Despite massive data leak: ransomware group Conti still active
Cyber criminals continue to use phishing and known vulnerabilities. They encrypt networks and threaten to release previously copied data. The...
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Hacker group FIN7 expands arsenal with ransomware and new backdoor
The group now also relies on stolen credentials and RDP connections. A new PowerShell-based backdoor is used. Hacking group FIN7...
That’s how quickly a ransomware attack encrypts all your files
Researchers have studied how quickly ransomware encrypts files, in some cases it only takes a few minutes. In just five...
Ransomware Payments Hit Record High | Pentest7
2021 saw a new record in ransomware payments to ransomware extortionists as more and more data is offered on the...
Source code of ransomware group Conti leaked again
The originator of the leak gives revenge as the reason for his actions. The Conti backers openly support Russia in...
Access brokers collaborate with ransomware gangs
In early September 2021, the Google Threat Analysis Group (TAG) observed a financially-motivated threat actor it dubs EXOTIC LILY, running...
Ukraine conflict: turning point in ransomware | Pentest7
Both sides in the Ukraine conflict rely on cyber warfare. This heralds a new era in ransomware threats, said Andrew...
San Francisco 49ers attacked with BlackByte ransomware
External security experts and authorities are investigating the incident. The FBI is currently warning of attacks by the BlackByte group....
Swissport reports ransomware incident | Pentest7
The Swiss airport management service Swissport reports that part of its IT infrastructure was affected by a ransomware attack on...
Ransomware: More than half of all attacks are focused on three industries
58 percent of attacks target banks, utilities, and retail. However, with a share of 22 percent, banks are the most...
