ransomware

Today, the growing and real threat of ransomware is more prevalent than ever. This malicious software is designed to block access to data or systems until a ransom is paid....

Recent reports claim that the Microsoft Threat Intelligence team stated that a cybercriminal group, identified as Storm-1811, has been exploiting Microsoft’s Quick Assist tool in a series of social engineering...

In a significant victory against cybercrime, the Ukrainian REvil hacker has been sentenced to over 13 years in prison and ordered to pay a hefty fine of $16 million for...

Recent reports have highlighted that the notorious FIN7 cybercrime group has targeted the U.S. automotive industry through a sophisticated spear-phishing campaign. Employing a familiar weapon, the Carbanak backdoor (also known...

xz is a widely distributed package that provides lossless compression for both users and developers, and is included by default in most, if not all, Linux distributions. Created in 2009,...

Recent reports about legal proceedings, a 34-year-old Russian-Canadian national, Mikhail Vasiliev, has been handed a sentence of almost four years in Canadian prison. Vasiliev’s involvement in the global ransomware scheme...

As of the time I’m writing this, earlier this week a cybersecurity bombshell story just broke that, for once, is actually a positive turn of events. I’m talking about Operation...

Russian cybercriminals are known for their sophisticated tactics and global reach. In recent news, a significant development has shed light on the consequences of cybercriminal activities. The TrickBot mastermind, Vladimir...

In a significant stride against cybercrime, Microsoft has declared victory in dismantling cybercrime operations of Storm-1152. This group, a major player in the cybercrime-as-a-service (CaaS) ecosystem, was involved in selling...

Discussions about cybersecurity often unfold amidst grandiose and alarming narratives: ‘high impact,’ ‘critical,’ ‘most dangerous vulnerability‘ – phrases designed to catch headlines. The conversation floats at a lofty level, warning...

The U.S. Treasury Department recently took a significant step in the ongoing battle against cybercrime by imposing sanctions on Sinbad. It’s a virtual currency mixer utilized by the North Korea-linked...