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MAY 11, 2020

Researchers warn of a new feature implemented in the Sodinokibi ransomware, the threat can now encrypt open and locked files. The Sodinokibi ransomware (REvil) continues to evolve, operators implemented a new feature that allows the malware to encrypt victim’s files, even if they are opened and locked by another process.

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JULY 29, 2019

According to experts at Sonicwall, scanning of random ports and the diffusion of encrypted malware are characterizing the threat landscape. In 2018, global malware volume recorded by SonicWall hit a record-breaking 10.52 million encrypted malware attacks, +27% over the previous year. .” billion attacks.

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MARCH 11, 2019

Experts observed the STOP ransomware installing the Azorult password-stealing Trojan to steal account credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and more. The STOP ransomware made the headlines because it is installing password-stealing Trojans on the victims’ machines. SecurityAffairs – STOP ransomare , malware).

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The operators behind new ransomware dubbed Mount Locker have adopted the same tactic of other gangs threatening the victims to leak stolen data. A new ransomware gang named Mount Locker has started its operations stealing victims’ data before encrypting. MountLocker #Ransomware claimed Makalot Industrial Co.

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JULY 8, 2020

Good news for the victims of the ThiefQuest (EvilQuest) ransomware, they can recover their encrypted files for free. The victims of the ThiefQuest (EvilQuest) ransomware victims can recover their encrypted files without needing to pay the ransom due to the availability of a free decryptor. sysopfb shows how we broke it.

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JANUARY 5, 2020

DeathRansom was considered fake ransomware due to the fact that it did not implement an effective encryption process, but now things are changing. DeathRansom is a ransomware family that was initially classified as a joke because it did not implement an effective encryption scheme. ” continues the report. .

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AUGUST 26, 2019

A new ransomware, dubbed Nemty, appeared in the threat landscape over the weekend, it spreads via compromised RDP connections. A new ransomware, called Nemty ransomware, has been discovered over the weekend by malware researchers. ” 2019-08-24: #Nemty #Ransomware version '1.0' Source BleepingComputer.

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MARCH 17, 2020

Operators behind a new piece of ransomware dubbed Nefilim have started threatening victims to release stolen data like other cybercrime gangs. A new ransomware dubbed Nefilim appeared in the threat landscape at the end of February, it borrows its code from other malware, the Nemty ransomware. share much of the same code.”

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

Good news for the victims of the ThunderX ransomware, cybersecurity firm Tesorion has released a decryptor to recover their files for free. Cybersecurity firm Tesorion has released a free decryptor for the ThunderX ransomware that allows victims to recover their files. SecurityAffairs – hacking, ransomware). Pierluigi Paganini.

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AUGUST 2, 2020

BleepingComputer researchers confirmed that Garmin has received the decryption key to recover their files encrypted with the WastedLocker Ransomware. BleepingComputer first revealed that Garmin has received the decryption key to recover the files encrypted with the WastedLocker Ransomware in the recent attack.

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MARCH 16, 2020

Experts warn of a new malware strain, dubbed PXJ Ransomware, that does share the same underlying code with existing ransomware families. Security experts from IBM X-Force have spotted a new strain of ransomware, dubbed PXJ Ransomware, that does share the same code with other known ransomware families.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

Security experts from Trend Micro discovered a new malware tracked as Virobot that combines ransomware and botnet capabilities. Virobot encrypts files on infected machines and is also implements spam botnet abilities and leverages it target other systems. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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OCTOBER 25, 2020

Researchers from MalwareHunterTeam have spotted a new piece of remote access trojan (RAT) dubbed ‘Abaddon’ that is likely the first malware using the Discord platform as command and control. The Abaddon malware connects to the Discord command and control server to check for new commands to execute. "Abaddon"

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OCTOBER 13, 2020

Seyfarth Shaw, one of the leading global legal firms announced that it was a victim of an “aggressive malware” attack, likely a ransomware attack. Seyfarth Shaw announced it was the victim of an “aggressive malware” attack, but the media immediately reported a ransomware infection later confirmed by the firm.

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DECEMBER 2, 2019

Experts discovered a new malware dubbed Clop ransomware that attempts to remove Malwarebytes and other security products. Security researcher Vitali Kremez discovered a new malware dubbed Clop ransomware that targets Windows systems and attempts to disable security products running on the infected systems.

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JUNE 29, 2020

million to cybercriminals to recover data after a ransomware attack. million to cybercriminals to recover data encrypted during a ransomware attack that took place on June 1. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. million, to decrypt it. ” reported the website edscoop.com. .

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MARCH 2, 2020

Security experts uncovered an ongoing campaign delivering Nemty Ransomware via emails disguised as messages from secret lovers. Researchers from Malwarebytes and X-Force IRIS have uncovered an ongoing spam campaign distributing the Nemty Ransomware via messages disguised as messages from secret lovers. Pierluigi Paganini.

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MAY 27, 2020

A new piece of ransomware dubbed FuckUnicorn it targeting Italy by tricking victims into downloading a fake COVID-19 contact tracing app. The new ransomware was first spotted by the malware researcher JamesWT_MHT that shared samples with the malware community. Pierluigi Paganini. Pierluigi Paganini.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

University Hospital New Jersey (UHNJ) has suffered a ransomware attack, SunCrypt ransomware operators also leaked the data they have stolen. Systems at the University Hospital New Jersey (UHNJ) were encrypted with the SunCrypt ransomware, threat actors also stolen documents from the institution and leaked it online.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Toymaker giant Mattel disclosed a ransomware attack, the incident took place in July and impacted some of its business operations. Toy industry giant Mattel announced that it has suffered a ransomware attack that took place on July 28th, 2020, and impacted some of its business operations. SecurityAffairs – hacking, malware).

