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SEKOIA.IO Mid-2022 Ransomware Threat Landscape
SEKOIA.IO Mid-2022 Ransomware Threat Landscape
SEKOIA.IO presents its Ransomware threat landscape for the first semester of 2022, with the following key points: Ransomware victimology – recent evolutions A busy first half of the year – several newcomers in the ransomware neighborhood Cross-platform ransomware features trend New extortion techniques State-nexus groups carrying out ransomware campaigns Ransomware threat groups’ Dark Web activities * A shift towards extortion without encryption?
#sekoia#EN#2022#ransomware#threat#landscape#statistcs
·blog.sekoia.io·
SEKOIA.IO Mid-2022 Ransomware Threat Landscape
US links Thanos and Jigsaw ransomware to 55-year-old doctor
US links Thanos and Jigsaw ransomware to 55-year-old doctor
The US Department of Justice today said that Moises Luis Zagala Gonzalez (Zagala), a 55-year-old cardiologist with French and Venezuelan citizenship residing in Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela, created and rented Jigsaw and Thanos ransomware to cybercriminals.
#bleepingcomputer#EN#2022#Department-of-Justice#DOJ#Thanos#Jigsaw#Ransomware#USA#Venezuela
·bleepingcomputer.com·
US links Thanos and Jigsaw ransomware to 55-year-old doctor
Costa Rica declares national emergency after Conti ransomware attacks
Costa Rica declares national emergency after Conti ransomware attacks
The Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves has declared a national emergency following cyber attacks from Conti ransomware group on multiple government bodies. BleepingComputer also observed Conti published most of the 672 GB dump that appears to contain data belonging to the Costa Rican government agencies. The declaration was signed into law by Chaves on Sunday, May 8th, same day as the economist and former Minister of Finance effectively became the country's 49th and current president.
#bleepingcomputer#EN#2022#Conti#ransomware#leak#Costarica#emergency
·bleepingcomputer.com·
Costa Rica declares national emergency after Conti ransomware attacks
Reward Offers for Information to Bring Hive Ransomware Variant Co-Conspirators To Justice - United States Department of State
Reward Offers for Information to Bring Hive Ransomware Variant Co-Conspirators To Justice - United States Department of State
Today, the Department of State is announcing a reward offer of up to $10,000,000 for information leading to the identification and/or location of any individual(s) who hold a key leadership position in the Hive ransomware variant transnational organized crime group. In addition, we are also announcing a reward of up to $5,000,000 for information leading […]
#state.gov#US#2024#Reward#Hive#Ransomware
·state.gov·
Reward Offers for Information to Bring Hive Ransomware Variant Co-Conspirators To Justice - United States Department of State
Ransomware Hit $1 Billion in 2023
Ransomware Hit $1 Billion in 2023
In 2023, ransomware actors intensified their operations, targeting high-profile institutions and critical infrastructure, including hospitals, schools, and government agencies. Major ransomware supply chain attacks were carried out exploiting the ubiquitous file transfer software MOVEit, impacting companies ranging from the BBC to British Airways. As a result of these attacks and others, ransomware gangs reached an unprecedented milestone, surpassing $1 billion in extorted cryptocurrency payments from victims. Last year’s developments highlight the evolving nature of this cyber threat and its increasing impact on global institutions and security at large.
#chainalysis#En#2024#Ransomware#Statistics#2023#report
·chainalysis.com·
Ransomware Hit $1 Billion in 2023
Malicious PyPI Packages Slip WhiteSnake InfoStealer Malware onto Windows Machines
Malicious PyPI Packages Slip WhiteSnake InfoStealer Malware onto Windows Machines
Malicious code hiding in seemingly innocent PyPI packages steals your passwords, crypto & more #attacks #breach #computer #cyber #data #hack #hacker #hacking #how #information #malware #network #news #ransomware #security #software #the #to #today #updates #vulnerability
#hacking#attacks#information#network#data#to#updates#malware#cyber#today#news#ransomware#breach#security#software#hack#the#hacker#how#computer#vulnerability
·thehackernews.com·
Malicious PyPI Packages Slip WhiteSnake InfoStealer Malware onto Windows Machines
Ransomware Cases Increased Greatly in 2023
Ransomware Cases Increased Greatly in 2023
As we move further into 2024, we must be cautious (maybe even fearful!) of ransomware cases increasing even more than in previous years. Though governments around the world are taking more interest in the worldwide threat, we can see from the increase of cases that our actions have not been enough to thwart the ransomware threat. As new groups continue to form, former groups continue to evolve into new brands, and the big players continue to ramp up their efforts, we must remain vigilant and focus on our preparation and early detection capabilities.
#sans#2024#EN#ransomware#2023#Stats
·sans.org·
Ransomware Cases Increased Greatly in 2023