December 2, 2024 at 07:44AM Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev, a notorious cybercriminal and alleged ransomware mastermind, was reportedly arrested by Russian authorities. Indicted by the US in 2023 with a $10 million reward for his capture, his arrest might signal a shift in Russia’s approach to cybercrime, possibly linked to financial pressures due to the Ukraine … Read more
December 2, 2024 at 04:52AM Russian authorities have arrested Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev, known for his alleged involvement in ransomware attacks, including LockBit and Hive. Wanted by the U.S., he was added to the FBI’s most wanted list in May 2023, which offered a $10 million bounty for information leading to his capture. ### Meeting Takeaways: … Read more
April 4, 2024 at 06:34PM A fresh Babuk ransomware variant called “SEXi” has targeted VMware ESXi servers, including a hit on IxMetro PowerHost in Chile. The attackers requested a $140 million ransom, but the CEO indicated it would not be paid. The attack is linked to a broader ransomware campaign, with related binaries and novel … Read more
January 9, 2024 at 08:22AM Security researchers, in collaboration with Cisco Talos, Avast, and the Netherlands police, have released an updated decryptor for the Babuk ransomware Tortilla variant. The decryptor, freely available online, utilizes a single private key across all victims, making it straightforward to support Tortilla victims. Organizations can access the decryptor from Avast … Read more