Krebs on Security

JANUARY 27, 2021

and Bulgarian authorities this week seized the darkweb site used by the NetWalker ransomware cybercrime group to publish data stolen from its victims. The victim shaming site maintained by the NetWalker ransomware group, after being seized by authorities this week. ” Image: Chainalysis. . ” Image: Chainalysis.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Ransomware operators are exploiting two VMWare ESXi vulnerabilities, CVE-2019-5544 and CVE-2020-3992, to encrypt virtual hard disks. Security experts are warning of ransomware attacks exploiting two VMWare ESXi vulnerabilities, CVE-2019-5544 and CVE-2020-3992 , to encrypt virtual hard disks.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 16, 2021

Authorities in Ukraine this week charged six people alleged to be part of the CLOP ransomware group , a cybercriminal gang said to have extorted more than half a billion dollars from victims. The CLOP gang seized on those flaws to deploy ransomware to a significant number of Accellion’s FTA customers , including U.S.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 10, 2019

By nearly all accounts, the chief bugaboo this month is CVE-2019-1458 , a vulnerability in a core Windows component (Win32k) that is present in Windows 7 through 10 and Windows Server 2008-2019. ’ An odd discrepancy on top of a CVE advisory for an outdated OS. It is very likely this is being exploited in the wild.”

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Security Boulevard

JULY 7, 2023

Threat Overview – CL0P Ransomware First emerging in 2019, CL0P Ransomware, often simply referred to as “clop,” has since steadily established its infamy across the globe. The post Unmasking CL0P Ransomware: Understanding the Threat Shaking Up Global Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 15, 2023

Companies with cyber insurance are more likely to get hit by ransomware, more likely to be attacked multiple times, and more likely to pay ransoms, according to a recent survey of IT decision makers. Back in 2019, fewer than 20% of enterprises suffered repeat ransomware attacks, while during the pandemic, the percentage rose to around 30%.

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Security Affairs

MAY 25, 2020

Ransomware encrypts from virtual machines to evade antivirus. Ragnar Locker deploys Windows XP virtual machines to encrypt victim’s files, the trick allows to evaded detection from security software. In a recently detected attack, Ragnar Locker ransomware was deployed inside an Oracle VirtualBox Windows XP virtual machine.”

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 6, 2023

Antivirus firm Bitdefender released a decryptor for the MegaCortex ransomware allowing its victims to restore their data for free. Antivirus firm Bitdefender released a decryptor for the MegaCortex ransomware , which can allow victims of the group to restore their data for free. SecurityAffairs – hacking, ransomware).

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2022

For any organization struck by ransomware , business leaders always ask “how do we decrypt the data ASAP, so we can get back in business?”. The good news is that ransomware files can be decrypted. What can be done to recover from ransomware attacks when backups are not available? How Does Ransomware Encryption Work?

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Experts spotted a new strain of the Ryuk Ransomware that was developed to avoid encrypting folders commonly seen in *NIX operating systems. Kremez noticed that the ransomware doesn’t encrypt folders that are associated with *NIX operating systems. 2019-12-21: #Ryuk #Ransomware as V2.EXE

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 27, 2021

A new wave of ech0raix ransomware attacks is targeting QNAP network-attached storage (NAS) devices. The threat actors behind the ech0raix ransomware are targeting NAP network-attached storage (NAS) devices. The attackers first create a user in the administrator group, then use it to encrypt the content of the NAS. and 1.0.6).”

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Adam Levin

JANUARY 9, 2020

Currency exchange giant Travelex has effectively been taken offline by a ransomware attack. . To date, the company can confirm that whilst there has been some data encryption, there is no evidence that structured personal customer data has been encrypted. “To The attack was first detected the night of December 31.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Even though it had a long run for a ransomware group, it seems the bell might be tolling for Ragnar Locker. The ransomware group’s infrastructure was also seized in the Netherlands, Germany and Sweden and the associated data leak website was taken down in Sweden. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 3, 2022

In the year 2019, a Netherlands-based University was victimized by a ransomware attack where cyber criminals demanded 200,000 Euros or $200,000 in the BTC to free up the database from encryption. The post Dutch University gets back double the ransomware payment appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Ransomware is one of the most concerning cybersecurity threats for individuals, SMBs, and enterprise environments alike. This year has ushered in a resurgence in ransomware activity. In this article, we’ll take a look at the biggest ransomware attacks of 2019 and the severe impact they have had.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 28, 2021

US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued an alert that a new ransomware dubbed as Ranzy Locker is on the prowl in the wild and has so far attained success in victimizing over 30 companies operating in America. The post Ranzy Locker Ransomware warning issued by FBI appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Cybersecurity vaccines are emerging as a new tool to defend against threats like ransomware and zero-day vulnerabilities. Cybersecurity firms have released “vaccines” in recent days to protect against the widely used STOP ransomware strain and the new Apache Log4Shell vulnerability. They also come with the same limitations.

