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From Dark Reading – Black Basta Goes Dark Amid Infighting, Chat Leaks Show
One of 2024's most active ransomware outfits has been asleep through early 2025, thanks to reality-show-style, behind-the-scenes drama. Read More
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From Cyber Security News – Akira Ransomware Leads The Number of Ransomware Attacks For January 2025
January 2025 marked a significant month in the ransomware landscape, with Akira emerging as the leading threat. According to recent reports, Akira was responsible for 72 attacks globally, highlighting its…
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From Cybersecurity Help – Cyber Security Week in Review: February 7, 2025
In brief: Trimble Cityworks zero-day exploited in the wild, a SmokeLoader campaign caught abusing 7-Zip zero-day, and more. Read More
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From The Hacker News – Ransomware Extortion Drops to $813.5M in 2024, Down from $1.25B in 2023
Ransomware attacks netted cybercrime groups a total of $813.5 million in 2024, a decline from $1.25 billion in 2023.
The total amount extorted during the first half of 2024 stood at $459.8 million, blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis said, adding payment activity slumped after July 2024 by about 3.94%.
"The number of ransomware events increased into H2, but on-chain payments declined,