As a result of a joint operation carried out with the assistance and coordination of Interpol by law enforcement agencies and the cyber police of Ukraine, South Korea and the United States, six suspects linked with the notorious Clip ransomware were arrested. Sources close to the investigation told The Record that South Korean police launched… Continue reading Cyber police of Ukraine arrested persons linked with the Clop ransomware
Tag: Ransomware
Evil Corp Ransomware Posing As PayloadBin Group To Avoid US Sanctions
Operators of new ransomware PayloadBIN, linked to the cybercriminal group Evil Corp, are trying to avoid sanctions imposed by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the US Treasury Department (OFAC). Members of Evil Corp (also known as Indrik Spider and Dridex) started out as partners with the ZeuS botnet operators. Over time, Evil Corp… Continue reading Evil Corp Ransomware Posing As PayloadBin Group To Avoid US Sanctions
Epsilon Red ransomware threatens Microsoft Exchange servers
Sophos experts have discovered the Epsilon Red ransomware that exploits vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange servers to attack other machines on the network. Experts write that the malware is based on many different scripts, and Epsilon Red operators use a commercial remote access utility in attacks. Epsilon Red was discovered last week while investigating an attack… Continue reading Epsilon Red ransomware threatens Microsoft Exchange servers
Hacker XSS Forum Banned Ransomware Ads
The administration of the popular hacker forum XSS (formerly DaMaGeLab) has banned advertising and sale of any ransomware on its pages. Groups like REvil, LockBit, DarkSide, Netwalker, Nefilim, and so on have often used the forum to advertise new customer acquisition. As a result, ransomware affiliate programs, renting such malware and selling lockers are now… Continue reading Hacker XSS Forum Banned Ransomware Ads
Dutch shops run out of cheese due to a ransomware attack
Storage and shipping company Bakker Logistiek suffered a ransomware attack and run out of cheese in some Dutch stores. The fact is that Bakker Logistiek is one of the largest logistics providers in the Netherlands, which stores and transports food for Dutch stores, says Bleeping Computer. Bakker Logistiek was attacked last week by ransomware that… Continue reading Dutch shops run out of cheese due to a ransomware attack
REvil ransomware operators attacked Acer and demand $50,000,000
The REvil ransomware attacked the Taiwanese company Acer (the sixth-largest computer manufacturer in the world, accounting for about 6% of all sales). Cybercriminals are demanding from the manufacturer $50,000,000, which is the largest ransom in history. At the end of last week, the hackers posted a message on their website that they had hacked Acer,… Continue reading REvil ransomware operators attacked Acer and demand $50,000,000
What is the worst computer virus? Figuring out
Worst computer virus – what is it? Seems that anyone who has ever been infected asks this question. And each user will think that his case was more severe than someone’s else. Is that true? And which virus is really the worst? It is important to mention that computer viruses are not only “viruses”. Nowadays,… Continue reading What is the worst computer virus? Figuring out
Ransomware Trends at the Edge of 2021
Ransomware is considered as one of the most dangerous viruses. Companies are afraid of losing their data, so they try to do their best, spending a lot of money on security improvements. But what if I tell you that any anti-malware software which has its detection databases updated constantly is able to deal with 95%… Continue reading Ransomware Trends at the Edge of 2021
Ransomware – Facts at The Edge of 2022
It is hard to imagine something more harmful than ransomware. Besides the danger for your files and PC, it also deals a significant damage to quite a material thing – your wallet. $500, $1000, or even $5-7k ransom for separate corporations. In this article we will talk about the modern ransomware trends, facts about the… Continue reading Ransomware – Facts at The Edge of 2022
MalLocker ransomware easily tricks Russians, pretending to be a screen lock from the police
Microsoft experts talked about the new Android ransomware AndroidOS/MalLocker. (hereinafter simply MalLocker), which easily tricks Russians by pretending to be a screen lock from the police. Android ransomware abuses the mechanisms behind incoming call notifications and the Home button. “This malware is hidden inside applications that are distributed through various forums and third-party sites. Like… Continue reading MalLocker ransomware easily tricks Russians, pretending to be a screen lock from the police