ransomware attacks

Hackers actively recruit accomplices on cybercrime forums. In 2023, Mallox ransomware activity increased significantly — by 174% compared to last year, according to new data obtained by Unit 42 specialists from Palo Alto Networks. "Mallox, like many other extortionate groups, follows the...

Researchers have identified the main trends of hackers for the year. According to a new report from Mandiant, ransomware activity increased significantly in 2023. The number of publications on data leak sites increased by 75% compared to the previous year, and the number of Mandiant...

A legitimate Windows security feature has become a tool for hackers. Kaspersky Lab experts have identified attacks on corporate devices using a new ShrinkLocker ransomware program that uses BitLocker. BitLocker is a security feature in Windows that allows you to protect data using encryption...

This is a rare case when the public will take the side of cybercriminals. Cybersecurity researchers have discovered an unusual malware campaign targeting people searching for child pornography online. Instead of extorting money from random victims, as is usually the case, this time the...

How did researchers from Seoul manage to solve the secret hacker cipher? Cybersecurity experts have discovered an implementation vulnerability in the Rhysida ransomware that allowed them to recover encryption keys and decrypt data blocked by the malware. The discovery was published by a team of...