Ransom payments fall as fewer victims choose to pay hackers
Ransomware statistics from the second quarter of the year show that the ransoms paid to extortionists have dropped in value,…
LockBit claims ransomware attack on Italian tax agency
Italian authorities are investigating claims made by the LockBit ransomware gang that they breached the network of the Italian Internal Revenue Service…
Ransomware gang now lets you search their stolen data
Two ransomware gangs and a data extortion group have adopted a new strategy to force victim companies to pay threat…
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…
The Week in Ransomware – July 1st 2022 – Bug Bounties
It has been relatively busy this week with new ransomware attacks unveiled, a bug bounty program introduced, and new tactics…
LockBit 3.0 introduces the first ransomware bug bounty program
The LockBit ransomware operation has released 'LockBit 3.0,' introducing the first ransomware bug bounty program and leaking new extortion tactics…
Fake copyright infringement emails install LockBit ransomware
LockBit ransomware affiliates are using an interesting trick to get people into infecting their devices by disguising their malware as…
Automotive fabric supplier TB Kawashima announces cyberattack
TB Kawashima, part of the Japanese automotive component manufacturer Toyota Boshoku of the Toyota Group of companies, announced that one…
Without Conti on the Scene, LockBit 2.0 Leads Ransomware Attacks
Analysts say an 18% drop in ransomware attacks seen in May is likely fleeting, as Conti actors regroup.
Microsoft: Exchange servers hacked to deploy BlackCat ransomware
Microsoft says BlackCat ransomware affiliates are now attacking Microsoft Exchange servers using exploits targeting unpatched vulnerabilities. [...]