Tag: Ransomware
Ransomware File Extensions List in 2024 (UPDATED)
A recent cybersecurity research report shows that ransomware attacks rose significantly in 2020-21. The main reason for this dramatic increase is the lack of...
LockBit 3.0 Code Leak Gave Rise to Hundreds of Ransomware Variants
Kaspersky researchers noted hundreds of new ransomware variants rising from LockBit 3.0 code leak that let threat actors of all kinds make their ransomware...
10 Best Avast Alternatives to Try in 2023
Avast Antivirus is a popular antivirus software that is available for Mac, Android, iOS, and Windows. This is free as well as paid software,...
HardBit 2.0 Asks Victims’ Insurance Data for Smooth Recovery
Researchers at Varonis detailed the second iteration of the HardBit ransomware group - that's asking victims to share their cyber insurance details for easy...
Cyberattack on Advanced MSP Caused Outage for NHS
Several critical services, including NHS 111 are impacted by an ongoing outage - caused due to a cyberattack on the Advanced, an MSP serving...
FBI: North Korean APT Maui is Attacking Healthcare Orgs
In a joint advisory released by the FBI, CISA, and the Treasury Department, the agencies warned that state-sponsored North Korean hackers have been targeting...
AstraLocker Shuts Down Operations, Released Free Decryptors
AstraLocker, a lesser-known ransomware group that's purported to be formed from Babuk's source code, is now shutting down operations.
Instead, the developer of AstraLocker said...
Wipers and Worm Malware Spotted in Ukraine Govt Systems
ESET researchers have detailed a new cyberattack campaign targeted at Ukraine organizations amidst the war it's waging against Russia.
The campaign has several components leveraged...
Maze, Egregor and Sekhmet Ransomware Decryption Keys Leaked
Last night, a forum account claiming to be the malware developer of Maze, Egregor, Sekhmet ransomware groups has dumped the decryption keys of all...
FBI Shared Technical Details of LockBit Ransomware
FBI has shared critical detection and defense tips against the LockBit ransomware, which has grown to be one of the infamous actors in the...