Ransomware
Microsoft uses AI to tackle Ransomware Attacks
As ransomware attacks are ever-evolving, they are hard to detect with human intelligence. So, Microsoft issued a press statement on Tuesday confirming the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to tackle ransomware attacks. In a tech post released on ‘Patch Tuesday’, the tech giant disclosed it is harnessing the power of AI in exploring the […]
Cyber Attack news headlines trending on Google
1) Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has given an update that all those who are using Adobe products and services should be cautious, as hackers can easily hack their systems by exploiting multiple vulnerabilities in the software. According to CERT-In, the attacker can gain access to admin privileges, execute arbitrary codes and write arbitrary […]
Lockbit 2.0 Ransomware targets Cybersecurity firm Mandiant
Mandiant, a globally renowned Cybersecurity firm was reportedly been targeted by LockBit 2.0 Ransomware attack in May this year. And reports are in that Lockbit is interested in releasing the stolen documents, as the IT staff of Mandiant was not responding positively to its ransom demands. On the other hand, the security firm denied any […]
CTOs n CISOs quitting jobs because of ransomware fear
We have seen ransomware attacks killing businesses and sometimes people, where a patient was killed in the United States as encrypted systems disallowed medical practitioners to treat a patient on time last year. But can you believe Ransomware fear is making CISOs quit their jobs, as they feel they are not in a position to […]
Ransomware news trending on Google
If you thought Windows 11 operating system machines were safe from Ransomware, then you better think twice before concluding. As information is out that those spreading Magniber Ransomware are after Windows 11 Machines and have targeted around a hundred by now. According to a research conducted by 360 Total Security, Magniber ransomware attacks have increased […]
Ransomware news headlines trending on Google
First is the news related to new ransomware dubbed Cheers that is seen targeting mainly Vmware ESXi Servers. As virtualization software allows cyber crooks to spread malware to many devices, it has become a soft target to criminal gangs spreading Lockbit, Hive, and RansomEXX. Technically, if a machine hosts a dozen virtual machines meant to […]
Can Tape Storage block ransomware attacks
As soon as disks entered the data storage industry, many tape storage manufacturers thought to exit the storage business. The reason is as the market was moving towards faster tech like Solid State Storage(SSDs) that have now replaced hard disk drives in PCs and other computing applications. Now, the trend seems to have changed as […]
Ransomware gangs increasingly targeting virtualization platforms says study
A study conducted by Cybersecurity Firm Mandiant confirms that ransomware actors are increasingly targeting virtualization platforms to extort ransom in large amounts. A report released on this note confirmed that most of the targeted environments are the one operating on Vmware. M-Trends 2022 report not only disclosed what threat actors are doing, but has also […]
Conti Ransomware gang pays salaries and develops cryptocurrency
All these days, we have seen and heard of companies recruiting employees and paying salaries to them. But here’s a news piece that gives details of a ransomware group that paid $6 million in salaries last year and even tried to develop its cryptocurrency. Please note that the above-stated details were divulged by a malware […]
United States set on a high Ransomware Attack alert
As Russia has waged a war with Ukraine from the early hours of February 24, 2022, White House administration, under the leadership of Biden, has issued a high alert that there was a possibility that ransomware could attack its critical infrastructure; as it has issued an order to press sanctions against Russia for launching a […]
