Russia’s Ransomware Gangs Are Being Named and Shamed
For years, Russia-based ransomware gangs have launched crippling attacks against businesses, hospitals, and public sector bodies, extorting hundreds of…
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Microsoft: We are tracking these 100 active ransomware gangs using 50 types of malware
Image: Getty/Bojan89More than one hundred different cyber criminal gangs are actively conducting ransomware attacks, deploying over 50 different…
Cracking the covert app that exposed Europe’s drug gangs
Antwerp is reputed to be the principal port of entry to Europe for cocaine from Latin…
Australian police and security services are working to defeat ransomware gangs
After a string of successful ransomware attacks against high-profile targets in Australia, the country has decided to go on the offensive against threat…
Russia’s Sway Over Criminal Ransomware Gangs Is Coming Into Focus
Russia-based ransomware gangs are some of the most prolific and aggressive, in part thanks to an apparent safe harbor the Russian government extends to them.…
Cybercrime gangs are recruiting like never before
A number of leading cybercriminal groups have been observed recruiting new members at an alarming rate, new reports have warned.Avast’s recent Q3/2022…
How ransomware gangs operate like legitimate businesses
Today’s ransomware groups act like regular businesses with PR and advertising, escrow services and even customer support, says Cybersixgill.…
Ransomware gangs using clever new technique to dance past security protections
Ransomware operators have come up with a new encryption method that makes locking files faster, and less likely to be noticed by antivirus (opens in new…
This company didn’t spot the flaw in their network. But three ransomware gangs did
Hands typing on a laptop keyboard. Image: GettyIf you thought being hit by one ransomware attack was bad, try getting hit by three different ransomware…
Ransomware: 1.5 million people have got their files back without paying the gangs. Here’s how
Image: GettyThe battle against ransomware is challenging because not only are ransomware attacks extremely disruptive, but in many cases, victims opt to…