Ransomware

New guidance on ransomware, released during this week’s International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI) meeting, encourages victims to report attacks to law enforcement promptly and to consult more advisors before deciding to pay a ransom. Cybersecurity experts from about 70 countries are gathering at the White House this week for the …

In 2023, over 6,500 ransomware attacks were reported, affecting a record 117 countries worldwide after a decline in 2022. Ransomware incidents rose 73% year-over-year to 6,670, with significant increases in June and July linked to a widely used file transfer tool. The Ransomware Task Force, established in 2021 by the …

In August, Cybersecurity researchers identified 21 new ransomware variants that threaten indivisual and business. Cybercriminals are improving their tactics, making it harder to detect and combat these malicious programs. Ransomware encrypts valuable data, making it inaccessible, and then demands high ransoms for decryption keys. This puts personal data at risk …

Ransomware attacks have increased a lot in the past year. Cybercriminals are using different tactics, so organizations need to monitor and investigate suspicious behaviors all the time. According to a new report from Malwarebytes, “Ransomware gangs have time and motivation on their side. They constantly evolve to respond to the …

A new malware campaign is currently installing fake Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge extensions through a trojan found on fake websites posing as popular software. “The trojan malware contains different deliverables ranging from simple adware extensions that hijack searches to more sophisticated malicious scripts that deliver local extensions to steal …

Cybersecurity experts found 30 new types of ransomware in July. These harmful programs are a big threat to people and businesses. Each new variant makes it harder to detect and stop them. Ransomware works by locking important data on infected computers and then asking for a lot of money in …

Three emerging threats will be discussed below, along with how sandbox analysis can be utilized to detect them proactively. Lockbit Ransomware: The Lockbit ransomware is a major cybersecurity threat that appeared in 2019. It works as Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS), where affiliates use its software to carry out attacks. The Royal Mail …

A new ransomware named Eldorado appeared in March and has locker versions for VMware ESXi and Windows. The gang has claimed 16 victims, mostly in the U.S., in various sectors including real estate, education, healthcare, and manufacturing. Researchers from Group-IB observed the activity of Eldorado. They found that the operators …

Cybersecurity experts found 28 new types of ransomware in June. These malicious programs are a big threat to individuals and businesses. Cybercriminals are improving their tactics with each new variant, making it harder to detect and stop them. Ransomware encrypts important data, making it impossible for users to access. Afterward, …

Ransomware groups claimed the highest number of attacks in May, but experts believe the claims might be exaggerated. Last month, ransomware gangs posted 450 victims to their extortion sites, which is an increase compared to the 328 victims in April. The highest number of attacks ever recorded was 484, posted …