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Ransomware
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Internet, IT & e-Discovery
Anyone surprised that cybersecurity professionals are charged with ransomware business?
By Peter Vogel
ComputerWorld.com reported that “Two cybersecurity professionals charged with running a ransomware operation have pleaded guilty to conspiring to obstruct, delay, or affect commerce through extortion.” The January 2, 2026 report…
Money Laundering Watch
Has ransomware peaked? FinCEN data shows slight downward trend in incidents.
The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) released its latest Financial Trend Analysis (FTA) this month, reporting data from banks and other financial institutions showing that, following…
Internet, IT & e-Discovery
Anyone surprised about $4.5 Billion Ransom Payments since 2013?
By Peter Vogel
DarkReading.com reported that “The US Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a report on Dec. 4 dedicated to ransom payments tracked as part of the Bank Secrecy Act of 1970 (BSA).” …
Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider
Compromised Credentials Responsible for 50% of Ransomware Attacks
The statistics listed in the Quarterly Threat Report: Third Quarter, 2025, issued by Beazley Security are eye popping. They include: August and September showed a sharp increase in ransomware activity,…
Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider
Akira Ransomware Continues to Hit Hard
A November 13, 2025, a Cybersecurity Advisory warned that new activity by the Akira ransomware variant “presents an imminent threat to critical infrastructure.” The Advisory was jointly issued by four…
Rivkin Rounds
Dental Practice Settles Data Breach Lawsuit for $1.2 Million
Ransomware cyber attacks have been a prominent threat to the healthcare industry. In this case, First Choice Dental, a large dental practice with multiple locations across Wisconsin, was targeted by…
Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider
Privacy Tip #467 – Employee Access of Malicious Website Causes Nevada Breach
Nevada suffered a ransomware attack in August 2025 that caused a significant disruption in services. The attackers deleted the state’s backups, encrypted virtual machines, and deployed ransomware that affected 60…
ComplexDiscovery
Europe’s Ransomware Crisis: Converging Criminal and Nation-State Threats Redefine the Risk Landscape
By Rob Robinson
Editor’s Note: Europe’s ransomware surge signals a sharp escalation in both attack volume and complexity. CrowdStrike’s latest threat intelligence report outlines how criminal and nation-state actors are now operating in…
ComplexDiscovery
Ransomware Group Claims Attack on Major Pharmacy Benefit Manager
By Rob Robinson
Editor’s Note: A ransomware claim targeting MedImpact Healthcare Systems has cast new light on the persistent gap between attacker narratives and verified breach facts—an issue that cybersecurity, information governance, and…
Internet, IT & e-Discovery
How will the Oracle E-Business Suite Ransomware affect your business?
By Peter Vogel
BankInfoSecurity.com reported that “Digital extortionists are shaking down executives at organizations that use Oracle E-Business Suite, claiming to have stolen their sensitive data, warn multiple cybersecurity firms.” The October 2,…