Windows TCO Leftovers
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The Register UK ☛ Embargo ransomware claims breach of US pharmacy network
The criminals over at the Embargo ransomware operation claimed responsibility for the hit job, allegedly stealing 1.469 TB of AAP's data, scrambling its files, and demanding payment to restore the information.
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The Register UK ☛ Ahold Delhaize’s US ‘cybersecurity issue’ enters week two
The Dutch-Belgian biz, known in Europe for outlets such as Albert Heijn and Delhaize, and in the US for Stop & Shop, Hannaford, Food Lion, and more, said it pulled some systems offline, impacting some pharmacies and e-commerce operations.
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The Register UK ☛ ShrinkLocker ransomware decryptor now available
Bitdefender made the decryptor publicly available following an extensive analysis of the malware strain, which was uncovered in May and found to use VBScript and Microsoft Windows' built-in BitLocker encryption feature to scramble victims' files.
That’s a crude approach compared to those used by more modern ransomware strains. But Bitdefender reckons using these "relics from the past" makes ShrinkLocker "a surprisingly simple yet effective ransomware."
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Cyble Inc ☛ GAO Finds Persistent Gaps In HHS Cybersecurity Efforts
With cyberattacks on healthcare organizations rising sharply, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) faces mounting criticism over its ability to protect this essential sector.
A new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that HHS has yet to meet critical cybersecurity goals, leaving healthcare organizations vulnerable to increasingly complex cyberthreats.
Despite HHS’s position as the lead federal agency for healthcare cybersecurity, it has made limited progress in establishing necessary defenses, particularly as ransomware, Internet of Things (IoT) threats, and operational technology (OT) risks continue to evolve, the GAO report concluded.