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Franklin County, Kansas Hit by Ransomware Attack, 29,690 Affected

Franklin County, Kansas Hit by Ransomware Attack, 29,690 Affected

On September 20, 2024, a consumer notice document surfaced regarding an incident on May 19, 2024, where Franklin County, Kansas, fell victim to a ransomware attack, compromising sensitive data from the County Clerk's Office.

Kryptina RaaS: From Open-Source Tool to Enterprise-Level Ransomware

Kryptina RaaS: From Open-Source Tool to Enterprise-Level Ransomware

On September 23 2024, SentinelOne releases a report on Kryptina Ransomware as a Service covering the May 2024 leak from a Mallox ransomware affiliate’s server.

How Ransomhub Ransomware Uses EDRKillShifter to Disable EDR and Antivirus

How Ransomhub Ransomware Uses EDRKillShifter to Disable EDR and Antivirus

On September 20, 2024, Trend Micro released a comprehensive threat report detailing how the Water Bakunawa threat group has employed advanced techniques in the RansomHub ransomware campaign.

New Ransomware Group Lynx Emerges, Targets Multiple Sectors with Dual Extortion

New Ransomware Group Lynx Emerges, Targets Multiple Sectors with Dual Extortion

On July 24, 2024, Rapid7 Labs released a report highlighting the emergence of the Lynx ransomware group. The group, active since July 2024, has already claimed over 20 victims across various sectors, using single and double extortion techniques.

Ransomware Surge: Attackers Reclaim Momentum in 2024's Second Quarter

Ransomware Surge: Attackers Reclaim Momentum in 2024's Second Quarter

Symantec released a detailed report highlighting the resurgence of ransomware attacks in the second quarter of 2024. According to the report, ransomware actors claimed 1,310 attacks during this period, marking a 36% increase compared to the first quarter.

Inc Ransom Attack: Evolving Extortion Techniques Target Healthcare Sector

Inc Ransom Attack: Evolving Extortion Techniques Target Healthcare Sector

While typically known for their double-extortion attacks, which combine data theft with encryption, this latest incident diverged by solely focusing on data exfiltration without encrypting the client's systems.