Malwarebytes

MARCH 3, 2022

The LAPSUS$ group is a relative newcomer to the ransomware scene, but it has made a name for itself by bringing down big targets like Impresa, the largest media conglomerate in Portugal, Brazil’s Ministry of Health, and Brazilian telecommunications operator Claro. Image courtesy of The Verge.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

After the attacks came to light, the manufacturer promptly released a firmware update for configuring verification of incoming requests. While the resource was down, cryptocurrency newbies were invited to download a copy of Bitcoin Core via a torrenting service. Extortionists’ activity regularly made the news throughout 2020.

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SecureList

MAY 10, 2021

Botnet operators use infected devices to carry out DDoS attacks or mine cryptocurrency. Vulnerable devices were either misconfigured or missing the latest firmware version with the required settings. Ransomwarers were likely spurred on by the upward movement of cryptocurrency prices, which continued in Q1 2021. Conclusion.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In May, Ars Technica reported that BootGuard private keys had been stolen following a ransomware attack on Micro-Star International (MSI) in March this year (firmware on PCs with Intel chips and BootGuard enabled will only run if it is digitally signed using the appropriate keys).

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