March 6, 2024 at 02:15AM GhostSec, a cybercrime group, has partnered with Stormous to launch double extortion ransomware attacks on businesses globally. They are part of a coalition called The Five Families, offering a new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) program called STMX_GhostLocker. The groups have also introduced a Go-written ransomware called GhostLocker 2.0 and developed hacking tools … Read more
March 5, 2024 at 08:15AM Cybercriminals are conducting widespread attacks across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia using the new GhostLocker 2.0 ransomware. Affected organizations include technology companies, universities, manufacturing, transportation, and government organizations. The attackers demand payment for decryption keys and threaten to release stolen data if their demands are not met. Cisco Talos … Read more
November 3, 2023 at 05:10PM Ransomware attacks have been on the rise recently, with various organizations falling victim, including the Toronto Public Library, ACE Hardware, Mr. Cooper, and the British Library. In response, a coalition of 40 countries will pledge to stop paying ransom demands. Microsoft also commits to enhancing security through its ‘Secure Future’ … Read more