Russian ransomware group BlackBasta has emerged as a concerning influence in the cybersecurity landscape after a law enforcement crackdown disrupted the operations of other ransomware groups in 2022 and 2023. Analysis suggests BlackBasta’s members are working closely with other groups and possibly the Russian state, sharing botnets and malware, and increasingly using sophisticated social engineering attempts to compromise systems. The group’s transition from botnets to social engineering signals the effectiveness of law enforcement actions, say researchers.
‘Major incident’ declared at Merseyside hospital after ‘cyber security’ issue
A major incident has been declared at Arrowe Park Hospital due to a cybersecurity breach. The cyber attack resulted in all electronic systems going down,
