Ransomware gangs turn to Shanya EXE packer to hide EDR killers

Several ransomware groups have been spotted using a packer-as-a-service (PaaS) platform named Shanya to assist in EDR ...

FinCEN says ransomware gangs extorted over $2.1B from 2022 to 2024

A new report by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) shows that ransomware activity peaked in 2023 before ...
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Ransomware crews add 'EDR killers' to their arsenal – and some aren't even malware

interview Antivirus and endpoint security tools are falling short as ransomware crews increasingly deploy "EDR killers" to disable defenses early in the attack – a tactic Cisco Talos observed in most ...
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Ransomware Groups Are Bouncing Back Faster From Law Enforcement Busts

Six days before Christmas, the US Department of Justice loudly announced a win in the ongoing fight against the scourge of ransomware: An FBI-led, international operation had targeted the notorious ...
Forbes

Responding To Ransomware: The Importance Of Not Paying The Ransom

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Ransomware attacks place organizations in a difficult, high-stress position, but paying the ...
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What Is Ransomware And How Can You Prevent It?

With over seven years of experience as a freelance technology writer and reporter, Tim Keary has a range of experience breaking down complex technologies into simple and accessible content. His work ...
Wired

The Era of AI-Generated Ransomware Has Arrived

As cybercrime surges around the world, new research increasingly shows that ransomware is evolving as a result of widely available generative AI tools. In some cases, attackers are using AI to draft ...
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Skitnet malware: The new ransomware favorite

Ransomware operators are now actively using a modular malware, Skitnet, sold on underground forums including RAMP since April 2024. According to cybersecurity firm Prodaft, the multi-stage malware is ...