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Heimadal Security

MAY 2, 2022

REvil ransomware (also known as Sodin) was discovered in April 2019 and has since been improved to be more difficult to detect. Once infected, it encrypts data and deletes the ransom request message. The post REvil Ransomware Makes a Comeback appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 27, 2021

Ragnarok Ransomware that was active since 2019 has made it official that it is going to shut its operations by this month’s end. The file encrypting malware group has also released a decryption key for zero cost to help victims clean up their databases.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

The IIoT chip maker Advantech was hit by the Conti ransomware, the gang is now demanding over $13 million ransom from the company. billion in 2019. billion in 2019. The ransomware gang announced on November 21, 2020 the leak of stolen data if the chipmaker would not have paid the ransom within the next day.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Japan -based camera and binocular manufacturer Olympus that is also into the manufacturing of medical devices has revealed in an official statement that its servers were targeted by BlackMatter Ransomware group that could have disrupted the computers systems in network operating in Middle East, Europe and Africa.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Mortal Kombat is the news ransomware that is on the prowl and Cisco Talos says the new ransomware can wipe off data of the victim, if they fail to pay the demanded ransom on time. MortalKombat belongs to the Xorist Commodity Ransomware family, a malware that has been existing on the internet since 2016.

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Security Affairs

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. ” reads a blog post published by Bleepingcomputer.

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 21, 2022

Discovered in April 2019, the REvil/Sodinokibi ransomware (AKA Sodin) is a highly evasive ransomware that encrypts files and deletes the ransom request message after infection. The post REvil’s TOR Sites Are Back With New Ransomware appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. REvil is a perfect […].

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 2, 2023

We all know that cyber-criminal gangs spreading file encrypting malware are nowadays first stealing data and then encrypting it until a ransom is paid. Nowadays, ransomware spreading gangs have indulged in a new business of preying on victims who have or willing to pay for their data deletion. What’s your say? .

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

That's the reality the City of Oakland, California, is facing after a ransomware attack last week. The ransomware group behind the attack is currently unknown, and the city has not shared any details regarding ransom demands or data theft from compromised systems. Interim City Administrator G.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

The Maze ransomware operators are shutting down their operations for more than one year the appeared on the threat landscape in May 2019. The Maze cybercrime gang is shutting down its operations, it was considered one of the most prominent and active ransomware crew since it began operating in May 2019.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

According to a report compiled by Comparitech, Ransomware Attacks on schools and colleges operating in United States could have fetched a $6 billion loss to the institutes on a combined note in 2020 alone. million students were estimated to be affected- an increase by 39% and 67% respectively when compared to 2019. days to 55.4

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2022

QNAP NAS devices are under attack, experts warn of a new Qlocker ransomware campaign that hit devices worldwide. A new wave of Qlocker ransomware it targeting QNAP NAS devices worldwide, the new campaign started on January 6 and it drops ransom notes named !!!READ_ME.txt READ_ME.txt on infected devices.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Ransomware is undoubtedly one of the most unnerving phenomena in the cyber threat landscape. Related: What local government can do to repel ransomware Ransomware came into existence in 1989 as a primitive program dubbed the AIDS Trojan that was spreading via 5.25-inch inch diskettes. inch diskettes. FBI spoofs 2012 – 2013.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 10, 2021

A new variant of the eCh0raix ransomware is able to target Network-Attached Storage (NAS) devices from both QNAP and Synology vendors. A newly variant of the eCh0raix ransomware is able to infect Network-Attached Storage (NAS) devices from Taiwanese vendors QNAP and Synology. ” reads the report published by Palo Alto Researchers.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 15, 2021

The source code for the Paradise Ransomware has been released on a hacking forum allowing threat actors to develop their customized variant. The source code for the Paradise Ransomware has been released on the hacking forum XSS allowing threat actors to develop their own customized ransomware operation. Source BleepingComputer.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes’ ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. This provides the best overall picture of ransomware activity, but the true number of attacks is far higher.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Pendragon Group, that is into commercial car sales, was reportedly hit by a ransomware attack recently and Lockbit group is suspected to be behind the incident. Kim Costello, the Chief Marketing Officer(CMO) has acknowledged the incident and confirmed that Lockbit criminal gang was behind the encryption of its servers.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 3, 2022

Healthcare providers are opting to pay a ransom in the event of ransomware attacks, instead of recovering it from data backups. The reason is as it is easy and guarantees 100% encrypted data return- Of course, as per their perspective!

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Security Affairs

JULY 29, 2021

The cyber threat landscape change continuously, recently two new ransomware-as-service (RaaS) operations named BlackMatter and Haron made the headlines. Recently, two new ransomware gangs, named BlackMatter and Haron, announced the beginning of the operations. “Haron ransomware was first discovered in July 2021. .

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Malwarebytes

JULY 24, 2023

The Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has promised to reach out to individuals whose information has been stolen by a ransomware group. ” While that is good news from a healthcare perspective, the ransomware operators did obtain something of value. . At Malwarebytes, we've been tracking the Snatch group since 2019.

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