Tag: Ransomware Attacks
Double Whammy: Meet Ransomware 2.0
Ransomware operators and their ransomware attacks are becoming more rampant and successful than ever. Ransomware groups are always leveraging a combination of factors to...
Million Dollar Business: Ransomware Gangs Scooped $350 Mn in 2020
Ransomware attacks were the most observed security threats among various cybercriminal activities in 2020. Cybercriminals target victims by encrypting their sensitive files, with an...
Ziggy Ransomware Gang Announces Shutdown; Offers to Refund Ransom Payments
Whether it is a discount or inadvertent deduction, getting a refund is always a delight for everyone. But what’s unbelievable is receiving the same...
Mamba Ransomware is Weaponizing DiskCryptor: FBI
The FBI is warning users and organizations about the Mamba ransomware that is targeting various entities including local governments, legal agencies, transportation services, technology...
REvil Ransomware Hits Acer; Threat Actors Demand $50 Million in Ransom
Computer manufacturer Acer is the latest victim of a ransomware attack. According to a report, the Taiwanese company has been hit by a REvil ransomware attack,...
PYSA Ransomware Targets Education Institutions: FBI
Educational institutions are concerned about security after the increase in cyberattacks. These institutions became more vulnerable to ransomware operators after the transition to remote...
After Hafnium, DearCry Ransomware Targets Microsoft Exchange Servers
The Microsoft Exchange attacks are taking new twists day by day. In just days, the threat escalated from limited state-sponsored attacks to numerous targeted...
Ryuk Ransomware Takes Down Systems of Spanish Government Agency, SEPE
The network systems of the State Public Employment Service (SEPE) were taken down temporarily after a ransomware attack hit more than 700 agency offices...
The Pandemic-hit World Witnessed a 150% Growth of Ransomware
2020 was a difficult year for most people around the globe. It brought upon unprecedented hardships and the situation became worse than just hand-to-mouth....
India Becomes the Second Most Cyberattacked Country in APAC in 2020
The recent surge in technological innovations due to the Indian Government’s “Make in India” and “Atmanirbhar Bharat” (self-reliant India) campaigns along with a shift...
