Cybersecurity researchers have revealed a ransomware campaign exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities in SimpleHelp Remote Monitoring and Management systems, particularly targeting utility billing software providers. Attackers leverage CVE-2024-57727 to gain unauthorized access and execute double extortion tactics, threatening to leak sensitive data. This sophisticated approach highlights a concerning trend in ransomware tactics that disrupts critical infrastructure networks.

Dollars or data likely motivated Albemarle County cyber incident, UVA expert says – WVIR
A UVA expert suggests that the recent cyber incident in Albemarle County may have been driven by financial gain or data theft. The motives behind