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2024-08-28 2 comments

Qilin ransomware now steals credentials from Chrome browsers

By Bill Toulas The Qilin ransomware group has been using a new tactic and deploys a custom stealer to steal account credentials stored in Google Chrome browser. The credential-harvesting techniques has been observed by the Sophos X-Ops team during incident response engagements and marks an alarming change on the ransomware scene. Attack overview The attack that Sophos researchers analyzed started with Qilin gaining access to a network using compromised credentials for […]

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2024-03-10 Post a Comment

After collecting $22 million, AlphV ransomware group stages FBI takedown

By- DAN GOODIN The ransomware group responsible for hamstringing the prescription drug market for two weeks has suddenly gone dark, just days after receiving a $22 million payment and standing accused of scamming an affiliate out of its share of the loot. FURTHER READING US prescription market hamstrung for 9 days (so far) by ransomware attack The events involve AlphV, a ransomware group also known as BlackCat. Two weeks […]

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2024-02-10 Post a Comment

How security experts unravel ransomware

Katie Malone Senior Reporter It’s usually law enforcement, or a mistake by the ransomware gang, that lets them reverse the process. Hackers use ransomware to go after every industry, charging as much money as they can to return access to a victim’s files. It’s a lucrative business to be in. In the first six months of 2023, ransomware gangs bilked $449 million from their targets, even though most governments advise against paying ransoms. Increasingly, […]

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2024-02-08 Post a Comment

LockBit Ransomware Group Demands $11 Million From Government to Unlock Files

By Kaaviya Ragupathy A devastating ransomware attack by Lockbit recently targeted the charming city of Calvià in Majorca, Spain, which is well-known for its tourism appeal. This incident underscores the escalating audacity of ransomware groups targeting both governmental and corporate entities. ANY.RUN reported that the attack led to IT outages, suspending all administrative deadlines until January 31, 2024. ANY.RUN is a cloud malware sandbox that handles the heavy lifting of malware […]

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2024-02-08 Post a Comment

The ransomware business is booming, even as enforcers shut down some major players

By Lauren Feiner, Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 found a 49 percent bump in victims reported by ransomware leak sites in 2023. 2023 was a big year for ransomware groups, even as law enforcement around the world continued to crack down on attackers. Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42, the threat intelligence firm, found a 49 percent bump in victims reported by ransomware leak sites, totaling nearly 4,000 posts to those sites […]

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