Ransomware roundup: Waiting for the BlackCat rebrand

TLDR:

– BlackCat ransomware shut down servers after claiming to have scammed $22 million
– FBI reports record $12.5 billion lost to online crime in 2023
– Critical TeamCity flaw exploited to create admin accounts
– Fortinet flaw may impact 150,000 exposed devices
– Duvel Brewery hit by ransomware attack but says it has enough beer
– UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare attacked, pays $22 million ransom

Law enforcement targeted the BlackCat ransomware gang, leading to the shutdown of their servers and an exit scam in which they stole a $22 million ransom. The FBI reported a record $12.5 billion lost to online crime in 2023. Critical flaws in TeamCity and Fortinet were exploited, while Duvel Brewery was hit by ransomware but claims to have enough beer. Meanwhile, UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare was attacked, resulting in a $22 million ransom payment.