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In Q1 2024, Check Point Research (CPR) witnessed a notable increase in the average number of cyber attacks per organization per week, reaching 1308. This marked a 5% increase from Q1 2023 and a 28% increase from the last quarter of 2023. This escalation is not just a number but a stark reminder of the […] The post Cyber Attack Surge by 28%:Education Sector at High Risk appeared first on GBHackers on Security | #1 Globally Trusted Cyber Security News…
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Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin (GHC-SCW) has announced a significant breach in their cybersecurity, leading to unauthorized access and theft of personal information by ransomware actors. This incident has raised alarms about the security measures to protect sensitive health information and the increasing arrogance of cybercriminals targeting healthcare institutions. In the early hours […] The post GHC-SCW Hack: Ransomware Actors Stolen User’s Personal Information appeared first on GBHackers on Security | #1 Globally Trusted Cyber Security News Platform.
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Adversaries use stolen credentials or exploit software vulnerabilities to gain access for ransomware attacks, which impacts the initial infection method. The study surveyed IT professionals in small and mid-sized businesses hit by ransomware within the last year. They found that exploited vulnerabilities often lead to more severe attacks with higher costs, while compromised credentials might […] The post Ransomware Attack Via Unpatched Vulnerabilities Are Brutal: New Survey appeared first on GBHackers on Security | #1 Globally Trusted Cyber Security News…
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A new ransomware variant is targeting VMware ESXi servers, a popular virtualization platform used by hosting providers worldwide. Dubbed “SEXi” by its creators, this ransomware has already made significant waves, with Powerhost’s CEO revealing a staggering ransom demand of approximately 140 million dollars. The attack on VMware ESXi servers marks a concerning trend for businesses […] The post Hosting Provider VMware ESXi Servers Hit by New SEXi Ransomware appeared first on GBHackers on Security | #1 Globally Trusted Cyber Security…
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Jackson County, Missouri, has become the latest victim of a ransomware attack, which has caused substantial disruptions within its Information Technology (IT) systems. This attack has highlighted the vulnerabilities in digital infrastructures and the cascading effects such disruptions can have on public services and operations. The first signs of the cyberattack emerged as operational inconsistencies […] The post Jackson County Missouri Ransomware Attack Impacts IT Systems appeared first on GBHackers on Security | #1 Globally Trusted Cyber Security News Platform.
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CYBERSECURITY / DEFENSE / INTELLIGENCE
