September 11, 2024 at 10:04AM In the past year, successful takedowns of major ransomware groups like LockBit have signaled a shift in the balance of power, achieved through innovative law enforcement strategies. Operation Cronos, involving 10 countries, seized servers, froze cryptocurrency accounts, and made key arrests. Law enforcement has disrupted the reputation and operations of … Read more
August 22, 2024 at 10:39AM The WithSecure’s Ransomware Landscape report for H1 2024 reveals the underlying morphology shaping the visible landscape of ransomware attacks. While leak sites and public reports provide growth insights and sector-specific attack trends, the report also discusses the changing lexicography of ransomware, law enforcement actions’ impact, and the rebranding and migration … Read more
January 4, 2024 at 06:51AM The ransomware landscape in 2023 saw continued attacks on major organizations, but also notable progress in law enforcement’s efforts to bring down cybercriminal gangs. While some groups remained active, LE’s disruption of several operations marked significant strides in the fight against ransomware. The need for impactful legislation to further combat … Read more