Ransomware

Bitcoin Demanding Cybercriminals Hit Over 100 Romanian Hospitals With 'Backmydata' Ransomware Causing Significant Disruptions
Sony Allegedly Hacked By New Ransomware Group, Company Is 'Currently Investigating'
'Crypto King' Kidnapped And Tortured Over $3M Ransom Demand: Report
Sony Allegedly Hacked By New Ransomware Group, Company Is 'Currently Investigating'
'Crypto King' Kidnapped And Tortured Over $3M Ransom Demand: Report
FBI Infiltrates Network Of Ransomware Gang 'Hive' And Thwarts $130M Extortion Scheme
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Ransomware Recent News

Microsoft Warns Ukrainian Government Computer Systems Infected; Security Official Suspects Russian Intelligence
Microsoft says Ukrainian government computer systems are infected with destructive malware disguised as ransomware. The software giant says it is possible more organizations have been infected, and the U.S. government has also been notified.
Electronics Retail Outlet MediaMarkt Hit by Ransomware Demand For $50M In Bitcoin
A Hive ransomware attack with demands has hit electronics retail giant MediaMarkt with a demand to pay $50 million in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC).
Papua New Guinea's Government Hit With Ransomware Attack: Report
The government of Papua New Guinea was the subject of a ransomware attack aimed at its finance department’s payment system.
Claims Of Ransomware Attacks On Factoring Firm eCapital Shrouded In Mystery
Two ransomware gangs have separately claimed they attacked and stole data from freight factoring provider eCapital, raising the question of whether the firm got hacked twice. The answer isn't so clear. 
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Ransomware Gang Behind Utility, CSX Attacks Feels Heat In Ukraine
Ukrainian police have dealt a serious blow to the ransomware gang behind the cyberattacks in the U.S.
$2.3M Worth Of Bitcoin Involved In Colonial Pipeline Ransom Recovered By US Officials
What Happened: A U.S. government task force has reportedly seized more than $2.3 million, out of the $4.3 million, in Bitcoin, which was used to pay the ransom in an attack on the Colonial Pipeline system.
Beyond Meat Needs To Go Above And Beyond To Combat The Headwinds
For most of 2020, the pandemic-shaped year, COVID-19 wreaked havoc on the food and restaurant industry.
Colonial-Level Cyberattack On Trucking Likely – But Preventable
In case they needed one, the transportation and logistics industry got a reminder — in the form of the ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline — of the kind of havoc hackers can wreak on businesses and their customers.
Colonial Pipeline Paid Ransomware Hackers $5M In Cryptocurrency: Report
Colonial Pipeline Co. paid nearly $5 million in untraceable cryptocurrency to the ransomware who shut down the nation’s largest fuel pipeline, according to a Bloomberg report sourcing “two people familiar with the transaction.”
The Daily Dash: Colonial Pipeline Shutdown Special
The Daily Dash is a quick look at what's happening in the freight ecosystem. In today's edition, we highlight the latest coverage of the cyberattack that shut down the Colonial Pipeline, along with more industry news.
DOJ Forms Task Force To Curb Ransomware Attack: WSJ
Ransomware Attack Hits Short Line Rail Operator OmniTRAX
Colorado-based short line rail operator and logistics provider OmniTRAX was hit by a recent ransomware attack and data theft that targeted its corporate parent, Broe Group.
Ransomware Hackers Claim Attack On Texas Customs Broker
Ransomware hackers have claimed they attacked a Texas customs broker and freight forwarder Daniel B. Hastings, posting files they purportedly stole in an apparent attempt to extort the Laredo-based company.  The extent of the apparent attack and data breach was not immediately clear. Hastings did not respond to FreightWaves' requests for comment.
Government Software Provider Tyler Hit With Ransomware Attack
Tyler Technologies, Inc’s (NYSE: TYL) services were disrupted on Wednesday on account of a hacking, Reuters reported.
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Ransomware Hackers May Come For Owner-Operators Next
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Louisiana Ransomware Attack Disrupts Trucking Operations
Russia In The Spotlight As Second Wave Of Ransomware Grips Globe
FedEx Subsidiary TNT Express Hit By Second System Virus In 2 Months
Ransomware Rears Its Head Again As 150 Countries Hit By New Virus
European Banks Driving Bitcoin Boom As Brace Against Future Ransomware Attacks