Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Update, Jan. 15, 2025: This story, originally published Jan.
WTF?! Being affected by a dangerous ransomware operation is bad enough, but at least you might have a chance to recover your files somehow. A recently discovered ransomware strain is making things ...
The Anubis ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation has added to its file-encryptimg malware a wiper module that destroys targeted files, making recovery impossible even if the ransom is paid. Anubis ...
The complex, multi-layered encryption scheme increases recovery challenges for enterprises targeted by its double-extortion ...
What Is ShrinkLocker? New Ransomware Targets Microsoft BitLocker Encryption Feature Your email has been sent A new strain of ransomware dubbed ShrinkLocker is being used by cyberattackers to target ...
US government agencies are warning that the Akira ransomware operation has been spotted encrypting Nutanix AHV virtual machines in attacks. An updated joint advisory from CISA, the FBI, the Department ...
The notorious ransomware gang LockBit appeared to suffer another setback this week after its network was compromised by an unknown adversary. On May 7, a range of security researchers observed that ...
The year is 1989. Rain Man wins the Academy Award for Best Picture. Motorola releases the world’s smallest and lightest phone. The Berlin Wall falls. Taylor Swift was born. It also began the dawn of a ...
Ransomware attacks are now precision-driven, using reconnaissance, legitimate tools and AI to evade detection and maximize impact. Even as ransomware incident numbers dip, ransom demands and payouts ...
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