RansomwareSame threats, different ransomwareSponsored by SophosNovember 20, 2023A threat cluster's switch from Vice Society to Rhysida.
RansomwareStep-by-step through the Money Message ransomwareSponsored by SophosNovember 8, 2023Money Message is an insidious ransomware family known for resisting detection and remediation in various ways. We walk through a recent case.
RansomwareRansomware actor exploits unsupported ColdFusion servers — but comes away empty-handedSponsored by SophosNovember 6, 2023Multiple LockBit knock-off attacks in September targeting obsolete software foiled, exposing tactics and tools.
RansomwareAttacker combines phone, email lures into believable, complex attack chainSponsored by SophosOctober 13, 2023A social engineering phone call lends authenticity to the attacker's malicious email.
RansomwareLatest evolution of ‘pig butchering’ scam lures victim into fake mining schemeSponsored by SophosOctober 12, 2023Liquidity mining scam puts cruel new spin on Chinese cryptocurrency fraud, with a dash of AI chat.
RansomwareFor the win? Offensive research contests on criminal forumsSponsored by SophosSeptember 21, 2023We explore some of the entries in recent cybercrime research competitions, and what they say about threat actor innovation and priorities.
RansomwareClop at the top – but for how long?Sponsored by SophosSeptember 21, 2023Halfway through 2023, the threat landscape is dominated by one loud, adaptable, persistent player.
RansomwareTime keeps on slippin’ slippin’ slippin’: The 2023 Active Adversary Report for Tech LeadersSponsored by SophosSeptember 20, 2023A deep dive into incident-response cases from the first half of this year finds both attackers and defenders picking up the pace.
RansomwareSha zhu pan scam uses AI chat tool to target iPhone and Android usersSponsored by SophosAugust 28, 2023“CryptoRom” fake crypto-trading mobile apps pushed through AI-assisted romance scam, using ChatGPT to lure targets.
RansomwareClustering attacker behavior reveals hidden patternsSponsored by SophosAugust 25, 2023A series of ransomware attacks made by different groups share curiously similar characteristics