The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia’s largest newspaper by circulation and third-longest-running newspaper in the USA, suffered a cyberattack on May 15, temporarily disrupting the newspaper’s distribution. A Cuba ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the incident. About Philadelphia Inquirer The Philadelphia Inquirer is one of the oldest newspapers in the United States, first published in 1829 and… Continue reading Philadelphia Inquirer is Struck by Cuba Ransomware
Tag: Ransomware attack
Ransomware Attacks Increasingly Using AuKill Malware to Disable EDR
A new cybercrime tool called “AuKill” has emerged, which attackers use to disable endpoint detection and response (EDR) defenses used by enterprises before deploying ransomware. AuKill malware uses malicious device drivers to infiltrate systems. Recently, researchers from Sophos discovered an attacker using AuKill before deploying Medusa Locker ransomware and another attacker using it on an… Continue reading Ransomware Attacks Increasingly Using AuKill Malware to Disable EDR
Azov Ransomware Tries to Set Up Cybersecurity Specialists
Azov ransomware, a newcomer to the encryption malware market, appears in view with a rather unusual strategy. This malware seems to be a simple vandal that shifts responsibility to honorable malware analysts. It gives users no chance to decrypt the files, as analysts can’t decrypt nor find the threat actor. Azov ransomware asks for Ukraine… Continue reading Azov Ransomware Tries to Set Up Cybersecurity Specialists
Djvu Ransomware Spreads via Discord, Carrying RedLine Stealer
An infamous STOP/Djvu ransomware adopted a new spreading tactic. According to the report of Avast Threat Labs, a malware intelligence group, ransomware distributors opted for Discord as a place to spread their malware. STOP/Djvu spreads in Discord, features RedStealer According to the latest notifications, STOP/Djvu ransomware is getting spread through the malicious spam messages in… Continue reading Djvu Ransomware Spreads via Discord, Carrying RedLine Stealer
Methods Hackers Use to Infect You Ransomware
Ransomware hits the headlines almost daily. And most incidents target large corporations with enough capital to justify the attack. But sometimes ordinary people get infected as well. Some attackers choose small but constant collections with a “spray-and-pray” approach. And in light of recent events, we can see increased attacks on consumers. So today, we’ll look… Continue reading Methods Hackers Use to Infect You Ransomware
U2K Ransomware Strikes, Thousands Of Victims
U2K ransomware, probably the rising star on the ransomware arena, appeared on July 10, 2022. It instantly infected a huge number of users and keeps spreading, despite the massive alarms in cyberspace. U2K ransomware (U2K files encrypted) – what happened? Numerous analysts report the analysts about the new ransomware variant stomping the users’ devices. It… Continue reading U2K Ransomware Strikes, Thousands Of Victims
Bandai Namco Hacked, ALPHV Group Claims
On Monday, June 11, 2022, the information about the cyberattack on the video game publisher Bandai Namco appeared. Reportedly, a novice cybercrime group BlackCat/ALPHV ciphered the company’s files and leaked its data, as the report on their Darknet leak page says. Ransomware Attack on Bandai Namco The Japanese game studio was reportedly struck by ALPHV… Continue reading Bandai Namco Hacked, ALPHV Group Claims
Ryuk – Devastatingly Effective Targeted Ransomware
Ransomware is a malicious program which an attacker injects into your device to encrypt your data and hold your digital life hostage. Ryuk ransomware is similar to the typical ransomware but enhanced. It deliberately preys on high-profile targets capable of paying large amounts of money. Today we will learn what Ryuk ransomware is, how it… Continue reading Ryuk – Devastatingly Effective Targeted Ransomware
QNAP Warns Clients About DeadBolt Ransomware Attacks
DeadBolt Ransomware: Another Instance of Ransomware Evolution On June 17, QNAP, the Taiwanese hardware manufacturer, warned its customers about ransomware attacks targeting the company’s NAS (network-connected storage) devices. Following attacks in January, March, and May, the DeadBolt ransomware is an impending problem for QNAP devices again. QNAP advises all users to update operating systems to… Continue reading QNAP Warns Clients About DeadBolt Ransomware Attacks
Companies Manage to Bargain With Ransomware Racketeers
Revelations of the Ransom-Negotiator In May, the racketeer-bargaining specialist (the negotiator) at a European production company had received an unexpected chat message from a malefactor who had hacked the specialist’s client. Ransom negotiations, aimed at lowering the demands of racketeers, are the realm totally dominated by lawyers, consulting, and information security companies who know the… Continue reading Companies Manage to Bargain With Ransomware Racketeers