The newest variant in the Stupid ransomware family, Try2Cry, worms its way on to computers using USB Drives
A ransomware called Try2Cry is penetrating Windows computers via USB flash drives and using Windows shortcuts to pose as the…
Netwalker Ransomware takes on a research institution working on a Coronavirus Cure
A top medical research institution working on a cure for the Coronavirus paid hackers a $1.14m ransom after negotiations witnessed…
Ragnar Locker ransomware targets the Remote Management Software used by Managed Service Providers
Ragnar Locker targets software commonly used by managed service providers to prevent their attack from being detected. Hackers were first…
Java-based malware STRRAT steals credentials & comes with .CRIMSON ransomware module
According to reports, a malware strain known as STRRAT malware is being deployed as part of the infamous .CRIMSON ransomware. …
Past Infections like GandCrab and More Recent REvil/Sodinokibi Ransomware Are a Dangerous Threat
Brief History of GandCrab Criminal Case In August of 2020, a distributor of the infamous GandCrab ransomware was arrested in Belarus on charges…
Beware of the DarkSide! The Early History of the Prolific Ransomware Gang
In 2020, from the shadows of the "Dark Web" a new ransomware operation named DarkSide was born. This outfit began…
The Ransom X Ransomware that Started in Texas Goes Global
A ransomware called Ransom X or RansomExx in related to human-operated attacks against government agencies and other enterprises. The 2020…
Data Leak Websites and Major Ransomware Groups
In 2020, from the shadows of the "Dark Web" a new ransomware operation named DarkSide was born. This outfit began…
Phobos Ransomware: the encryption ransomware threat that came from the Dharma and Crysis ransomware families
Phobos Ransomware is an encryption ransomware threat that was first observed on October 21, 2017. While Phobos ransomware technically emerged…
Sodinokibi Ransomware: a ransomware-as-a-service
Ransomware strains increase and decrease in popularity, but one type whose usage has been growing in frequency is the infamous…
Zeppelin Ransomware Makes a Comeback Using New Trojan to Avoid Detection
After a six-month shelving, Zeppelin ransomware has returned in late August of 2020, according to researchers at Juniper Threats Labs.…
New Mount Locker Ransomware Seeks Big Game and Million Dollar Payouts
A new ransomware named Mount Locker steals victims' files before encrypting and then demanding multi-million dollar ransoms. This recent crime…
LokiBot Ransomware is on the Rise, Stealing Passwords & Cryptocurrency Wallets
Federal and state law enforcement officials have observed a big uptick in LokiBot Ransomware infections, an open-source do-it-yourself malware package…
Paying Ransoms to Ransomware Gangs Might Lead Companies to Big Federal Fines
The United States' Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued an advisory in October of 2020 that states that…
MalLocker Android Ransomware Locks Your Screen Upon Pressing the Home Button
In October of 2020, the Microsoft 365 Defender Research Team discovered a piece of sophisticated Android ransomware that utilized new…
The ITQW Varian of the STOP/Djvu Ransomware Group. How to deal it and Best Ways to Protect Your System
ITQW Ransomware Joins the STOP/Djvu Ransomware Family What is Ransomware? Ransomware is a malicious form of malware that encrypts a…
RegretLocker Ransomware Uses Advanced Techniques to Encrypt Windows Virtual Machines
A new ransomware called RegretLocker was discovered in late 2020. RegretLocker employs various advanced features that allow it to encrypt…
Fake COVID-19 Test Results Phishing Email Spreads King Engine Ransomware
A variant of Hentai OniChan Ransomware known as "King Engine" ransomware is being delivered to victims in a Coronavirus-themed phishing…
FBI & Other Agencies Warn US Hospitals of Imminent Ransomware Attacks
In late 2020, the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Department of…
Pay2Key Ransomware Spreads & Encrypts Networks Within Just One Hour
A ransomware called Pay2Key is targeting Israeli and Brazilian organizations and encrypting their networks within one hour. According to cybersecurity…
Beverage Maker Campari & Gaming Giant Capcom Suffer the Effects of RagnarLocker Ransomware
Hackers using Ragnar Locker ransomware pulled off some of the more brazen attacks against high profile targets in recent memory.…
Ransomware Gangs Use Fake Microsoft Teams Updates to Deploy Cobalt Strike & Infect Networks with Malware
Hackers have begun to use fake ads for Microsoft Teams updates to infect computers with backdoor entry points using Cobalt…
Ragnar Locker Ransomware Gang Uses Facebook Ads to Publicly Remind Their Victims to Pay Up
The Ragnar Locker ransomware gang has taken to posting ads on Facebook to publicly shame victims into paying ransoms. Security…
The Dangers of Lockbit Ransomware Decoded
The LockBit ransomware gang is using several different automation tools and techniques to enable the crypto-locking malware to quickly spread through compromised networks and…
The Hackers Behind Avaddon Ransomware React to a Recently Released Free Decryptor
Hackers love to take advantage of unsuspecting victims. That feeling of control is thought to be part of the rush…
STOP Djvu Ransomware: Disguises Itself as Adware Installers & Installs Azorult Infostealer
STOP Djvu Ransomware: Disguises Itself as Adware Installers & Installs Azorult Infostealer STOP ransomware, which is also known as STOP…
Pandemic Ransomware: How to deal with the BigLock Ransomware Variant
Pandemic Ransomware, a variant of BigLock or CoronaLock ransomware, is a file-encrypting Trojan that locks files on an infected computer.…
FBI Removes Backdoors from Microsoft Exchange Servers Created by the HAFNIUM Hacking Group & Exploited by Ransomware
Microsoft revealed multiple zero-day exploits being used to attack Exchange Servers in early March, and we have already discussed the…
WRUI Ransomware: How to Deal with this STOP/Djvu Ransomware Variant?
