to link hacker conference to Las Vegas cyberattack

‘Why let facts get in the way’: TikToker dragged for linking MGM cyberattack to hacker conference held last month in Las Vegas

'This is total nonsense. Watch the creation of a conspiracy theory happen in real-time!'

On Sep 14, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Line Of Children In School Computer Class

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I had my bank account drained last week’: Teachers, parents left furious in wake of ransomware attack on Minneapolis schools

The school was repeatedly accused of downplaying the event as fraud charges racked up.

On Sep 5, 2023 by Dylan Winward

Estee Lauder interior with products on display and signs with glitch cyber overlay

Cosmetics maker Estée Lauder hit by 2 ransomware gangs at the same time

The makeup manufacturer admitted to a 'cybersecurity incident' on Tuesday.

On Jul 20, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

plastic surgeon at desk with red data leak overlay

‘Vulnerable, horrible pictures’: Another Beverly Hills plastic surgery clinic hit by ransomware attack

Photos, names, birthdates, email addresses, phone numbers, and financial data hit the dark web.

On Jul 13, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Hackers blackmail Reddit over third-party app plans; An open security lock and key on the background of the Reddit discussion platform logo in the mirror reflection.

Ransomware hackers use price hike outrage to blackmail Reddit

'We expect to leak the data.'

On Jun 19, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Amazon Ring camera in hand in front of packaging on wooden surface

Notorious ransomware group claims it breached Amazon Ring

The tech company says its seen no indication of such an attack.

On Mar 14, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

U.S. Marshals standing on roof

U.S. Marshals Service had data on criminal investigations stolen by ransomware group

The attack happened earlier this month.

On Feb 28, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

Man with hands on head holding laptop that says ransomware across the screen

Senate report finds FBI response to ransomware attacks severely lacking

The FBI once sent a ransomware victim a hostage negotiator.

On Mar 24, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

computer being held by ransomware

Ransomware group pledges to defend Russia if country is hit by cyberattacks

It raises interesting questions.

On Feb 25, 2022 by David Covucci

An eye conducting surveillance on figures working on their computers.

Tech newsletter: Surveillance advertising gets the spotlight

This week's tech newsletter looks at surveillance advertising, big tech's gripes, and ransomware.

On Jan 25, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

glitched Parler logo

Ransomware group exploits Parler’s hands-off approach to shake down victims

The ransomware gang previously ran accounts on Twitter and Tumblr.

On Jan 20, 2022 by Mikael Thalen