Cybercrime, REvil now can encrypt files in Windows Safe Mode
The cybersecurity expert MalwareHunterTeam discovered a ransomware sample with a command-line, which forces the computer to reboot before encrypting.
Cybercrime, PYSA ransomware targets education institutions in US-UK
The FBI cybersecurity experts: the malware (aka Mespinoza) can exfiltrate data, and encrypting critical files and data stored on the systems.
Cybercrime, the DearCry ransomware exploits the Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerabilities
Palo Alto Networks cybersecurity experts: The malware uses AES-256 and RSA-2048 to encrypt files, and the ransom note includes 2 email addresses to contact for pay.
Cybercrime gangs suffer a new blow: GandCrab member arrested
It’s the result of an international operation against the ransomware group. He was tracked via the via cryptocurrency transactions.
Cybercrime, Egregor ransomware gang hit by a France-Ukrainian op.
Several members of the malware group captured. Third international cybersecurity offensive in few days: the first disrupted Emotet and the second NetWalker.
Cybercrime, after Fonix also Ziggy gang stops ransomware operations
The cybersecurity experts: Small-medium malware actors start fearing to be targeted by law enforcements, as what happened to Emotet and NetWalker.
Cybercrime: here it comes Vovalex, first ransomware written in D
Discovered by the cybersecurity expert MalwareHunterTeam, the malware spreads via pirated software of popular Windows utilities.
Cybercrime, Fonix actors close the ransomware operations
The group: We deleted the malware (aka Xinof and FonixCrypter) source code and released the decryption key, but not all the admins agree with this.
Cybercrime, NetWalker ransomware infrastructure disrupted
International law enforcements, after Emotet botnet, target the malware and indict a Canadian national. He is alleged to have obtained at least over $27.6 million.
Cybercrime, Avaddon ransomware group adopts DDoS attacks on victims
It’s the third threat actor, after SunCrypt and RagnarLocker, that adopt the “Triple Extortion” strategy to increase pressure on malware victims.