October 29, 2023 at 08:00PM Hunters International, a new ransomware-as-a-service brand, appears to be linked to the Hive ransomware operation. Analysis of the Hunters International malware reveals significant code similarities with the Hive ransomware. However, Hunters International denies the allegations, claiming they purchased the encryptor source code from Hive developers. The group emphasizes that their … Read more
October 20, 2023 at 11:24AM Law enforcement agencies from multiple countries have seized the dark web site used by the RagnarLocker ransomware group to shame victims. Operating since 2020, the group targeted 52 entities across critical infrastructure sectors. Unlike other ransomware operations, RagnarLocker was not advertised as a service but operated by a private group. … Read more
October 18, 2023 at 03:48PM A hacker in Finland has been charged with over 21,000 counts of extortion for stealing tens of thousands of records from psychotherapy patients. The defendant, Aleksanteri Kivimaki, sought to extort money from the firm overseeing the therapy centers by threatening to leak the records. The trial is set to start … Read more
October 11, 2023 at 05:08PM The BianLian extortion group claims to have stolen 210GB of data from Air Canada, including technical and operational information, employee personal data, vendor and supplier information, and confidential documents. The group has shared screenshots of the stolen data as proof. Air Canada has acknowledged the threats but has not confirmed … Read more