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Survey: Hackers approach staff to assist in ransomware attacks
Cyberattackers have approached employees in 48% of organizations in North America to assist in ransomware attacks, according to a report by Pulse and Hitachi ID.
U.S. Cyber Command’s actions against ransomware draw support and criticism
The actions, which temporarily took down REvil, raise questions about using the military to combat ransomware.
Malware variability explained: Changing behavior for stealth and persistence
More malware is designed to be variable, choosing which computers to infect or even the type of attack to execute.
The worst and most notable ransomware: A quick guide for security pros
The ransomware gangs and their malware listed here have victimized millions of companies and caused billions of dollars in costs.
9 tips for an effective ransomware negotiation
If you have no choice but to pay attackers to get critical data back, these best practices could put you in the best possible position to recover from a ransomware attack.
The Kaseya ransomware attack: A timeline
REvil's ransomware attack on software provider Kaseya underscored the threats to supply chains that ransomware groups pose. Here is an up-to-date timeline of the attack.
REvil ransomware explained: A widespread extortion operation
The REvil group, a.k.a. Sodinokibi, re-victimizes its targets by threatening to release stolen data even after the initial ransom demand is paid.
US DOJ recovers $6 million and indicts two REvil principals
The DOJ promises a whole of government approach to fighting ransomware groups no matter which country they operate from.
Conti ransomware explained: What you need to know about this aggressive criminal group
The Conti ransomware group is less likely to help victims restore encrypted files and more likely to leak exfiltrated data.
White House international ransomware initiative outlines hopes and challenges
More than 30 nations discussed tactics for collaborating in the fight against ransomware, but it competes with a Russian-led UN initiative.
Yes, the FBI held back REvil ransomware keys
The ransomware keys might have been acquired by an ally, which would invoke the third-party doctrine where the decision to release was not the FBI's alone.
US cryptocurrency exchange sanctions over ransomware likely not the last
The sanctions are aimed to cut ransomware gangs off from their revenue. Advisory on sanctions risks regarding ransomware payments also updated.
Biden sanctions Suex cryptocurrency exchange to stifle ransomware payments
In the wake of significant ransomware attacks, President Biden has sanctioned cryptocurrency exchange Suex in a clear attempt to prevent ransomware payments.
7 unexpected ransomware costs
Indirect costs related to a ransomware attack can add up over time. These are the expenses and financial risks that CISOs should be aware of.
How ransomware runs the underground economy
Ransomware gangs are adopting all the core elements of legitimate businesses—including defined staff roles, marketing plans, partner ecosystems, and even venture capital investments—and some hallmarks of more traditional criminal...
LockFile ransomware uses intermittent encryption to evade detection
This newly discovered ransomware works fast, has multiple ways to avoid detection, and preys on Windows systems with known vulnerabilities.
OnePercent ransomware group hits companies via IceID banking Trojan
This new, aggressive ransomware group also uses Cobalt Strike to move laterally across the network.
4 most dangerous emerging ransomware threat groups to watch
New research identifies four emerging ransomware groups currently affecting organizations and that show signs of becoming bigger threats in the future.
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