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JULY 28, 2020

Security experts from Kaspersky Lab reported that North Korea-linked hackers are attempting to spread a new ransomware strain known as VHD. North Korean-linked Lazarus APT Group continues to be very active, the state-sponsored hackers are actively employing new ransomware, tracked as VHD, in attacks aimed at enterprises.

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MARCH 3, 2020

The operators behind the Nemty ransomware set up a data leak site to publish the data of the victims who refuse to pay ransoms. Nemty ransomware first appeared on the threat landscape in August 2019, the name of the malware comes after the extension it adds to the encrypted file names. Pierluigi Paganini.

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OCTOBER 31, 2020

The REvil ransomware operators made the headlines again, this time the gang claims to have hacked the Gaming Partners International (GPI). The REvil ransomware gang (aka Sodinokibi) claims to have stolen info from the systems at the company before encrypting them. ” reads the message published by the ransomware operators.

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AUGUST 2, 2020

The FBI has issued a security alert about Netwalker ransomware attacks targeting U.S. The FBI has issued a new security flash alert to warn of Netwalker ransomware attacks targeting U.S. The flash alert also includes indicators of compromise for the Netwalker ransomware along with mitigations. ” reads the alert.

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APRIL 9, 2020

million ransom to decrypt its files after being encrypted by the infamous Sodinokibi ransomware. The UK-based currency exchange Travelex currency exchange has been forced offline following a malware attack launched on New Year’s Eve. . million ransom to resume the operations after the ransomware attack.

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AUGUST 3, 2020

Last week, the Minister of Internal Affairs of Belarus announced the arrest of a 31-year-old man that is accused of distributing the infamous GandCrab ransomware. Last week, the Minister of Internal Affairs of Belarus announced the arrest of a man on charges of distributing the infamous GandCrab ransomware.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks targeting education institutions. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks against education institutions. PowerShell) to easily deploy tooling or ransomware. Pierluigi Paganini.

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MAY 4, 2022

Researchers from Trellix linked multiple ransomware strains to the North Korea-backed APT38 group. The ransomware was employed in attacks on financial institutions, experts estimated that APT38 (Unit 180 of North Korea’s cyber-army Bureau 121) has stolen at hundreds of million dollars from banks worldwide. akkim@protonmail[.]com

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

Microsoft warns of Android ransomware that activates when you press the Home button. Microsoft spotted a new strain of Amdroid ransomware tracked as MalLocker.B Experts believe the malware is particularly sophisticated, but implements novel techniques and behavior. Like other Android ransomware, MalLocker.B

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JANUARY 30, 2020

The popular US government contractor Electronic Warfare Associates (EWA) has suffered a ransomware attack , the news was reported by ZDNet. L ast week, the US government contractor Electronic Warfare Associates (EWA) has suffered a ransomware attack that also infected its web servers. EWA Technologies Inc., Pierluigi Paganini.

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MARCH 17, 2020

Coronavirus -themed attacks continue to increase, experts observed new Coronavirus ransomware that acts as a cover for Kpot Infostealer. In this campaign, crooks are exploiting the interest in the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak to deliver a couple of malware, the CoronaVirus Ransomware and the Kpot information-stealing Trojan.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

A school district in North Carolina disclosed a data breach after having unencrypted files stolen during a SunCrypt Ransomware attack. The Haywood County School district in North Carolina has suffered a data breach after having unencrypted files stolen during a SunCrypt Ransomware attack. We have now confirmed a data breach occurred.

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MAY 27, 2020

Microsoft is warning organizations to deploy protections against a new strain of PonyFinal ransomware that has been in the wild over the past two months. PonyFinal is Java-based ransomware that is manually distributed by threat actors. PonyFinal is Java-based ransomware that is manually distributed by threat actors.

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AUGUST 17, 2020

IT giant Konica Minolta was hit with a ransomware attack at the end of July, its services have been impacted for almost a week. A ransomware attack has impacted the services at the business technology giant Konica Minolta for almost a week, the attack took place at the end of July. Pierluigi Paganini.

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JULY 23, 2020

North Korea-linked Lazarus APT Group has used a new multi-platform malware framework, dubbed MATA, to target entities worldwide. VHD ransomware) and steal customer databases. VHD ransomware) and steal customer databases. The MATA malware framework could target Windows, Linux, and macOS operating systems. cls and k_3872.cls,

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JUNE 6, 2020

eCh0raix Ransomware operators are back after months of apparent inactivity, now are targeting QNAP storage devices in a new campaign. Threat actors behind the eCh0raix Ransomware have launched a new campaign aimed at infecting QNAP storage devices. encrypt extension to filenames of encrypted files. Pierluigi Paganini.

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JUNE 5, 2020

Experts recently discovered a multi-platform ransomware, dubbed Tycoon Ransomware, that uses a Java image file (JIMAGE) to evade detection. Experts from BlackBerry Threat Intelligence and KPMG recently discovered a new strain of multi-platform ransomware dubbed Tycoon ransomware. ”continues the analysis.

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