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GhostSec & Stormous Launched Twin Ransomware Attacks

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A hacking group has evolved with a new ransomware variant known as GhostLocker 2.0.

This group, in collaboration with the Stormous ransomware operators, has initiated double extortion ransomware attacks targeting various businesses globally.

The joint efforts of GhostSec and Stormous have led to the creation of a new ransomware-as-a-service program named STMX_GhostLocker, offering diverse options for their affiliates.

The collaborative operation affected victims across various business verticals, according to disclosures made by the groups in their Telegram channels.(Source: Cisco Talos)

Global Impact of Ransomware Attacks

The victimology of these attacks spans across multiple countries, including Cuba, Argentina, Poland, China, and many others.

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These cybercriminal activities have affected victims in different business sectors, as disclosed by the groups in their Telegram channels.

Talos’ observation in GhostSec’s Telegram channels highlighted the group’s continued attacks on Israel’s Industrial systems, critical infrastructure, and technology companies.(Source: Cisco Talos)

Notably, GhostSec has been actively targeting Israel’s industrial systems and critical infrastructure, with reported attacks on organizations like the Ministry of Defense in Israel.

Using the GhostLocker and StormousX ransomware malware, Talos discovered that the GhostSec and Stormous gangs were collaborating on several double extortion assaults.

Evolution of GhostLocker Ransomware

GhostSec introduced an upgraded version of their ransomware called GhostLocker 2.0, showcasing continuous development efforts with plans for further iterations like GhostLocker V3.

Stmx_GhostLocker member affiliate working model.

The ransom note strategy has evolved to include instructions for victims…

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Twin B Joe Fresh upends Sylvia Hanover in $250,000 Lynch

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Twin B Joe Fresh (Roll With Joe) used an aggressive approach and it paid off as her main rival broke stride and she went on to win the $250,000 James Lynch Memorial for sophomore pacing fillies in harness racing action at Pocono Downs on Saturday afternoon (August 19th).

Twin B Joe Fresh and driver Dexter Dunn (Curtis Salonick Photo)

Driver Dexter Dunn used his post advantage with Twin Be Joe Fresh on Sylvia Hanover (Bob McClure) to take command early and force that rival – who had yet to lose a race this year before today – to take back. Twin B Joe Fresh was allowed to set a reserved early pace, clicking off a quarter in :27.2 and a half in a pedestrian :56.2. Meanwhile, Sylvia Hanover, who pulled at the three-eighths pole, moved up to challenge and pulled even with the leader at the five-eighths pole.

The rival fillies battled through a :26.1 third quarter throwdown and appeared to be readying for an epic stretch drive when Sylvia Hanover jumped off stride just past the 1:22.3 three quarters. Her break in stride drew an audible gasp from the on-track crowd.

That left only pocket sitting Charleston to worry about and Twin B Joe Fresh, on the strength of a :27.1 kicker, easily held that rival at bay by 1 1/2 lengths. in 1:49.4. It was another three lengths back to Sweet Amira who edged Odds on Hail Mary for third.

TWIN B JOE FRESH REPLAY

Victorious driver Dunn, who also owns the winner with trainer Chris Ryder and partners, said his filly was easy to rate and that helped. “We did get a good breather, she came back to me nicely,” he said. “If you can get her out of the gate, she’ll come back to you nicely. Obviously, we had Sylvia bearing down on us on the back there. It was a little lucky for us that she made a break, but my filly was still traveling great at the time.”

Twin B Joe Fresh, who paid $3.80 as the slight favorite, was taking her fifth win in eight starts this year and she raised her lifetime earnings to more than $911,000.

$125,000 Lynch Consolation won on front end

Front Page Story (Captaintreacherous) took over the lead passing the quarter then dominated from there winning the $125,000 James Lynch Memorial Consolation II…

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Cryptocurrency’s promise met with skepticism – Twin Cities

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Old-time vaudeville star Jimmy Durante’s catchphrase, “Everybody wants ta get inta the act!” well describes the current state of cryptocurrencies. These are forms of electronic money, the accounting and control of which are outside usual banking and government-sanctioned central banking orbits, and for which encryption and anonymity plays a key role.

Edward Lotterman

These are not new. Bitcoin started in 2008. Millions of people reportedly now are owners and users. Additional millions certainly follow its value.

But some developments are new: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently issued a cautious statement affirming cryptocurrencies. Minnesota GOP Rep. Tom Emmer has taken an enthusiastic interest in such currencies as do some other elected officials.

The most concrete recent development is the pending IPO of Coinbase, a cryptocurrency company that would be the first as a publicly-traded corporation. Its reputation is clouded by reports of accountholders who saw hundreds of thousands of dollars disappear from their accounts. But the company says these losses were due to lax security of account numbers and passwords by the depositors and not from any misstep by of Coinbase. The IPO is expected to be successful. Expectations are that Coinbase will assume a significant role in payments systems.

Traditional credit cards such as Visa and Mastercard, entrenched within traditional banking systems, are running scared. They have held — and abused — monopoly positions for decades. PayPal and other new competitors already have eroded their power. Cryptocurrencies will hurt them further.

I am sure Powell is right that cryptocurrencies, or features of their technologies, will grow as payment platforms. Yet history also demonstrates there will likely be major hiccups along the way. Unbreakable codes, like computer security systems and “impenetrable,” tank armor, always get broken into or penetrated. Much of the attraction of cryptocurrencies is their opaqueness and hence their utility in helping users evade taxes and launder money. Those very features will also make it hard to solve any inevitable electronic heists.

Enthusiasts argue that criminal uses of cryptocurrencies…

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Cyber security and breaking biometrics – BBC Click

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