Ransomware

All these days, we have discussed the ransomware gangs and their techniques to trap victims. But now, you are going to read some information that might inflict fears in those technologically managing SMBs. According to an analysis offered by Cybersecurity firm Coveware, the cost of launching a ransomware attack has increased by 60% in recent […]

1.) A Taiwan-based electronics firm named Delta Electronics was hit by a ransomware attack on January 22nd, 2022, affecting its admin operations to the core. Delta that supplies hardware parts to other businesses such as Tesla, Apple Inc, Dell, and HP disclosed that Conti Ransomware gang was behind the attack on its servers and recovery […]

According to a research conducted by Avast, grandparents aged between in 55 to 64 are being targeted mainly by those spreading ransomware, tech support scams, spyware and botnets. Whereas, the younger generation was being hit by TikTok scams that mainly spread malware, spyware, adware and data, stealing Trojans to mobiles. The reason the older and […]

Russia has made it formal that it has arrested few members of REvil ransomware group and seized their assets. Highly placed sources say that the arrests were made by Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (FSB) in coordination with a special team appointed by the Investigation Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of […]

FBI has issued a warning to all companies about ransomware being spread through mailed pen drives by a cyber crime group dubbed FIN7. So, corporate companies must be vigilant while receiving USB drives through mail, and be aware that it can contain malicious software like ransomware that can disrupt a business network for weeks or […]

In a joint operation conducted by Ontario Provisional Police (OPP) in coordination with US FBI and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), an Ottawa based person was arrested for launching sophisticated ransomware and espionage related malware attacks on governments, businesses and individuals based in Canada and United States. As per the details available to our Cybersecurity […]

According to a report released by CrowdStrike, over 96% of ransomware victims are being forced to pay an extra fee amounting to thousands of dollars in a trend being mostly observed in US, EMEA and APAC. CrowdStrike’s 2021 Global Security Attitude Survey states that the average demand made by ransomware spreaders is now $6 million, […]

UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released a press update stating that it has witnessed a surge in ransomware attacks from Russia over the last year. The British Cybersecurity Agency adds it has witnessed a record number of 777 cyber incidents throughout 2020, with most targeting the servers related to Corona virus vaccine research […]

After issuing a trade ban on NSO Group for indulging in spying across the globe through its in-house developed Pegasus Spying software, the United States has signed a new cybersecurity initiative with Israel to fight against those spreading ransomware. According to the latest press release, the two allies will join forces to block ransomware spread […]

1.) Big news, the Biden administration is offering a $10m reward for those offering any valid information on the DarkSide Ransomware Group that shut down fuel supply of Colonial Pipeline until a ransom was paid. Besides the announced $10m reward in USD, the State Department has also announced a $5 million reward for those who […]