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Threat Spotlight: Inside the World's Fastest Rising Ransomware Operator — BlackLock
Threat Spotlight: Inside the World's Fastest Rising Ransomware Operator — BlackLock
First observed in March 2024, “BlackLock” (aka El Dorado or Eldorado) has rapidly emerged as a major player in the ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) ecosystem. By Q4 2024, it ranked as the 7th most prolific ransomware group on data-leak sites, fueled by a staggering 1,425% increase in activity from Q3. BlackLock uses a double extortion tactic—encrypting data while stealing sensitive information—to pressure victims with the threat of public exposure. Its ransomware is built to target Windows, VMWare ESXi, and Linux environments, though the Linux variant offers fewer features than its Windows counterpart.
#reliaquest#EN#2025#BlackLock#Eldorado#RaaS#analysis#ransomware#gang
·reliaquest.com·
Threat Spotlight: Inside the World's Fastest Rising Ransomware Operator — BlackLock
Researchers discover new ransomware gang ‘Muliaka’ attacking Russian businesses
Researchers discover new ransomware gang ‘Muliaka’ attacking Russian businesses
A previously unknown ransomware gang has been attacking Russian businesses with malware based on the leaked source code from the Conti hacking group. The gang, which researchers at the Moscow-based cybersecurity company F.A.C.C.T. have dubbed “Muliaka," or Muddy Water in English, has left minimal traces from its attacks but has likely been active since at least December 2023.
#therecord#EN#2024#Muliaka#ransomware#gang#Russia
·therecord.media·
Researchers discover new ransomware gang ‘Muliaka’ attacking Russian businesses
Shining Light on Dark Power: Yet Another Ransomware Gang
Shining Light on Dark Power: Yet Another Ransomware Gang
Another day, another ransomware gang. The Dark Power ransomware gang is new on the block, and is trying to make a name for itself. This blog dives into the specifics of the ransomware used by the gang, as well as some information regarding their victim naming and shaming website, filled with non-paying victims and stolen data.
#trellix#EN#2023#DarkPower#ransomware#gang#research
·trellix.com·
Shining Light on Dark Power: Yet Another Ransomware Gang
Ransomware gang gives decryptor to Toronto’s SickKids Hospital
Ransomware gang gives decryptor to Toronto’s SickKids Hospital
In a New Year's Eve apology, the LockBit ransomware gang has expressed regret for attacking Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children and sent a free decryptor so files can be unscrambled. According to Brett Callow, a B.C.-based threat analyst for Emsisoft, the gang posted a message on its site claiming the attack was the work of an affiliate and violated their rules.
#itworldcanada#EN#2023#canada#Hospital#LockBit#ransomware#gang#affiliate#regret
·itworldcanada.com·
Ransomware gang gives decryptor to Toronto’s SickKids Hospital
Shining Light on Dark Power: Yet Another Ransomware Gang
Shining Light on Dark Power: Yet Another Ransomware Gang
Another day, another ransomware gang. The Dark Power ransomware gang is new on the block, and is trying to make a name for itself. This blog dives into the specifics of the ransomware used by the gang, as well as some information regarding their victim naming and shaming website, filled with non-paying victims and stolen data.
#trellix#EN#2023#DarkPower#ransomware#gang#research
·trellix.com·
Shining Light on Dark Power: Yet Another Ransomware Gang
Ransomware gang gives decryptor to Toronto’s SickKids Hospital
Ransomware gang gives decryptor to Toronto’s SickKids Hospital
In a New Year's Eve apology, the LockBit ransomware gang has expressed regret for attacking Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children and sent a free decryptor so files can be unscrambled. According to Brett Callow, a B.C.-based threat analyst for Emsisoft, the gang posted a message on its site claiming the attack was the work of an affiliate and violated their rules.
#itworldcanada#EN#2023#canada#Hospital#LockBit#ransomware#gang#affiliate#regret
·itworldcanada.com·
Ransomware gang gives decryptor to Toronto’s SickKids Hospital