Last week, after the information security company Entrust was hacked, the LockBit hacker group was subjected to powerful DDoS attacks. Now the hackers say they have improved DDoS protection and plan to do triple extortion in the future, using such attacks as additional leverage on victims. Let me remind you that we also reported that… Continue reading The LockBit Group Is Taking on DDoS Attacks
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Auto Parts Manufacturer Attacked by Three Different Ransomware in Two weeks
Sophos experts told about an interesting case when an unnamed auto parts manufacturer was attacked by three different ransomware in a row, in just two weeks. Let me remind you that we also wrote that New RedAlert Ransomware Targets Windows and Linux VMware ESXi Servers, and also that Hackers Launched LockBit 3.0 and Bug Bounty… Continue reading Auto Parts Manufacturer Attacked by Three Different Ransomware in Two weeks
Experts Find Similarities Between LockBit and BlackMatter
Cybersecurity researchers have confirmed similarities between the latest iteration of LockBit ransomware and BlackMatter. A new version of LockBit 3.0 (LockBit Black) was released in June 2022, along with a new leak site and the first Bug Bounty program on the dark web. You may also be interested in reading: Conti vs. LockBit 2.0 –… Continue reading Experts Find Similarities Between LockBit and BlackMatter
Hackers Launched LockBit 3.0 and Bug Bounty Ransomware
The LockBit ransomware group released the LockBit 3.0 malware, at the same time introduced its own bug bounty ransomware program, and also announced that it would accept ransoms in the Zcash cryptocurrency. Bleeping Computer recalls that LockBit appeared in 2019 and has since become one of the most active threats, accounting for about 40% of… Continue reading Hackers Launched LockBit 3.0 and Bug Bounty Ransomware
LockBit Weaponizes Its Victims’ Clients – Brett Callow
Brett Callow, a cybersecurity analyst at Emsisoft, shared information on his Twitter about the broadened tactics the LockBit ransomware group applies to its victims. Imagine a firm gets attacked by ransomware. It is not a novelty that, besides encrypting the data belonging to the company (to demand ransom for giving the data back,) the crooks… Continue reading LockBit Weaponizes Its Victims’ Clients – Brett Callow
Conti vs. LockBit 2.0 – a Trend Micro Research in Brief
Trend Micro, a Japanese IT security company, has published a thorough comparison of behaviors of two major ransomware groups: Conti and LockBit 2.0. Here you can read a shorter summary of what they found out. Conti and LockBit 2.0 are outstanding operators regarding how many targets they managed to attack. The period analyzed is from… Continue reading Conti vs. LockBit 2.0 – a Trend Micro Research in Brief
War in Ukraine triggered a Stream of amateurish ransomware
Russia has provoked hackers around the world to focus their attacks on the servers of the largest companies, TV channels, banks, and government agencies. According to the statistics given by ESET, Russia has entered the list of the most attacked countries, which was not relevant earlier. More and more amateur hackers appeared after February, 24… Continue reading War in Ukraine triggered a Stream of amateurish ransomware
Evil Corp Switched to Using LockBit Malware to Avoid Sanctions
The Evil Corp group switched to using the LockBit ransomware to avoid sanctions imposed earlier by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the US Department of the Treasury (OFAC). Let me remind you that Evil Corp has existed since at least 2007, but at first hackers more often acted as partners for other groups.… Continue reading Evil Corp Switched to Using LockBit Malware to Avoid Sanctions
LockBit attacks the Canadian defensive co. Top Aces inc
Canadian defense contractor Top Aces Inc became the victim of a ransomware attack. LockBit group, an infamous ransomware gang known for its strict principles, already claimed responsibility. They boasted of it by posting the logotype of this company on their Darknet site. More details about the Top Aces company Top Aces Inc is a defense… Continue reading LockBit attacks the Canadian defensive co. Top Aces inc
Vulnerabilities Allow Hijacking of Most Ransomware to Prevent File Encryption
Not a long time ago, a cybersecurity analyst posted a video on YouTube where he shows the vulnerability in ransomware samples used by well-known ransomware groups. In the footage, expertly shows this exploit usage on the REvil ransomware sample, but there are half a dozen of ransomware products vulnerable to that thing. The crooks’ weapon… Continue reading Vulnerabilities Allow Hijacking of Most Ransomware to Prevent File Encryption