Tag: ransomware
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Ransomware Uses ChaCha20 and Curve25519 to Encrypt Windows Files
Payload ransomware is a new Windows ransomware family that combines ChaCha20 stream encryption with per-file Curve25519 ECDH key exchange, making victim data effectively unrecoverable without the attackers’ private key. It also implements strong anti-forensics, including ETW patching, VSS deletion, event log wiping, and aggressive process/service termination to hinder detection and recovery. Payload first appeared publicly…
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Product showcase: F-Secure Internet Security blocks phishing sites, fake stores, and SMS scams
F-Secure Internet Security protects against viruses, ransomware, spyware, infected email attachments, and other cyber threats. It focuses on securing devices and online … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/05/26/product-showcase-f-secure-internet-security-android/
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Ransomware Viele CISOs würden Lösegeld zahlen
Cyberangriffe mit Ransomware bleiben für Unternehmen weltweit eine der größten Bedrohungen. Besonders problematisch sind dabei nicht nur gestohlene Daten, sondern vor allem die Folgen für den laufenden Betrieb. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/ransomware-cisos-loesegeld-zahlen
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Why pure extortion is replacing traditional ransomware
Ransomware gangs are shifting from encryption to pure extortion, focusing on stolen data, reputational pressure, and stealthier attacks. Ransomware groups are quietly changing strategy in 2026. Instead of encrypting systems and causing immediate disruption, many attackers are now focusing on pure extortion: stealing sensitive data and threatening to leak it publicly if victims refuse to…
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WantToCry ransomware evades detection through SMB abuse, remote encryption
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/wanttocry-ransomware-evades-detection-through-smb-abuse-remote-encryption
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First VPN Dismantled in Global Takedown Over Use by 25 Ransomware Groups
Authorities in Europe and North America have announced the dismantling of a criminal virtual private network (VPN) service used by criminal actors to obscure the origins of ransomware attacks, data theft, scanning, and denial-of-service attacks.The disruption of First VPN Service was led by France and the Netherlands, with several other nations supporting the investigation since…
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Operation Saffron Europol zerschlägt kriminellen VPN-Dienst ‘First VPN”
VPN-Dienste gelten für viele Nutzer als Synonym für Datenschutz und Anonymität. Doch dieselbe Infrastruktur wird zunehmend auch von Cyberkriminellen genutzt, um Angriffe zu verschleiern, Ransomware-Kampagnen zu koordinieren und Ermittlungen zu umgehen. Mit der internationalen Operation ‘Saffron” haben Strafverfolger nun erstmals gezielt einen solchen kriminellen VPN-Dienst zerschlagen. Unterstützt wurde die Aktion unter anderem von Bitdefender. Die…
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Datenleck bei Hackerbande The Gentlemen
Ein Datenleck bei der Ransomware-Gruppe The Gentlemen offenbart deren Strukturen. Die Hacker nutzten KI-Modelle wie DeepSeek für ihre Infrastruktur. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/hackerbande-the-gentlemen-datenleck
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Authorities Take Down “First VPN” Service Used in Ransomware Attacks
Authorities in Europe have dismantled a major criminal VPN service known as “First VPN,” which was widely used by ransomware operators and cybercriminal groups to conceal their activities. The coordinated operation, led by French and Dutch authorities with support from Eurojust and Europol, marks a significant disruption to cybercrime infrastructure across multiple countries. Criminal VPN…
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New Verizon Report Reveals the Security Gap Attackers Are Exploiting Most
Verizon’s 2026 DBIR shows vulnerability exploitation, AI-enabled attacks, third-party risk, and ransomware are reshaping cyber threats. The post New Verizon Report Reveals the Security Gap Attackers Are Exploiting Most appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-verizon-dbir-vulnerability-exploitation-2026/
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Law enforcement shuts down VPN service used by two dozen ransomware gangs
First VPN promised hackers complete anonymity for their cyberattacks. But Europol said it was able to notify the service’s users that they have now been identified. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/05/21/law-enforcement-shuts-down-vpn-service-used-by-two-dozen-ransomware-gangs/
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Police op targets VPN service favoured by ransomware gangs
A multinational police operation has taken down the infamous First VPN service that provided cover for cyber criminal gangs and ransomware operators. First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366643536/Police-op-targets-VPN-service-favoured-by-ransomware-gangs
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Global law enforcement operation takes First VPN offline
Police seized First VPN in a global crackdown, exposed its cybercrime users, and shut down infrastructure tied to ransomware and data theft. A major international law enforcement operation has taken First VPN offline, a service that had become a quiet staple for ransomware crews, data thieves, and other cybercriminals trying to hide in plain sight. >>The coordinated…
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2026 Verizon DBIR: The New Era of Cyber Threats
The 2026 Verizon DBIR reveals how AI, ransomware, and human error are shaping cybersecurity. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/2026-verizon-dbir-the-new-era-of-cyber-threats/
