Ransomware
Russian-Israeli ransomware developer faces extradition to US for hacking, extortion
Rostislav Panev was arrested in Israel in August in relation to allegations that he was a developer of the LockBit software.
US waits for extradition of Russian-Israeli national as part of LockBit Ransomware arrests
Cyber Directorate: 60% increase in attacks in 2023
How can you protect your personal information online?
Russian man charged with ransomware attacks on US infrastructure
In addition, three indictments for smuggling defense and aircraft technology to Russia in two separate criminal cases were announced on Tuesday.
Ransomware attacks are up significantly in the first months of 2023
In March of this year, 410 people reported that they had been a victim of ransomware attacks, indicating a significant increase compared to the previous year.
What is the potential financial damage of cyberattacks?
Acronis, a Swiss software firm, revealed in a recent report that organizations and companies will lose $30 billion by 2023 due to ransomware attacks.
Ransomware harm to gov’t businesses will exceed $30b. by next year - Acronis
The cost of failing to protect against malicious attacks extends far beyond financial loss for businesses and lives destroyed in the process.
US charges Venezuelan doctor with selling ransomware used by Iran group
Moises Zagala, 55, allegedly licensed his software to cybercriminals who deployed it to extort victims for money.
The old-new cyber threat: Ransom DDoS - opinion
The number of ransomware attacks grew by more than 150% - what created this increase and what are the best practices in case of such an attack?
Ransomware attacks from Iran, Russia and China are 'major global threat' - intel agency
Global ransomware attacks increased by 151% in the first half of 2021 compared with 2020, Canada's signals intelligence agency said.
US Treasury, Israel to partner to combat ransomware
The task force will develop a memorandum of understanding supporting information sharing related to the financial sector, including cybersecurity regulations and threat intelligence.
US official to visit Israel, Middle East amid cyberattacks
In Israel, US Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo will raise how to focus technology to counter ransomware and other cyber-related threats.
US charges Ukrainian, Russian, over cyberattack, seizes $6 mln in ransom payments
Yaroslav Vasinskyi and another alleged REvil operative, Russian national Yevgeniy Polyanin, were charged by the United States with conspiracy to commit fraud and other crimes.
