The ransomware family’s abuse of Polygon smart contracts echoes techniques recently seen in Ethereum-based attacks.

Bitdefender has released a decryptor for the 'ShrinkLocker' ransomware strain, which uses Windows' built-in BitLocker drive encryption tool to lock victim's files. Discovered in May 2024 by ...

DeadLock ransomware relies on Polygon smart contracts to spin proxy servers to produce a nearly unshuttable infrastructure.

New research from Trellix detailed that CrazyHunter ransomware has emerged as a serious and escalating threat, underscoring the growing sophistication of modern cybercriminal operations.

SSE-C stands (well, stood) for “Server Side Encryption- Customer-provided keys”. It allowed you to provide an encryption key when you put an object into S3. That key was used by S3 to encrypt the data ...

In ESET’s security program lineup, ESET Home Security Premium takes the position of a security mega-suite. To start, it ...

While ‘traditional’ ransomware attacks remain stable, some gangs are shifting towards exploiting zero-days and supply chains to go straight to stealing data ...

The implication is stark: passive data protection strategies are insufficient. Survival now depends on layered defences that ...

Cyber extortion, by contrast, now encompasses a much broader set of coercive tactics, including data theft and leak threats, ...

Abstract "Double-extortion" ransomware attacks not only encrypt systems but also steal sensitive data. Traditional backups ...

Update, Dec. 21, 2024: This story, originally published Dec. 20, now includes news of criminal charges filed against the suspected developer of the LockBit ransomware by the U.S. Department of Justice ...