November 13, 2024 at 07:22PM Bitdefender has launched a free decryption tool for ShrinkLocker ransomware, leveraging a simple yet effective malware approach. The tool is now part of their collection of decryptors. Meanwhile, CISA’s ScubaGear software, designed to enhance Microsoft 365 security, has seen a surge in downloads due to rising cloud attack vulnerabilities. ### … Read more
February 20, 2024 at 08:14AM Law enforcement arrested two LockBit ransomware gang operators in Poland and Ukraine, seized over 200 crypto-wallets, issued three international arrest warrants, and unsealed indictments against two Russian nationals. The Operation Cronos task force coordinated the crackdown, resulting in the compromise of LockBit’s infrastructure and the development of a decryption tool. … Read more
February 12, 2024 at 10:48AM South Korean researchers discovered and publicly disclosed a flaw in Rhysida ransomware, enabling the creation of a free Windows decryptor. This ransomware is known for targeting healthcare organizations and was the subject of a warning by the FBI and CISA for attacks against various industries. The flaw allowed for the … Read more
December 20, 2023 at 10:21AM The BlackCat ransomware group, Alphv, faced law enforcement action, leading to website seizures and a decryption tool release. After losing control of their Tor-based site, they established a new leak website and vowed retaliation. The Justice Department seized BlackCat’s communication sites, impacting their affiliates. Security experts anticipate the group may … Read more
December 19, 2023 at 02:35PM The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group has earned more than $300 million from 1,000+ victims worldwide by September 2023, per FBI. Affiliates have extensive networks and experience in ransomware and data extortion. Additionally, FBI and CISA have issued mitigation measures, including patching vulnerabilities and enforcing multifactor authentication. FBI has recently disrupted the … Read more
December 19, 2023 at 11:45AM The U.S. Justice Department disrupted the BlackCat ransomware, issuing a decryption tool for victims. With FBI’s help, a confidential source breached the gang’s web panel. BlackCat, a major ransomware variant, operated a ransomware-as-a-service model and used double extortion. The action saved victims $68 million, dismantled the gang’s computer network, and … Read more