Security Affairs

JULY 29, 2021

A new variant of the LockBit 2.0 ransomware is now able to encrypt Windows domains by using Active Directory group policies. Researchers from MalwareHunterTeam and BleepingComputer, along with the malware expert Vitali Kremez reported spotted a new version of the LockBit 2.0 A look at LockBit 2.0's

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The Hacker News

JULY 7, 2023

Ransomware attacks are a major problem for organizations everywhere, and the severity of this problem continues to intensify. Recently, Microsoft's Incident Response team investigated the BlackByte 2.0 ransomware attacks and exposed these cyber strikes' terrifying velocity and damaging nature.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 9, 2021

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) warns of a surge of LockBit 2.0 ransomware attacks against Australian organizations starting July 2021. The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) warns of an escalation in LockBit 2.0 ransomware attacks against Australian organizations in multiple industry sectors starting July 2021.

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Trend Micro

AUGUST 15, 2021

The ransomware group LockBit resurfaced in July with LockBit 2.0, with reports indicating an increased number of targeted companies and the incorporation of double extortion features. Our detections followed attack attempts in Chile, Italy, Taiwan, and the UK from July to August.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 9, 2023

The post CMMC 2.0: After long, drawn-out conversations about when it will happen, it appears a timeline has finally been established for implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) v. Phased Implementation Begins This Year. Are You Ready? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 1, 2022

Reversing Labs reports that the latest verison of AstraLocker ransomware is engaged in a a so-called “ smash and grab ” ransomware operation. When the attacker is good and ready, ransomware is deployed, encrypting the files on the machines and rendering them useless. That smash and grab spirit lives on. Click to run.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2021

Criminal hackers will try almost anything to get inside a profitable enterprise and secure a million-dollar payday from a ransomware infection. ” This attacker’s approach may seem fairly amateur, but it would be a mistake to dismiss the threat from West African cybercriminals dabbling in ransomware. ” Image: Sophos.

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 23, 2021

LockBit ransomware was initially discovered in September 2019. Since then, the malware has been used in ransomware attacks against a range of industries located across the globe. 0”, a double-extortive Ransomware-As-A-Service (RaaS) operation. . ” as their new and improved version of the ransomware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

All these days we have read about ransomware spreading groups stealing data and then threatening to release it online, if the victim fails to pay heed to their demands. ransomware does so during negotiations and tries to find the exact amount to be covered with the cyber insurance and then demands ransom.

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Security Affairs

MAY 21, 2019

Good news for the victims of the JSWorm 2.0 ransomware, thanks to experts at Emsisoft they can decrypt their file for free. Experts at Emsisoft malware research team released a decrypter for a recently discovered ransomware tracked as JSWorm 2.0. JSWorm 2.0 Once infected a computer, the JSWorm 2.0

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 25, 2021

All these days the government agencies and corporate networks were busy in combating known ransomware groups such as REvil, Conti, DarkSide, CLOP and Egregor along with Babuk, DopplePaymer and Ragnar. Going deep into the details, LockBit ransomware that existed since Sept’19 and has transformed into a new version dubbed 2.0

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Bleeping Computer

AUGUST 4, 2021

The LockBit 2.0 ransomware gang is actively recruiting corporate insiders to help them breach and encrypt networks. In return, the insider is promised million-dollar payouts. [.].

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Bleeping Computer

AUGUST 8, 2021

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) warns of an increase of LockBit 2.0 ransomware attacks against Australian organizations starting July 2021. [.].

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2021

New research from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 has identified four emerging ransomware groups that have the potential to become bigger problems in the future. These are AvosLocker, Hive Ransomware, HelloKitty, and LockBit 2.0. Get the latest from CSO by signing up for our newsletters. ]

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Bleeping Computer

JULY 27, 2021

An new version of the LockBit 2.0 ransomware has been found that automates the encryption of a Windows domain using Active Directory group policies. [.].

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Bleeping Computer

JULY 27, 2021

An new version of the LockBit 2.0 ransomware has been found that automates the encryption of a Windows domain using Active Directory group policies. [.].

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 6, 2021

Gangs spreading LockBit ransomware are reportedly bribing employees of corporate companies to enter their computer network and compromise it with file encrypting malware. As LockBit 2.0 ransomware spreading gang seems to go employing craze techniques to keep their money counters ringing. Yes, what you’ve read is right!

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 18, 2022

A new version of the BlackByte ransomware appeared in the threat landscape, version 2.0 BlackByte ransomware Version 2.0 In February, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) revealed that the BlackByte ransomware gang has breached at least three organizations from US critical infrastructure sectors.

