FIN11 e-crime group shifted to clop ransomware and big game hunting
Several the group’s recent ransom notes explicitly name data stolen from workstations that belong to top executives, including founders/CEOs.
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Intel unveils ransomware-fighting CPUs
The capability is an easy win for CISOs, which can benefit with limited tweaks to machines.
DarkSide decryptor unlocks systems without ransom payment – for now
The decryptor works for all current DarkSide infections, but that will likely change soon as the group reacts and adapts to the disclosure.
Malware variant becomes world’s most popular, thanks to ransomware surge
Ransomware actors are laundering hundreds of millions of dollars through pseudo-legitimate cryptocurrency exchanges, while early-stage malware that is often used to facilitate their attacks have become the most popular forms of malware in the world.
After widespread hospital attacks, targeting of health care industry continues to rise
In the two months following a highly publicized series of ransomware attacks against UHS last year, cyber attacks of all stripes against health care facilities worldwide shot up 45%.
Chinese espionage group APT27 moves into ransomware
The Chinese espionage group APT27 has moved into more financially-motivated cybercrimes, using ransomware to encrypt core servers at major gaming companies worldwide.
2021 threat predictions: Bad actors that honed their craft with COVID are ready to go big
Cyber experts expect more sophisticated attacks to come – with ransomware and phishing continuing at a steady, but more advanced clip, and emerging threats tied to deepfakes and 5G beginning to show impact.
Treasury asks financial sector to watch out for COVID vaccine scams, ransomware
The Financial Crime Enforcement Network detailed for banks or other financial services organizations potential issues, asking the sector to be particularly attuned to ransomware attacks on distribution networks and the supply chains for the manufacture of vaccines.
After the worst year ever for ransomware, 2021 will be more of the same
Most of the incentives driving ransomware operations have only intensified over the past year, while law enforcement and defenders look for new angles to stem the tide.
Backups are a tool – not a silver bullet – in the fight against ransomware
How a company sets up their IT environment, where they place their backups in relation to the rest of their network and how they communicate with their cloud providers all make a difference in how effectively a business can insulate itself from ransomware.
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