ransomware
BlackLock ransomware onslaught: What to expect and how to fight it
BlackLock is on track to become the most active ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) outfit in 2025, according to ReliaQuest. Its success is primarily due to their unusually active …
8Base ransomware group leaders arrested, leak site seized
The Thai police has arrested four individuals suspected of being the leaders of the 8Base ransomware group and of stealing approximately $16 million from 1,000+ victims they …
Ransomware payments plummet as more victims refuse to pay
Chainalysis’ latest report on how the ransomware landscape changed from 2023 to 2024 shows a promising trend: An increasing number of victims refuses to pay the ransom. …
Only 13% of organizations fully recover data after a ransomware attack
Ransomware attacks are disrupting and undermining business operations and draining revenue streams, according to Illumio. Findings from the study reveal that 58% of …
Cybersecurity books on ransomware you shouldn’t miss
This list of ransomware-focused cybersecurity books is tailored for professionals seeking practical insights and deeper knowledge. Covering technical strategies, real-world …
Ransomware attackers are “vishing” organizations via Microsoft Teams
The “email bombing + posing as tech support via Microsoft Teams” combination is proving fruitful for two threat actors looking to deliver ransomware to …
Attackers are encrypting AWS S3 data without using ransomware
A ransomware gang dubbed Codefinger is encrypting data stored in target organizations’ AWS S3 buckets with AWS’s server-side encryption option with customer-provided …
Alleged Blender, Sinbad cryptomixer operators arrested, indicted
Three Russian nationals have been indicted in the Northern District of Georgia for their alleged role as operators of cryptocurrency mixing (cryptomixer) services Blender.io …
Preventing the next ransomware attack with help from AI
In this Help Net Security interview, Dr. Darren Williams, CEO at BlackFog, talks about how employee training plays a crucial role in preventing ransomware attacks. He points …
US charges suspected LockBit ransomware developer
The US Department of Justice has unsealed charges against Rostislav Panev, 51, a dual Russian and Israeli national, suspected of being a developer for the LockBit ransomware …
How companies can fight ransomware impersonations
As these threat actors become increasingly strategic and harder to detect, organizations must take all measures to protect their data, including cybersecurity training. In …
Another NetWalker affiliate sentenced to 20 years in prison
A 30-year old Romanian man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for leveraging the Netwalker ransomware to extort money from victims, the US Department of Justice announced on …
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