Law enforcement’s takedown of LockBit’s infrastructure revealed 2,200 unspent bitcoins worth over $110 million, highlighting the extensive scale of the group’s operations.
The RCMP website was down due to the cyber incident, with pages being redirected to an install.php page that does not exist, indicating potential issues with website configuration.
The Russian-speaking ransomware group LockBit has announced its return to hacking after a law enforcement operation, Operation Cronos, targeted the group. The group’s leader, LockBitSupp, has vowed to continue hacking despite the takedown.
IntelBroker successfully breached the Los Angeles International Airport’s CRM system, obtaining 2.5 million sensitive records, highlighting the critical need for organizations to strengthen cybersecurity measures against skilled hackers.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ordered Avast to pay $16.5 million and banned the company from selling users’ web browsing data or licensing it for advertising purposes.
The White House issued an executive order to improve maritime port security, including bolstering cybersecurity policies and investing in infrastructure, while addressing concerns about Chinese-owned cranes’ potential cybersecurity threats.
The Australian government has experienced a significant increase in data breaches, with human error being the leading cause, highlighting the need for improved detection and response systems.
The cyberattack on Das Team Ag by the Black Basta ransomware group highlights the increasing threat to recruitment agencies and the potential consequences for affected individuals.
LockBit ransomware attacks are still occurring despite law enforcement takedown efforts, with threat actors exploiting ScreenConnect vulnerabilities to deploy the ransomware on compromised networks.
The company has informed customers of potential email loss and is working with experts to investigate the cyberattack, which was carried out by an organized group of hackers.