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Que.com on MSNRansomware Surge in Education: Alarming 23% Yearly IncreaseThe education sector is increasingly finding itself ensnared in the web of ransomware attacks, suffering from a dramatic 23% yearly
Chaos' predecessor, BlackSuit, is a rebranding of an earlier ransomware operation known as Royal. Royal, according to Trend Micro, is a splinter group of the Conti ransomware group. The circle of ransomware groups continues.
Law enforcement has seized the dark web extortion sites of the BlackSuit ransomware operation, which has targeted and breached the networks of hundreds of organizations worldwide over the past several years.
In May 2023, Royal began testing a new encryptor called BlackSuit, leading to the group's rebranding. Cyber threat intelligence experts believe that only BlackSuit members use the group’s tools, suggesting the group does not operate a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model.
A new joint advisory by the FBI, HHS, and CISA reveals how Interlock’s psychological manipulation and rare entry vectors like drive-by downloads and fake system fixes are reshaping ransomware defense strategies across sectors.
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Enable and configure Windows 11's Controlled Folder Access to add a layer of protection against ransomware targeting locally stored data.
The intention is to make critical industries “unattractive targets for criminals,” reducing the frequency and impact of incidents.
A ransomware attack affecting Russian vodka producer Novabev disrupted its internal IT systems, shutting down over 2,000 liquor stores, including its
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Que.com on MSNOperation Checkmate Shuts Down BlackSuit Ransomware Extortion SitesIn a groundbreaking effort to tackle the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape, international law enforcement agencies have collaborated in a monumental operation to dismantle the notorious BlackSuit ransomware network.
Federal agencies warn of rising Interlock ransomware attacks targeting healthcare and critical sectors using double extortion and advanced social engineering.