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Authorities released free decryptor for Phobos and 8base ransomware

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NoMoreRansom warns users to remove the malware first with a reliable antivirus before using the decryptor, or files may be re-encrypted repeatedly. Phobos operation uses a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model, it has been active since May 2019. Europol and the FBI are promoting it as an official recovery solution.

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Operation Phobos Aetor: Police dismantled 8Base ransomware gang

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“They allegedly used the Phobos malware to encrypt information on the networks, blocking the companies from accessing the data unless a ransom was paid and a decryption key was provided by the gang. Generation of target list of extensions and folders to encrypt. ” reported the website Nation Thailand.

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Embargo Ransomware nets $34.2M in crypto since April 2024

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million in incoming transaction volume likely associated with the group, with most victims located in the United States (US) in the healthcare, business services, and manufacturing sectors.” The RaaS mainly targeted US healthcare, business services, and manufacturing. ” concludes the report.

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LockFile Ransomware uses a new intermittent encryption technique

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Recently emerged LockFile ransomware family LockFile leverages a novel technique called intermittent encryption to speed up encryption. Sophos researchers discovered that the group is now leveraging a new technique called “intermittent encryption” to speed up the encryption process.

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Network Encryption Keeps Our Data in Motion Secure for Business Services

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Network Encryption Keeps Our Data in Motion Secure for Business Services madhav Tue, 07/25/2023 - 04:59 The demand for high-speed networks and fast data transfers is increasing due to cloud adoption, digital transformation, and hybrid work. Why do you need network encryption in business services?

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8Base ransomware operators use a new variant of the Phobos ransomware

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Phobos variants are usually distributed by the SmokeLoader , but in 8Base campaigns, it has the ransomware component embedded in its encrypted payloads. The group has been active since March 2022, it focused on small and medium-size businesses in multiple industries, including finance, manufacturing, business services, and IT.

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New LockFile ransomware gang uses ProxyShell and PetitPotam exploits

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.” The victims of the Lockfile ransomware gang are in the manufacturing, financial services, engineering, legal, business services, and travel and tourism sectors. Once encrypted the files, the ransomware will append the .lockfile lockfile extension to the encrypted file’s names.