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Cybercriminal VPN Dismantled in Europol Crackdown
First VPN, a service used by ransomware actors and fraudsters, was dismantled by Europol First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/first-vpn-takedown-europol/
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Ransomware-Trends 2026 Weniger Gruppen, schnellere Angriffe, größere Auswirkungen
Check Point Research stellt die Ergebnisse seines <<State of Ransomware Q1 2026"-Berichts vor und stellt fest: Die Aktivitäten der Ransomware-Gruppen blieben auf hohem Niveau, auch wenn die Bedrohungslandschaft einem entscheidenden Wandel unterliegt. Denn im Fokus stehen wenige, aber leistungsfähige Ransomware-Gruppen. Die Sicherheitsforscher beobachten, dass diese Konzentration in Verbindung mit den Fähigkeiten der Angreifer und dem Einsatz von KI die potenziellen Auswirkungen jedes Angriffs erheblich erhöht. Die wichtigsten Ergebnisse…
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Authorities dismantle First VPN, used by ransomware actors
First VPN, a virtual private network service marketed to cybercriminals, promising anonymity for its users, was taken offline on May 19 and 20 as part of Operation Saffron. … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/05/21/operation-saffron-first-vpn-takedown/
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Microsoft Disrupts Malware-Signing Service Used by Ransomware Gangs
Microsoft disrupted Fox Tempest, a malware-signing service accused of abusing Azure certificates to disguise ransomware and malware as trusted software. The post Microsoft Disrupts Malware-Signing Service Used by Ransomware Gangs appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-microsoft-fox-tempest-malware-signing-service/
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Europe dismantles VPN service used by cybercriminals to hide ransomware attacks
The international operation targeted a service known as First VPN, which had been marketed for years on Russian-speaking cybercrime forums as a secure way for criminals to evade law enforcement. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/europe-dismantles-first-vpn
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Europol Seizes First VPN Used by Ransomware Gangs, Arrests Administrator
Europol has seized First VPN, a service used by ransomware gangs, arrested its administrator and gained access to data linked to thousands of users. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/europol-seizes-first-vpn-ransomware-administrator-arrest/
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Police seize “First VPN” service used in ransomware, data theft attacks
A virtual private network service called ‘First VPN,’ used in ransomware and data theft attacks, has been taken offline in a joint international law enforcement operation. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/police-seize-first-vpn-service-used-in-ransomware-data-theft-attacks/
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Wenn Cyberkriminelle gehackt werden Was die Gentlemen-Leaks verraten
Check Point Research (CPR), die Sicherheitsforschungsabteilung von Check Point Software Technologies hat interne Daten der Ransomware-Gruppe ‘The Gentlemen” (CPR berichtete) analysiert, die nach einer Kompromittierung ihrer Infrastruktur öffentlich wurden. Die Erkenntnisse geben einen seltenen Einblick in die Struktur, Arbeitsweise und Angriffsmethoden einer der derzeit aktivsten Ransomware-Operationen weltweit. Die wichtigsten Ergebnisse im Überblick: Zweite Kraft im…
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So macht man Ransomware das Leben schwer
Künstliche Intelligenz erfordert nicht nur leistungsstarke, sondern auch resiliente Speicherinfrastrukturen. Mit den richtigen Maßnahmen können Unternehmen Cybersicherheit von Grund auf integrieren. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/ransomware-macht-das-leben-schwer
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Ransomware-Trends 2026: Weniger Hackergruppen – dafür brutal effizient
Cyberkriminelle agieren 2026 gezielter, schneller und professioneller als je zuvor. Das zeigt der Ransomware Report Q1 2026 von Check Point Software Technologies. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/ransomware-trends-2026-weniger-hackergruppen-dafuer-brutal-effizient/a45237/
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WantToCry Ransomware Exploits SMB to Encrypt Remote Files
A new ransomware campaign named “WantToCry” that leverages exposed Server Message Block (SMB) services to gain access and encrypt victim data without deploying traditional malware on compromised systems. This approach significantly reduces the detection surface, making it harder for conventional security tools to identify the attack. The name “WantToCry” appears to reference the infamous WannaCry…
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Why Smaller Healthcare Providers Remain Easy Targets
Recent Hacks Underscore Persistent and Growing Threats to Smaller Organizations. Small and mid-sized healthcare organizations – including medical specialty practices and regional clinics – continue to fall victim disproportionately to hacking incidents, including ransomware attacks and data thefts – affecting large populations of patients. Why does this keep happening? First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Hackers bypass SonicWall VPN MFA due to incomplete patching
Threat actors brute-forced VPN credentials and bypassed multi-factor authentication (MFA) on SonicWall Gen6 SSL-VPN appliances to deploy tools used in ransomware attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-bypass-sonicwall-vpn-mfa-due-to-incomplete-patching/
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Microsoft Disrupts Malware-Signing Service Used by Ransomware Gangs
Microsoft disrupted the Fox Tempest operation after attackers abused Azure Artifact Signing to distribute malware disguised as trusted software. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/microsoft-disrupts-malware-signing-service-used-by-ransomware-gangs/