Category: Cyber Threat News
Two Russian nationals have confessed to their roles in numerous LockBit ransomware attacks, which targeted victims in the United States and worldwide. The Justice Department announced on Thursday that Ruslan Magomedovich Astamirov, a Russian national, and Mikhail Vasiliev, a dual Canadian/Russian national, were affiliates of LockBit’s ransomware-as-a-service operation. Affiliates like Vasiliev and Astamirov identified and breached […]
A widespread Windows Blackout has disrupted computer systems globally, affecting emergency services, banks, airports, and more. Reports indicate a major Windows failure is causing machines to fail to boot, with suspicions pointing to software from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. The Windows blackout is wreaking havoc worldwide. Flights are grounded at airports, online banking services are refusing […]
The Bassett Furniture ransomware attack has forced the company to shut down its manufacturing facilities, causing significant operational disruptions. Bassett Furniture Industries, one of the largest furniture companies in the U.S., had to shut down its manufacturing facilities following a ransomware attack that began last week. The ransomware attack on Bassett Furniture significantly disrupted its […]