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The Hacker News

MARCH 17, 2023

ransomware. ransomware operations function as a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model and is a continuation of previous versions of the ransomware, LockBit 2.0, The LockBit 3.0 and LockBit,"

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Heimadal Security

AUGUST 12, 2021

Accenture, a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud, and security, has recently confirmed they’ve been hit with a ransomware attack. Apparently, the threat actor behind the operation is none other than the LockBit 2.0 ransomware gang. The Irish-based company reported revenues of $44.33

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

The author of the infamous Kraken ransomware has released a new version of the malicious code and launched a RaaS distribution program on the Dark Web. 2 version is being advertised on an underground forum and is available through a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model. The new Kraken v.2 ” reads a post published by McAfee.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 6, 2021

With the DoD's release of CMMC 2.0, The post CMMC 2.0 – What’s Next? companies are wondering what has changed and if they should slow down certification efforts. Apptega appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Heimadal Security

JULY 22, 2022

Cyble security researchers have recently identified a new version of Redeemer, a highly viral and easy-to-set-up ransomware variant. Based on the findings, Redeemer 2.0 How Serious Is the Redeemer Ransomware? The post New Redeemer Ransomware Design Spotted on Hacker Forums appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

The FBI released a flash alert containing technical details associated with the LockBit ransomware operation. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a flash alert containing technical details and indicators of compromise associated with LockBit ransomware operations. Like other ransomware gangs, Lockbit 2.0

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CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

In late July, a new Ransomware as a Service (RaaS), called BlackMatter , appeared on the scene. BlackMatter took all the good features from REvil and Lockbit 2.0 and Darkside,” says Mark Loman, Director, Engineering, for Next-Gen Technologies at Sophos. To read this article in full, please click here

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Dark Reading

JUNE 24, 2022

Analysts say an 18% drop in ransomware attacks seen in May is likely fleeting, as Conti actors regroup.

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Bleeping Computer

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

A ransomware threat called HardBit has moved to version 2.0 and its operators are trying to negotiate a ransom payment that would be covered by the victim's insurance company. [.]

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

healthcare organizations of targeted ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware attacks. healthcare organizations of targeted attacks conducted by ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware attacks. The advisory updates to the FBI FLASH BlackCat/ALPHV Ransomware Indicators of Compromise released on April 19, 2022 and on December 19, 2023.

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Heimadal Security

AUGUST 9, 2021

ACSC, The Australian Cyber Security Centre issued a warning related to an increase in LockBit 2.0 ransomware attacks against Australian organizations. ACSC has observed an increase in reporting of LockBit 2.0 ransomware incidents in Australia.

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Bleeping Computer

AUGUST 17, 2022

The BlackByte ransomware is back with version 2.0 of their operation, including a new data leak site utilizing new extortion techniques borrowed from LockBit. [.].

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 26, 2023

LockBit ransomware group that infiltrated the Olympia Community Unit School District 16 a few days ago has issued an unconditional apology for hacking into the servers of innocent school children. is a successor to LockBit 2.0, LockBit 3.0 and again, a predecessor to LockBit.

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

using the LockBit 2.0 ransomware to conduct the cyber-attack, the hackers threaten to expose stolen files unless the company pays a ransom. The ransomware gang demanded over $34 million in bitcoin to be paid as ransom. How to Recognize a Ransomware Attack. Based on several techniques and protocols, the LockBit 2.0

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Heimadal Security

AUGUST 5, 2021

A more advanced version of the LockBit ransomware operation is deliberately looking to “hire” corporate staff members, former employees, contractors, etc in order to receive help with breaching and encrypting their organization’s systems. LockBit Ransomware 2.0 ransomware-as-a-service to the public. LockBit Ransomware 2.0

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

LockBit ransomware gang claims to have stolen customers’ data from the PayBito crypto exchange. LockBit ransomware operators claim to have stolen customers’ data from the PayBito crypto exchange, the name of the company was published on the gang’s Tor leak site. Like other ransomware gangs, Lockbit 2.0

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Threatpost

AUGUST 17, 2021

Fresh attacks target companies' employees, promising millions of dollars in exchange for valid account credentials for initial access.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2023

ransomware gang. ransomware. ransomware. ransomware as recently as March 2023.” functions as an affiliate-based ransomware variant and is a continuation of LockBit 2.0 ransomware as recently as March 2023.” ” reads the advisory published by US agencies. “LockBit 3.0

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Dark Reading

AUGUST 19, 2022

Version 2.0 of the ransomware group's operation borrows extortion tactics from the LockBit 3.0

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