US Sanctions Chinese Cybersecurity Firm for 2020 Ransomware Attack
The U.S. has sanctioned Sichuan Silence, a Chinese cybersecurity firm involved in ransomware attacks targeting critical infrastructure in 2020. One of its employees, Guan Tianfeng, has also been charged individually.
Ransomware Attack on Brazilian Gov’t Exposes ‘Fog’ Cyber-Gang
Justice officials from Brazil and the U.S. are investigating Fog, a new ransomware group that attacked Brazilian government institutions in July.
US sanctions Chinese firm over potentially deadly ransomware attack
The United States sanctioned a Chinese cybersecurity company over an ambitious cyberattack that U.S. Treasury officials say could have killed people.
US Sanctions Member of China's Cyber Hacker Army
Guan Tianfeng represented his employer, a state contractor, in hacking competitions, which analysts fear strengthen China's cyberattack capabilities.
U.S. Hits Chinese Cyber Firm for Critical Infrastructure Attack
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned a Chinese cybersecurity firm, Sichuan Silence, and its employee, Guan Tianfeng, for their roles in a 2020 global firewall breach that targeted critical U.S. infrastructure,
Feds indict Chinese hacker for trying to compromise firewalls used by ‘U.S. critical infrastructure companies’
The federal government has accused a Chinese hacker — whose company is a Chinese intelligence-linked contractor — as part of an effort in April 2020 to exploit weaknesses in computer firewalls
China Cybersecurity Firm Sanctioned, Employee Charged by US
The US sanctioned a Chinese company it accused of working for intelligence agencies and charged one of its employees with hacking into the computer systems of thousands of businesses across the globe,
US sanctions Chinese cybersecurity firm over global malware campaign
The US government has imposed sanctions on Chinese cybersecurity firm Sichuan Silence Information Technology and one of its employees, Guan Tianfeng, for their alleged involvement in a 2020 global cyberattack that exploited zero day vulnerabilities in firewalls.
U.S. has sanctioned a Chinese cyber contractor and charged one of its employees for attacks
The U.S. has sanctioned a Chinese cybersecurity company and charged one of its employees with developing and distributing malware used to infect thousands of firewalls worldwide. Why it matters: Many of the victims were U.
Cyber criminals claim they hacked 17 million patient records at PIH Health hospitals
Hackers claim they have retrieved 17 million patient records, including confidential personal and medical information, in a ransomware attack on PIH Health that has paralyzed operations at three ...
Romanian energy supplier struck in ransomware attack in latest cybercrime assault
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Emerging Ymir ransomware heralds more coordinated threats in 2025
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Ransomware Hackers Exploiting Cleo Software Zero-Day
File transfer software made by Cleo Communications is under active attack and a patch meant to stymie hackers doesn't fix the ...
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Cardiac surgery device manufacturer falls prey to ransomware
Ransomware attack hits administrative processes at Artivion and hinders delivery of important medical equipment.
Six Strategies To Ransomware-Proof Your Business
Developing an effective ransomware-proofing strategy has become an urgent priority for businesses of all sizes.
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Unmasking Termite, the Ransomware Gang Claiming the Blue Yonder Attack
The November ransomware attack on supplier Blue Yonder that affected large companies like Starbucks, Sainsbury’s and ...
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Ransomware group Termite strikes Blue Yonder SaaS provider
Termite, an emerging ransomware group, claimed credit for the Nov. 21 cyber attack on Blue Yonder, an AI- driven supply chain management company. The attack impacted some retailers on the digital ...
Lynx ransomware behind Electrica energy supplier cyberattack
The Romanian National Cybersecurity Directorate (DNSC) says the Lynx ransomware gang breached Electrica Group, one of the largest electricity suppliers in the country.