BlackCat ransomware turns off servers amid claim they stole $22 million ransom
The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang has shut down its servers amid claims that they scammed the affiliate responsible for the attack on…
US offers up to $15 million for tips on ALPHV ransomware gang
The U.S. State Department is offering rewards of up to $10 million for information that could lead to the identification…
Trans-Northern Pipelines investigating ALPHV ransomware attack claims
Trans-Northern Pipelines (TNPI) has confirmed its internal network was breached in November 2023 and that it's now investigating claims of…
Fire Sale: Zeppelin Ransomware Source Code Sells for $500 on Dark Web
The buyer could use the code to restart the up to now all-but-defunct Zeppelin ransomware-as-a-service operation.
Microsoft disables MSIX protocol handler abused in malware attacks
Microsoft has again disabled the MSIX ms-appinstaller protocol handler after multiple financially motivated threat groups abused it to infect Windows…
LockBit ransomware now poaching BlackCat, NoEscape affiliates
The LockBit ransomware operation is now recruiting affiliates and developers from the BlackCat/ALPHV and NoEscape after recent disruptions and exit…
BlackCat ransomware uses new ‘Munchkin’ Linux VM in stealthy attacks
The BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware operation has begun to use a new tool named 'Munchkin' that utilizes virtual machines to deploy encryptors…
Ransomware access broker steals accounts via Microsoft Teams phishing
Microsoft says an initial access broker known for working with ransomware groups has recently switched to Microsoft Teams phishing attacks…
Spain warns of LockBit Locker ransomware phishing attacks
The National Police of Spain is warning of an ongoing 'LockBit Locker' ransomware campaign targeting architecture companies in the country…
Microsoft: Notorious FIN7 hackers return in Clop ransomware attacks
A financially motivated cybercriminal group known as FIN7 resurfaced last month, with Microsoft threat analysts linking it to attacks where the…