Avast Releases Free Decryptor for Mallox Ransomware

October 23, 2024 at 10:07AM Avast has launched a free decryptor for the Mallox ransomware following the discovery of a vulnerability in its cryptographic system. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Release Announcement**: Avast has launched a free decryptor specifically for the Mallox ransomware. 2. **Reason for Release**: The decryptor was developed after Avast identified a vulnerability in … Read more

Mallox Ransomware Variant Targets Privileged VMWare ESXi Environments

June 6, 2024 at 01:59PM The Mallox ransomware group has introduced a new Linux variant that targets VMware ESXi environments. This variant uses a custom shell to execute ransomware on virtualized systems with high-level user privileges. The group has targeted various sectors and is now active in Taiwan, India, Thailand, and South Korea. Organizations are … Read more