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Since November 2022, more than 1,300 companies worldwide have been victim to the associates of the HIVE Ransomware Group and have paid almost €100 million in ransom payments

UK cyber-security chiefs on Thursday warned that Russia and Iran were increasingly targeting government officials, journalists and NGOs with so-called "spear-fishing" attacks in order to "compromise sensitive systems". The National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) urged those in such roles to familiarize themselves with material on its website explaining the techniques…

The FBI and international partners have at least temporarily dismantled the network of a prolific ransomware gang they infiltrated last year, saving victims including hospitals and school districts a potential 130 million dollars (£105 million) in ransom payments, US officials announced.

The Hive ransomware group in particular targeted hospitals, and has over 1,500 victims.

US officials say Hive ransomware network extorted more than $100m from victims in more than 80 countries.

Attorney General Merrick Garland and other U.S. officials say the FBI has at least temporarily dismantled the network of a prolific ransomware gang it infiltrated last year, saving victims including hospitals and school districts a potential $130 million in ransom payments

The U.S. government estimates that Hive has targeted more than 1,500 companies in over 80 countries.

Warning to customers to treat any further emails about the breach as suspicious and do not reply

Hive ransomware was seized after a joint US-German law enforcement crackdown that thwarted $130 million in demands for payment from more than 1,500 victims around the world, according to law enforcement authorities.