Ransomware

Living Off the Land: How Ransomware Groups Weaponize Legitimate Tools

Explore how ransomware groups like LockBit and Vice Society employ 'living off the land' tactics, exploiting legitimate tools to bypass detection. Learn their techniques and effective strategies to mitigate these evolving cyberthreats.

Manufacturing Industry Faces Surge in Ransomware Attacks in 2024

Ransomware attacks on the manufacturing industry are rising, with notable cases at MKS Instruments, Brunswick Corporation, Simpson Manufacturing, and The Clorox Company. Learn about the financial and operational impacts and why manufacturers are prime targets for cybercriminals.

Enterprise Ransomware Protection: Why it Matters

Why must enterprise ransomware protection be a critical component of any firm's cyber security strategy?

Ransomware Recovery: Key Steps Every Firm Should Know

What should businesses keep in mind in order to develop an effective ransomware recovery plan?

Doubleface Takes Down the Website of Donetsk International Airport

Doubleface ransomware, developed in C/C++, utilizes AES-128 and RSA-4096 encryption techniques. It remains undetected and includes anti-analysis features. Explore its key attributes, cost implications, and relevance in cybersecurity.

Dark Angels Received a Huge $75m Ransom Payment, Who Are They?

In early 2024, a Fortune 50 company paid the Dark Angels ransomware group a record $75 million ransom. Learn about Dark Angels' background, major attacks, and the technical details behind their biggest ransomware payment in history.

4 Types of Ransomware: Recognizing and Understanding the Threat

What are the main types of ransomware and how can you recognize them?

The Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack: A Landmark Cybersecurity Breach

Explore the impacts of the Change Healthcare ransomware attack, the largest healthcare cybersecurity incident in U.S. history. Learn about its causes, consequences, and ongoing fallout.

How High Level Cybercrime Groups Are Formed and Organized

We look at how organized cybercrime groups are formed and structured and how cybercriminals first connect online through hacking forums and dark web marketplaces, where they build reputations and specialize in roles like penetration testing, malware development, ransomware operations and money laundering. Over time, trusted partnerships and ad hoc "crews" emerge, which can formalize into defined criminal enterprises.

5 Reasons Why Ransomware Gangs Go Dormant and Re-Emerge

Ransomware gangs often go underground, only to resurface later, more formidable than before. Explore five reasons behind this dormancy, from evading law enforcement to upgrading attack techniques and adapting to market dynamics.