Welcome to this month’s HackFax, your essential cyber digest! Dive into the latest cyber threats as we round up January’s most notable incidents. With data pulled from every nook and cranny of the cyber world, we're delivering a one-stop shop for all things hacking, ransomware, and breaches. This month saw a spike to 3,226 incidents—so let’s break down what’s been shaking the digital landscape.
1. Cyber Incidents Breakdown
- Overall Count: January saw a rise to 3,226 reported incidents, marking a significant uptick and keeping us all on our toes.
- Defacements (1,749): A surge in website defacements has left digital properties scrambled, spotlighting the persistent threats to web integrity.
- Hacker Forum Activities (273): Activity is slightly down, yet these forums continue to be a goldmine for compromised data and hacking insights.
- Leak Reports (15): Stable, with most leaks linked to previously known breaches.
- News Coverage (409): A jump in media coverage, reflecting heightened public and media vigilance around cybersecurity issues.
- Official Reports (186): More disclosures from government and organizations, offering a delayed yet vital glimpse into security lapses.
- Ransomware Incidents (594): Ransomware continues its relentless assault, confirming its status as a top cybersecurity nemesis.
- SEC Filings (0): SEC filings didn’t announce any new breaches as the first to publish.
2. Most Active Ransomware Gangs
- Harvest Ransomware Clop (116 victims): Leading this month's chart with a significant number of targets.
- Harvest Ransomware Lynx (41 victims): A formidable presence, solidly in the mix.
- Harvest Ransomware Akira (39 victims): Continues its malicious streak.
- Harvest Ransomware Ransom Hub (37 victims): Still a major player, despite slipping slightly in the ranks.
- Harvest Ransomware Funksec (36 victims): Holding steady and causing havoc.
3. New Ransomware Gangs on Our Radar Keep an eye on these emerging threats shaking up the scene:
4. Breaches That Made the News Check out these high-profile breaches:
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