INC ransomware rebrands to Lynx – same code, new name, still up to no good

October 11, 2024 at 07:05PM Researchers at Palo Alto’s Unit 42 suggest that the INC ransomware group has rebranded as Lynx following a notable period of attacks. Comparisons reveal a 70.8% code overlap, indicating a shared foundation. Despite INC’s recent activity, both groups exhibit similarities in their operations and web presence, raising questions about their … Read more

Microsoft: Vanilla Tempest hit healthcare with INC ransomware

September 18, 2024 at 03:05PM Microsoft has identified the ransomware affiliate Vanilla Tempest targeting U.S. healthcare organizations in INC ransomware attacks. Based on the meeting notes, it seems that Microsoft has stated that a ransomware affiliate known as Vanilla Tempest is now targeting U.S. healthcare organizations in INC ransomware attacks. This suggests a heightened threat … Read more

Inc Ransomware Encryptor Contains Keys to Victim Data Recovery

August 13, 2024 at 04:26PM The Inc ransomware group recently targeted McLaren Health Care, disrupting its IT and phone systems and triggering “downtime procedures.” McLaren initially didn’t confirm if patient or employee information was compromised, but a leaked ransom note indicated Inc’s data hostage. GuidePoint Security suggests using leaked data from Inc’s encryptor for successful … Read more