Microsoft fixes Windows zero-day exploited in QakBot malware attacks
Microsoft has fixed a zero-day vulnerability exploited in attacks to deliver QakBot and other malware payloads on vulnerable Windows systems.…
The law enforcement operations targeting cybercrime in 2023
In 2023, we saw numerous law enforcement operations targeting cybercrime operations, including cryptocurrency scams, phishing attacks, credential theft, malware development,…
Qbot malware returns in campaign targeting hospitality industry
The QakBot malware is once again being distributed in phishing campaigns after the botnet was disrupted by law enforcement over…
How the FBI nuked Qakbot malware from infected Windows PCs
The FBI announced today the disruption of the Qakbot botnet in an international law enforcement operation that not only seized…
Qakbot botnet dismantled after infecting over 700,000 computers
Qakbot, one of the largest and longest-running botnets to date, was taken down following a multinational law enforcement operation spearheaded…
The Week in Ransomware – December 16th 2022 – Losing Trust
Today's Week in Ransomware brings you the latest news and stories about the cyberattacks, new tactics, and reports related to…
Slippery RansomExx Malware Moves to Rust, Evading VirusTotal
A new, harder-to-peg version of the ransomware has been rewritten in the Rust programming language.
The Week in Ransomware – October 7th 2022 – A 20 year sentence
It was a very quiet week regarding ransomware news, with the most significant news being the sentencing of a Netwalker…
The Week in Ransomware – August 26th 2022 – Fighting back
We saw a bit of ransomware drama this week, mostly centered around LockBit, who saw their data leak sites taken…
RansomEXX claims ransomware attack on Sea-Doo, Ski-Doo maker
The RansomEXX ransomware gang is claiming responsibility for the cyberattack against Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP), disclosed by the company on…