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DoJ seized $2.3 million paid to the Colonial Pipeline ransomware extortionists

08

Jun

2021

The Department of Justice has seized 63.7 bitcoins currently valued at approximately $2.3 million. These funds allegedly represent the proceeds of a May 8, ransom payment to individuals in a group known as DarkSide, which had targeted Colonial Pipeline, resulting in critical infrastructure being taken out of operation. “Following the money remains one of the […]

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White House urges private sector to enhance their ransomware defenses

04

Jun

2021

In light of the ransomware attacks hitting high-profile targets such as the Colonial Pipeline and JBS, the White House has issued an open letter to private sector companies, urging them to do their part to stymie the threat. The Federal Government is working with partners around the world to disrupt and deter ransomware actors, by […]

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FBI removes web shells from hacked Microsoft Exchange servers

14

Apr

2021

Authorities have executed a court-authorized operation to copy and remove malicious web shells from hundreds of vulnerable on-premises versions of Microsoft Exchange Server software in the United States. Through January and February 2021, certain hacking groups exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server software to access email accounts and place web shells for continued access. […]

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DoJ seized $2.3 million paid to the Colonial Pipeline ransomware extortionists

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