November 13, 2023 at 10:03AM The RansomedVC group, operating under a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model, has announced its shutdown and plans to sell its infrastructure. The group targeted organizations in Europe and was responsible for attacks on Sony and the District of Columbia Board of Elections. The shutdown is unlikely to have a significant impact on … Read more
November 10, 2023 at 10:46AM Ransomware group Ransomed.vc claims to have permanently shut down due to suspected arrests. The group had previously announced plans to sell the operation, offering a discount before the latest announcement of potential arrests. The group cited the welfare of its affiliates and their lack of opsec skills as reasons for … Read more
November 1, 2023 at 07:55AM The owner of the RansomedVC ransomware operation is attempting to sell the operation, offering a 20 percent discount to a verified and trusted buyer. The sale includes the ransomware builder, access to affiliate groups and social media channels, and 37 databases worth over $10 million. It is speculated that the … Read more
October 24, 2023 at 10:18AM Ransomware activity in September reached unprecedented levels, with ransomware groups launching 514 attacks, surpassing the previous record set in March. Some notable threat groups include LockBit 3.0, LostTrust, and BlackCat. LostTrust, believed to be a rebrand of MetaEncryptor, quickly rose to second place. North America was the most targeted region, … Read more