SonicWall: ‘The Year of Ransomware’ Continues with Unprecedented Late-Summer Surge
2021 will be the most costly and dangerous year on record.
Police arrest hackers behind over 1,800 ransomware attacks
The Europol has announced the arrest of 12 individuals who are believed to be linked to ransomware attacks against 1,800…
Babuk ransomware decryptor released to recover files for free
Czech cybersecurity software firm Avast has created and released a decryption tool to help Babuk ransomware victims recover their files…
Police arrest 150 dark web vendors of illegal drugs and guns
Law enforcement authorities arrested 150 suspects allegedly involved in selling and buying illicit goods on DarkMarket, the largest illegal marketplace…
Money launderers for Russian hacking groups arrested in Ukraine
The Ukrainian cybercrime police force has arrested members of a group of money launderers and hackers at the request of…
FBI: Ranzy Locker ransomware hit at least 30 US companies this year
The FBI said on Monday that Ranzy Locker ransomware operators had compromised at least 30 US companies this year from…
Groove ransomware calls on all extortion gangs to attack US interests
The Groove ransomware gang is calling on other extortion groups to attack US interests after law enforcement took down REvil's…
Evil Corp demands $40 million in new Macaw ransomware attacks
Evil Corp has launched a new ransomware called Macaw Locker to evade US sanctions that prevent victims from making ransom…
Microsoft now defends nonprofits against nation-state attacks
Microsoft announced today a new security program for nonprofits to provide them with protection against nation-state attacks that have increasingly targeting…
Hacking gang creates fake firm to hire pentesters for ransomware attacks
The FIN7 hacking group is attempting to join the highly profitable ransomware space by creating fake cybersecurity companies that conduct…