The Week in Ransomware – September 23rd 2022 – LockBit leak
This week we saw some embarrassment for the LockBit ransomware operation when their programmer leaked a ransomware builder for the…
BlackCat ransomware’s data exfiltration tool gets an upgrade
The BlackCat ransomware (aka ALPHV) isn't showing any signs of slowing down, and the latest example of its evolution is…
Emotet botnet now pushes Quantum and BlackCat ransomware
While monitoring the Emotet botnet's current activity, security researchers found that the malware is now being used by the Quantum and…
The Week in Ransomware – September 9th 2022 – Schools under fire
Ransomware gangs have been busy this week, launching attacks against NAS devices, one of the largest hotel groups, IHG, and…
BlackCat ransomware claims attack on Italian energy agency
The BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware gang claimed responsibility for an attack that hit the systems of Italy's energy agency Gestore dei Servizi Energetici SpA…
More Bang for the Buck: Cross-Platform Ransomware Is the Next Problem
As cryptocurrency valuations make strikes less lucrative, ransomware gangs like the new RedAlert and Monster groups are modifying their tools…
More Bang for the Buck: Cross-Platform Ransomware Is the Next Problem
As cryptocurrency valuations make strikes less lucrative, ransomware gangs like the new RedAlert and Monster groups are modifying their tools…
Automotive supplier breached by 3 ransomware gangs in 2 weeks
An automotive supplier had its systems breached and files encrypted by three different ransomware gangs over a two-week span in May,…
BlackCat ransomware claims attack on European gas pipeline
The ransomware group known as ALPHV (aka BlackCat) has assumed over the weekend responsibility for the cyberattack that hit Creos…
The Week in Ransomware – July 8th 2022 – One down, many to go
While we continue to see new ransomware operations launch, we also received some good news this week, with another ransomware…