AstraLocker 2.0 Smash and Grab
Researchers discovered the latest verison of AstraLocker ransomware is engaged in so-called smash and grab ransomware operation. In a typical ransomware attack, threat actors jump into a victim’s network via…
LPE Exploited from DragonForce Malaysia
Security researchers have spotted a new exploit from hacktivist group DragonForce Malaysia capable of performing Windows servers’ local privilege escalation (LPE) and local distribution router (LDR) actions on Indian servers.…
HelloXD Ransomware plants Backdoor
The HelloXD ransomware targeting Windows and Linux systems with the infections also involving the deployment of a backdoor to facilitate persistent remote access to infected hosts. The operators employed the…
CheersCrypt Ransomware targets VMware ESXi
A new Linux-based ransomware has been found targeting VMware servers using the ESXi hypervisor it developed for deploying virtual computers. The new ransomware has been dubbed “Cheerscrypt.” The ransomware encrypts…
Conti Shutsdown its Operations
The Conti ransomware operation has become toxic due to its affiliation with the Russian government. A high successful operation that helped cybercriminals make billions after each breach of major organizations.…
LokiLocker Ransomware with Wiper evolves
Researchers from blackberry have identified a ransomware family targeting windows machines and capable of wiping out data. This was dubbed as Lokilocker, a RaaS with a origin of Iran possibly…
LAPSUS$ Recurits
Lapsus$ ransomware gang announced they’re starting to recruit insiders employed within major technology giants and ISPs, such companies include Microsoft, Apple, EA Games and IBM. Their scope of interests include…
DeadBolt Targets Asustor NAS
Asustor Network Attached Storage devices are being warned of potential Deadbolt ransomware attack. Asustor released a warning that the Deadbolt ransomware was being used in attacks affecting Asustor devices. It announced…