Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2021

According to the experts, the first infections were observed in late 2019, victims reported their files were encrypted by a strain of malware. New #Mespinoza #Ransomware [link] Ext: locked R/n: Readme.README Affected users, contact the support forum of @BleepinComputer pic.twitter.com/SbKxVEIXUd — Amigo-A (@Amigo_A_) October 25, 2019.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 22, 2021

According to the experts, the first infections were observed in late 2019, victims reported their files were encrypted by a strain of malware. Operators behind the Pysa malware, also employed a version of the PowerShell Empire penetration-testing tool, they were able to stop antivirus products.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2023

” The Lockbit gang has been active since at least 2019 and today it is one of the most active ransomware groups offering a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model. Artifacts of professional penetration-testing tools such as Metasploit and Cobalt Strike have also been observed.” “LockBit 3.0 and LockBit.”

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2020

” According to the experts, the first infections were observed in late 2019, victims reported their files were encrypted by a strain of malware. Operators behind the Pysa ransomware, also employed a version of the PowerShell Empire penetration-testing tool, they were able to stop antivirus products.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

In November 2019, the criminals behind a ransomware species called Maze started a new trend that is currently gaining momentum on the dark web. David Balaban is a computer security researcher with over 17 years of experience in malware analysis and antivirus software evaluation. They added data theft to the classic encryption scenario.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

conduct employee phishing tests. conduct penetration testing. PA Unit 42 found that the average ransom paid by organisations nearly tripled over the past year, from $115,123 in 2019 to $312,493. Between 2015 and 2019, the largest-known individual ransom demand was $15 million. VULNERABILITIES AND SECURITY UPDATES.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 30, 2021

The earliest documentation of LemonDuck was from its cryptocurrency campaigns in May 2019. They also attempt to uninstall any product with “Security” and “AntiVirus” in the name. LemonDuck leverages a wide range of free and open-source penetration testing tools.

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