Who Wrote the ALPHV/BlackCat Ransomware Strain?
In December 2021, researchers discovered a new ransomware-as-a-service named ALPHV (a.k.a. "BlackCat"), considered to be the first professional cybercrime group…
Russia charges 8 suspected REvil ransomware gang members
Eight members of the REvil ransomware operation that have been detained by Russian officers are currently facing criminal charges for…
Linux version of AvosLocker ransomware targets VMware ESXi servers
AvosLocker is the latest ransomware gang that has added support for encrypting Linux systems to its recent malware variants, specifically targeting…
FBI Warns FIN7 Campaign Delivers Ransomware via BadUSB
An FBI warning says the FIN7 cybercrime group has sent packages containing malicious USB drives to US companies in an…
The Week in Ransomware – January 7th 2022 – Watch out for USB drives
With the holidays these past two weeks, there have been only a few known ransomware attacks and little research released.…
FBI: Hackers use BadUSB to target defense firms with ransomware
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned US companies in a recently updated flash alert that the financially motivated FIN7…
How to Proactively Limit Damage From BlackMatter Ransomware
Logic flaw exists in malware that can be used to prevent it from encrypting remote shares, security vendor says.
Government-Industry Cooperation May Be the Most Potent Ransomware Antidote
The side that's better at collaborating with allies will have the upper hand, and until now, that distinction has gone…
These are the cryptomixers hackers use to clean their ransoms
Cryptomixers have always been at the epicenter of cybercrime activity, allowing hackers to "clean" cryptocurrency stolen from victims and making…
The Week in Ransomware – November 5th 2021 – Placing bounties
Law enforcement continues to keep up the pressure on ransomware operations with infrastructure hacks and million-dollar rewards, leading to the…