For Ransomware, Speed Matters
Someone interested in putting together a ransomware campaign has to consider several factors. The LockBit group touts its speed over…
Non-human Resources
How to close the weakest link in your cyber defenses By Camellia Chan, CEO, and Founder of X-PHY […] The…
Evil Corp switches to LockBit ransomware to evade sanctions
The Evil Corp cybercrime group has now switched to deploying LockBit ransomware on targets' networks to evade sanctions imposed by…
Conti ransomware targeted Intel firmware for stealthy attacks
Researchers analyzing the leaked chats of the notorious Conti ransomware operation have discovered that teams inside the Russian cybercrime group…
‘There’s No Ceiling’: Ransomware’s Alarming Growth Signals a New Era, Verizon DBIR Finds
Ransomware has become so efficient, and the underground economy so professional, that traditional monetization of stolen data may be on…
US links Thanos and Jigsaw ransomware to 55-year-old doctor
The US Department of Justice today said that Moises Luis Zagala Gonzalez (Zagala), a 55-year-old cardiologist with French and Venezuelan citizenship residing…
Costa Rica declares national emergency after Conti ransomware attacks
The Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves has declared a national emergency following cyber attacks from Conti ransomware group. BleepingComputer also observed Conti published most…
US offers $15 million reward for info on Conti ransomware gang
The US Department of State is offering up to $15 million for information that helps identify and locate leadership and…
Ransom payment is roughly 15% of the total cost of ransomware attacks
Researchers analyzing the collateral consequences of a ransomware attack include costs that are roughly seven times higher than the ransom…
FBI: BlackCat ransomware breached at least 60 entities worldwide
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says the Black Cat ransomware gang, also known as ALPHV, has breached the networks of at…