August 6, 2024 at 12:41PM Hunters International, an emerging ransomware group, has been rapidly advancing with a new remote access Trojan called SharpRhino, deploying Hive ransomware to attack IT professionals. The group leverages typosquatting domains and valid code-signing certificates to install the malware. SharpRhino’s purpose is to ensure persistence and control over targeted systems for … Read more
February 16, 2024 at 05:33AM The US announced a $10 million reward for info on the Alphv/BlackCat ransomware operation’s key members, following their takedown. The group had over 1,000 victims, and the FBI released a decryption tool for them. The reward aims to identify leaders or affiliates, with a tip line set up using the … Read more
February 11, 2024 at 11:45PM The U.S. Department of State is offering up to $10 million for info on Hive ransomware key personnel and $5 million for arrests related to Hive ransomware activities. Hive targeted 1,500+ victims in 80 countries, netting $100 million in illegal revenues. Ransomware activity rebounded in 2023, with a notable shift … Read more
February 9, 2024 at 04:09PM The US Department of State has announced a $10 million reward for information on leaders of the Hive ransomware cybergang, a year after its takedown. The operation made over 1,500 victims and received over $100 million in ransom payments. This follows continued efforts to identify and prosecute those involved in … Read more
February 8, 2024 at 01:04PM The U.S. State Department is offering rewards of up to $10 million for information on the Hive ransomware gang, known for extorting $100 million from companies globally. The FBI infiltrated Hive’s network, providing decryption keys to victims and preventing $130 million in ransom payments. The rewards total over $135 million … Read more
January 2, 2024 at 10:10AM In 2023, law enforcement conducted numerous successful operations targeting cybercrime, including infiltrating ransomware gangs, dismantling encrypted communication platforms, and seizing cryptocurrency accounts and illegal marketplaces worldwide. These efforts resulted in the arrest of thousands of suspects and over $1 billion in seized assets, with a focus on disrupting a wide … Read more
December 1, 2023 at 05:13PM An international crackdown in Ukraine led to the arrest of a ransomware group responsible for attacks across 71 countries and linked to significant financial losses. Coordinated raids and arrests targeted affiliates of various ransomware strains. The operation saw contributions from multiple nations, including Norway, which suggests connections to prior high-profile … Read more
November 28, 2023 at 06:24AM A law enforcement operation in Ukraine has resulted in the arrest of key individuals involved in multiple ransomware schemes. The suspects targeted over 1,800 victims across 71 countries since 2019, using tactics such as brute-force attacks and phishing emails to gain access to networks. They encrypted over 250 servers belonging … Read more
November 13, 2023 at 05:05PM The Hive ransomware group, which was disrupted by the FBI earlier this year, has transferred its malware code to another group called Hunters International. Both security researchers and Bitdefender have found code similarities between the two groups, suggesting that Hive operators have handed off their operations to the new threat … 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