Tag: ransom
Researchers Found New Ransomware DeadBolt Targeting NAS Servers
Security experts from QNAP Systems uncovered a new ransomware variant actively targeting all Internet-connected Network-attached storage (NAS) devices. Tracked as DeadBolt, the ransomware reportedly...
Bank Indonesia Suffers Ransomware Attack, Suspects Conti Involvement
Banks and financial institutions are always on a hacker’s target list. Cybercriminals recently targeted Bank Indonesia (BI), disrupting its operations temporarily. According to a...
Lapsus$ Ransomware Targets Media Firms in Portugal
A few days into 2022, ransomware operators have already started targeting organizations with various extortion schemes. Security experts were alarmed about a novel ransomware...
Ransomware Attack On Shutterfly Affects Its Network Operations
The U.S.-based photography company Shutterfly confirmed that it had sustained a ransomware attack affecting some of its services, making it the latest victim in...
LockBit 2.0, Conti, BlackMatter and Hive Contribute to 60% of Ransomware...
Despite constant cybersecurity awareness and law enforcement actions, ransomware operators continue to evolve their hacking techniques to deploy file-encrypting malware, causing damages to targeted...
How PYSA and Lockbit are Dominating the Ransomware Landscape
The cybercriminal landscape increases quickly with various kinds of ransomware variants and attacks. The NCC group’s report states, the number of ransomware attacks reported...
After Colonial, Gas Distributor Superior Plus Suffers Ransomware Attack
Cyberthreats continue to target organizations in critical infrastructure sectors, causing severe damage to everyday routines. North American propane supplier Superior Plus is the latest...
Federal Authorities Release Advisory Detailing BlackMatter Ransomware
In tandem with cyberattacks, the emergence of various cybercriminal groups has become rampant in recent times. Several governments across the globe are initiating advanced...
Attackers Receive $5.2 Bn in Ransom via Bitcoin Payments
Ransom payments in the form of virtual currency have been increased exponentially. As per an analysis from the U.S. Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement...
Conti Ransomware Group Reportedly Stole 1.5TB Of Data from JVCKenwood
Multinational electronics firm JVCKenwood admitted that it had been hit by a security incident that affected some of its operations in Europe. The company...
