The Week in Ransomware – November 11th 2022 – LockBit feeling the heat
This 'Week in Ransomware' covers the last two weeks of ransomware news, with new information on attacks, arrests, data wipers,…
LockBit affiliate uses Amadey Bot malware to deploy ransomware
A LockBit 3.0 ransomware affiliate is using phishing emails that install the Amadey Bot to take control of a device…
FIN7 Cybercrime Group Likely Behind Black Basta Ransomware Campaign
Several artifacts from recent attacks strongly suggest a connection between the two operations, researchers say.
LockBit ransomware claims attack on Continental automotive giant
The LockBit ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack against the German multinational automotive group Continental. [...]
The Week in Ransomware – October 28th 2022 – Healthcare leaks
This week, we learned of healthcare data leaks out of Australia, information about existing attacks, and reports on how ransomware…
TommyLeaks and SchoolBoys: Two sides of the same ransomware gang
Two new extortion gangs named 'TommyLeaks' and 'SchoolBoys' are targeting companies worldwide. However, there is a catch — they are…
The Week in Ransomware – October 14th 2022 – Bitcoin Trickery
This week's news is action-packed, with police tricking ransomware into releasing keys to victims calling ransomware operations liars. [...]
Microsoft Exchange servers hacked to deploy LockBit ransomware
Lockbit ransomware affiliates are encrypting victims via Microsoft Exchange servers hacked using exploits targeting unpatched vulnerabilities. [...]
Cheerscrypt ransomware linked to a Chinese hacking group
The Cheerscrypt ransomware has been linked to a Chinese hacking group named 'Emperor Dragonfly,' known to frequently switch between ransomware…
The Week in Ransomware – September 30th 2022 – Emerging from the Shadows
This week's news primarily revolves around LockBit, BlackMatter, and the rising enterprise-targeting Royal ransomware operation. [...]