Surviving ransomware is possible with a combination of preparation and intentionality. Often, there is a misguided characterization of ransomware attacks that implies defenders either completely thwart an attack or that attackers establish complete control of their targets’ IT infrastructure. But the past couple of years have illustrated that defenders’ success in dealing with ransomware attacks […]
Fresh evidencehas emerged that the notorious REvil ransomware is back with a vengeance, as newly discovered samples point to the fact that the group is now indiscriminate in the choice of its targets. Cybersecurity researchers from Secureworks analyzed new malware samples recently uploaded to VirusTotal and came to the conclusion that whoever was behind it […]
After the FBS arrested 14 of its members in January, and a subsequent lull in action, the REvil ransomware gang appears to be back. We say “appears” because it’s still unclear whether the group’s operations have indeed restarted. To the trained eye, REvil’s movements seem out of sorts. When REvil’s old Tor infrastructure came back […]
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