Wrui Ransomware, a Variant of the Stop/Djvu Ransomware Family, Continues the Destructive Tradition of Its Predecessors The WRUI ransomware is…
Understanding Hjutm Ransomware: A Comprehensive Guide
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, ransomware continues to be a formidable adversary. Hjutm Ransomware is one such malicious…
Keylock Ransomware: Threat Analysis, Behavior, and Protection
Keylock is a perilous form of ransomware that encrypts your files, rendering them inaccessible, and then demands a ransom in…
Dealing with the VHDLocker Ransomware
VHDLocker Ransomware is a ransomware trojan designed to encrypt your files. Like most Ransomware strains, once the files are encrypted,…
How to Deal with the PAHD Variant of the STOP/Djvu Ransomware Family?
PAHD Ransomware from the STOP/Djvu Ransomware Family Demands $980 for File Decryption On June 4th 2021, the FBI published an…
How Can I Prevent Infection with QSCX Ransomware?
Ransomware is a malicious software that infects a computer or restricts access to it until the victim pays a ransom.…
Doydo Ransomware is Another Addition to the Babuk Ransomware Family
Doydo Ransomware is another variant of Babuk Ransomware. Although it hasn't changed the original Babuk Ransomware formula, Doydo Ransomware's destructive…
RUGI Ransomware: Dangers and Best Practices
The STOP/Djvu Ransomware Family Strikes with Another Varian - RUGI Ransomware Rugi Ransomware is another infection that is part of the…
QMAK Ransomware: Dangers and Best Practices
The STOP/Djvu Ransomware Family Strikes with Another Varian - Rugi Ransomware Since 2018 the prolific STOP/Djvu Ransomware family has released hundreds…
IRJG Ransomware: What are the Dangers and how to Deal with that STOP/Djvu Ransomware Variant?
STOP/Djvu Ransomware Variant Irjg Ransomware Encrypts Files and Demands a Ransom Since its discovery in 2018, the STOP/Djvu ransomware family…
Loki Locker Ransomware Leaves Three Different Ransom Notes for Victims
Loki Locker Ransomware is a form of malware that mostly spreads via unreliable downloads, social engineering attacks, phishing emails, and…
GOAQ Ransomware: How to Protect Your Data from this STOP/Djvu Ransomware Variant?
GOAQ Ransomware Joins the STOP/Djvu Ransomware Family. GOAQ Ransomware is another malware strain that is a part of the prolific…
PTQW Ransomware: Fighting the Dangers Posed by the STOP/Djvu Variant
PTQW Ransomware has been Discovered as yet Another Strain of the Prolific STOP/Djvu Ransomware Family PTQW Ransomware is another malware…
How to Protect Yourself from the MOSK STOP/Djvu Ransomware Variant?
Mosk Ransomware Joins the STOP/Djvu Family Mosk Ransomware is another infection that comes from the STOP/Djvu Ransomware family. Like its predecessors,…
BlackByte Ransomware Attacks Victims with a Double-Extortion Scheme
BlackByte Ransomware is one of many ransomware strains that utilize double extortion tactics to compel payment from victims. What are…
FUTM Ransomware: How to Protect Your Data from the STOP/Djvu Variant?
Futm Ransomware Joins the Ever Growing STOP/Djvu Ransomware Family The STOP/Djvu Ransomware group continues to terrorize victims with another addition…
The Annoying ‘Lisa’ Ransomware: A Comprehensive Removal and Prevention Guide
There's Nothing Pretty About the Lisa Ransomware The STOP/Djvu Ransomware family has made major headlines as it continues to be…
BloodFox Ransomware Alerts Its Victims of File Encryption via a Pop-up Ransom Note
Malware researchers at InfoSec have identified a new ransomware threat which is known as BloodFox Ransomware. BloodFox Ransomware causes significant…
What are the Damages Caused by the UTJG Ransomware Variant of the STOP/Djvu Group?
The ransomware assembly line known as the STOP/Djvu Ransomware family strikes again this week with anotherits latest variant, UTJG Ransomware.…
How to Protect Your System from the MALQ Ransomware Infection?
The STOP/Djvu Ransomware family has introduced another variant known as MALQ Ransomware. It mostly spreads via unreliable downloads, phishing emails,…
Is Malloxx Ransomware Putting Your Files at Risk? Learn How to Protect Your Computer from Ransomware and Recover Your Data Now
Malloxx Ransomware is a notorious member of the ransomware cryptovirus category, designed to encrypt your valuable files and extort a…
How to Protect Your System from the DEHD STOP/Djvu Ransomware Variant?
The STOP/Djvu Ransomware Family Grows with Another Variant: Dehd Ransomware. Dehd Ransomware is another infection part of the STOP/Djvu Ransomware family.…
