Dark Reading

Vibe-Coded 'Sicarii' Ransomware Can't Be Decrypted

A new ransomware strain that entered the scene last year has poorly designed code and an odd "Hebrew" identity that might be ...
SiliconANGLE

LockBit ransomware’s stolen source code fuels new threat variants

Security researchers are warning that a new wave of LockBit ransomware variants is in the wild following a leak of the source code used by the prolific ransomware gang last year. First emerging in ...
Infosecurity-magazine.com

Ransomware Gangs Linked by Shared Code and Ransom Notes

Two recently identified ransomware gangs are using payloads that contain almost identical code, suggesting that the groups’ affiliates are using shared infrastructure. The groups, named HellCat and ...

From Cipher to Fear: The psychology behind modern ransomware extortion

Modern ransomware has shifted from encryption to psychological extortion that exploits fear, liability, and exposure. Flare shows how today's ransomware groups weaponize stolen data and pressure ...
Redmond Magazine

Crack the Code on Ransomware: Empowering Your Last Line of Defense

Cybercriminals are maximizing the potential damage to your organization to boost their profits. A staggering 91% of reported ransomware attacks included a data exfiltration effort. Now is the time to ...
Crowdfund Insider

DIY Ransomware Is Reportedly Enabling Novice Cybercriminals to Become Major Threat with Off-the-Shelf Code

With a vast array of tools and samples at their disposal, organized ransomware cybercriminal groups often have proprietary ransomware samples, while standalone criminals frequently rely on leaked DIY ...
Forbes

Ransomware Gang Leak Shows Stolen Passwords And 2FA Codes Driving Attacks

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Although it is far from clear as to the motive or process ...
Dark Reading

Fire Sale: Zeppelin Ransomware Source Code Sells for $500 on Dark Web

A threat actor has sold for just $500 the source code and a cracked builder for Zeppelin, a Russian ransomware strain used in numerous attacks on US businesses and organizations in critical ...
Forbes

Ongoing Play Ransomware Attack—What You Need To Know

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. As new reports confirm that the ransomware cyberattack threat ...
Infosecurity-magazine.com

Ransomware Incidents Hit Record High, But Law Enforcement Takedowns Slow Growth

Ransomware incidents surged by 68% in 2023 to reach a record high, according to new data from Corvus Insurance. However, law enforcement takedowns are having an impact on the prolific nature of ...

Exploit code public for critical FortiSIEM command injection flaw

Technical details and a public exploit have been published for a critical vulnerability affecting Fortinet's Security ...