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Lockbit Ransomware Aims To Target macOS Systems – But May Not Be As Successful

After wreaking havoc with Windows and Linux systems, the LockBit ransomware gang now intends to…Lockbit Ransomware Aims To Target macOS Systems – But May Not B…

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LockBit Ransomware Now Targeting Apple macOS Devices

Threat actors behind the LockBit ransomware operation have developed new artifacts that can encrypt files on devices running Apple's macOS operating system.The…

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New Money Message Ransomware Attacks Both Windows & Linux Users

Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL) discovered a new ransomware group called Money Message. Both Windows and Linux operating systems are targeted by th…

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Researchers Shed Light on CatB Ransomware's Evasion Techniques

The threat actors behind the CatB ransomware operation have been observed using a technique calledDLL search order hijackingto evade detection and launch the p…

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New Linux IceFire Ransomware Variant Discovered: What You Need to Know to Secure Your Systems

Previously known to target Windows systems only, a new Linux version of the IceFire ransomware that exploits an IBM Aspera Faspex file-sharing vulnerability ( …

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Bitdefender Releases Free Decryptor for MortalKombat Ransomware Strain

Romanian cybersecurity company Bitdefender hasreleaseda free universal decryptor for a nascent file-encrypting malware known as MortalKombat.MortalKombat is a …

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Linux Version of Royal Ransomware Targets VMware ESXi Servers

Royal Ransomware is the latest ransomware operation to add support for encrypting Linux devices to its most recent malware variants, specifically targeting VMw…

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Strategies for Managing Security Posture and Protecting Data Against Ransomware

Ransomware attacks have become increasingly common and can have devastating consequences for businesses, and it…Strategies for Managing Security Posture and Pr…

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FIN7 Cybercrime Syndicate Emerges as Major Player in Ransomware Landscape

An exhaustive analysis ofFIN7has unmasked the cybercrime syndicate's organizational hierarchy, alongside unraveling its role as an affiliate for mounting ranso…

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FIN7 Cybercrime Syndicate Emerges as a Major Player in Ransomware Landscape

An exhaustive analysis ofFIN7has unmasked the cybercrime syndicate's organizational hierarchy, alongside unraveling its role as an affiliate for mounting ranso…

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New Agenda Ransomware Variant, Written in Rust, Aiming at Critical Infrastructure

A Rust variant of a ransomware strain known asAgendahas been observed in the wild, making it the latest malware to adopt the cross-platform programming languag…

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Understanding NIST CSF to assess your organization's Ransomware readiness

Ransomware attacks keep increasing in volume and impact largely due to organizations' weak security controls. Mid-market companies are targeted as they possess…

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Open Source Ransomware Toolkit Cryptonite Turns Into Accidental Wiper Malware

A version of an open source ransomware toolkit calledCryptonitehas been observed in the wild with wiper capabilities due to its "weak architecture and programm…

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Russia-based RansomBoggs Ransomware Targeted Several Ukrainian Organizations

Ukraine has come under a fresh onslaught of ransomware attacks that mirror previous intrusions attributed to the Russia-based Sandworm nation-state group.Slova…

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Black Basta Ransomware Gang Actively Infiltrating U.S. Companies with Qakbot Malware

Companies based in the U.S. have been at the receiving end of an "aggressive" Qakbot malware campaign that leads to Black Basta ransomware infections on compro…

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BlackByte Ransomware Exploits Vulnerable Windows Driver To Escape Detection

Researchers have warned users about the new BlackByte ransomware campaign that exploits a legit but…BlackByte Ransomware Exploits Vulnerable Windows Driver To …

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How Zero Trust Security Can Protect Your Organization from Ransomware Attacks?

Ransomware attacks, once utilized as a threat specific to the corporate world, have now evolved…How Zero Trust Security Can Protect Your Organization from Rans…

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Take part in this 2022 Ransomware Survey & Win a 4K Samsung Monitor!

Cybersecurity is a hot topic for any organization worldwide, as ransomware attacks continue to target…Take part in this 2022 Ransomware Survey & Win a 4K Samsu…

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Ransomware & RDDoS, Why They Are Similar but Different

Both ransomware and distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks alone have long been a potent…Ransomware & RDDoS, Why They Are Similar but Different on Latest…

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North Korean Hackers Targeting Small and Midsize Businesses with H0lyGh0st Ransomware

An emerging threat cluster originating from North Korea has been linked to developing and using ransomware in cyberattacks targeting small businesses since Sep…

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AstraLocker 2.0 Ransomware Spreads Via Phishing Campaigns Including Malicious Microsoft Word Files

Researchers have reverse-engineered AstraLocker 2.0 ransomware targeting users via phishing campaigns. The attackers spread the…AstraLocker 2.0 Ransomware Spre…

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New Linux-Based Ransomware Targets VMware Servers

Security researchers have discovered some new Linux-based ransomware that's being used to attack VMware ESXi servers, a bare-metal hypervisor for creating and …

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Four Best Practices For Ransomware Protection

Ransomware is currently the leading form of malware threat that plagues businesses, accounting for millions…Four Best Practices For Ransomware Protection on La…

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New Magniber Ransomware Lures Victims Via Fake Windows 10 Updates

Heads up, Windows users! A new ransomware threat has arrived to target Windows systems. Identified…New Magniber Ransomware Lures Victims Via Fake Windows 10 Up…

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