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Experts Find Some Affiliates of BlackMatter Now Spreading BlackCat Ransomware

An analysis of two ransomware attacks hasidentified overlapsin the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) between BlackCat and BlackMatter, indicating a st…

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Nearly 34 Ransomware Variants Observed in Hundreds of Cyberattacks in Q4 2021

As many as 722 ransomware attacks were observed during the fourth quarter of 2021, with LockBit 2.0, Conti, PYSA, Hive, and Grief emerging as the most prevalen…

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Dridex Malware Deploying Entropy Ransomware on Hacked Computers

Similarities have been unearthed between the Dridex general-purpose malware and a little-known ransomware strain called Entropy, suggesting that the operators …

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New LockBit Ransomware Variant Evolves To Target Linux Systems

After wreaking havoc on Windows users, the nasty ransomware LockBit has taken aim at Linux…New LockBit Ransomware Variant Evolves To Target Linux Systems on La…

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Are Medical Devices at Risk of Ransomware Attacks?

In May 2017, the first documented ransomware assault on networked medical equipment happened. The worldwide ransomware assault WannaCry compromised radiologica…

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New AvosLocker Ransomware Exploits AnyDesk, Reboots System In Safe Mode

A new addition to the ransomware gang has surfaced online targeting systems with a distinct…New AvosLocker Ransomware Exploits AnyDesk, Reboots System In Safe …

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New Ransomware Variants Flourish Amid Law Enforcement Actions

Ransomware groups continue to evolve their tactics and techniques to deploy file-encrypting malware on compromised systems, notwithstanding law enforcement's d…

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BlackCat: A New Rust-based Ransomware Malware Spotted in the Wild

Details have emerged about what's the first Rust-language-based ransomware strain spotted in the wild that has already amassed "some victims from different cou…

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AWS, CrowdStrike, Presidio Join Hands To Develop Ransomware Mitigation Kit

Given the increasing incidents of ransomware attacks, multiple tech giants have joined hands to develop…AWS, CrowdStrike, Presidio Join Hands To Develop Ransom…

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Threat Advisory: Linux Ransomware Risks and Prevention Insights

Ransomware has dominated cybersecurity news headlines for the past decade, and for good reason. Through a combination of advanced encryption and effective exto…

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Anatomy of a Linux Ransomware Atta

Ransomware has dominated cybersecurity news headlines for the past decade, and for good reason. Through a combination of advanced encryption and effective exto…

Linux

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Experts Expose Secrets of Conti Ransomware Group That Made 25 Million from Victims

The clearnet and dark web payment portals operated by theÂContiÂransomware group have gone down in what appears to be an attempt to shift to new infrastructure…

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Microsoft Warns about 6 Iranian Hacking Groups Turning to Ransomware

Nation-state operators with nexus to Iran are increasingly turning to ransomware as a means of generating revenue and intentionally sabotaging their targets, w…

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Suspected REvil Ransomware Affiliates Arrested in Global Takedown

Romanian law enforcement authorities haveÂannouncedÂthe arrest of two individuals for their roles as affiliates of the REvil ransomware family, dealing a sever…

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BlackMatter Ransomware Reportedly Shutting Down; Latest Analysis Released

An analysis of new samples of BlackMatter ransomware for Windows and Linux has revealed the extent to which the operators have continually added new features a…

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VirusTotal Releases Ransomware Report Based on Analysis of 80 Million Samples

As many as 130 different ransomware families have been found to be active in 2020 and the first half of 2021, with Israel, South Korea, Vietnam, China, Singapo…

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Ransomware Hackers Who Attacked Over 100 Companies Arrested in Ukraine

Law enforcement agencies have announced the arrest of two "prolific ransomware operators" in Ukraine who allegedly conducted a string of targeted attacks again…

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US Sanctions Cryptocurrency Exchange SUEX for Aiding Ransomware Gangs

The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday imposed sanctions on Russian cryptocurrency exchange Suex for helping facilitate and launder transactions from at least…

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REvil Ransomware Is Back Online After A Brief Hiatus

The notorious REvil ransomware abruptly went underground after drawing unsolicited attention over Kaseya's incident. It…REvil Ransomware Is Back Online After A…

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FBI Alerts About Hive Ransomware Amidst Rising Attacks On Healthcare Systems

FBI has recently issued a detailed alert about the Hive ransomware that is actively targeting…FBI Alerts About Hive Ransomware Amidst Rising Attacks On Healthc…

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Ragnarok Ransomware Released Decryption Keys With No Formal Departure Notice

The notorious Ragnarok ransomware has seemingly shut down its operations. Although the gang didn't appear…Ragnarok Ransomware Released Decryption Keys With No …

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Cybercrime Group Asking Insiders for Help in Planting Ransomware

A Nigerian threat actor has been observed attempting to recruit employees by offering them to pay $1 million in bitcoins to deploy Black Kingdom ransomware on …

Windows

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Researchers Find New Evidence Linking Diavol Ransomware to TrickBot Gang

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details about an early development version of a nascent ransomware strain called Diavol that has been linked to threat…

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BlackMatter Ransomware Gang Evolves To Target VMware ESXi Servers

The newly discovered BlackMatter ransomware is evolving quickly to have a diversified victim list. As…BlackMatter Ransomware Gang Evolves To Target VMware ESXi…

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