Ransomware-as-a-Service: The Dark Web’s Booming Business Model

The hacker attack was carried out using ransomware last October - Among the personal information leaked may be names, photos and IBANs

The Akira ransomware has been claiming victims since 2023, and those behind it have already collected money from several companies in exchange for restoring their data. There have been attempts to stop it, but it has survived them. Now, however, it has found its target: an Indonesian programmer has successfully cracked the multi-platform ransomware. His method can also be used by those who have been blackmailed.

Babuk Locker 2.0 vs Seceon Platform: MITRE ATT&CK Mapping and Early-Stage Detection & Remediation

Overview of Babuk Locker 2.0 Babuk Locker 2.0 is a ransomware strain that employs double extortion, where attackers encrypt victim files and exfiltrate sensitive data for ransom. It targets organizations by exploiting RDP vulnerabilities, unpatched systems, weak credentials, and phishing attacks. MITRE ATT&CK Mapping of Babuk Locker 2.0 & Seceon’s Early Detection & Remediation MITRE The post Babuk Locker 2.0 vs Seceon Platform: MITRE ATT&CK Mappi

Ransomware-as-a-Service: The Dark Web’s Booming Business Model

Ransomware-as-a-Service: The Dark Web’s Booming Business Model Introduction Ransomware attacks have been increasing in the last few years, and businesses and individuals have been victims of highly advanced cybercriminals who demand huge ransoms to restore their compromised systems. The advent...

BlackLock Ransomware Exposed After Researchers Exploit Leak Site Vulnerability

Resecurity discovered a security vulnerability in the BlackLock ransomware data leak website that leaked sensitive information and revealed the organization's operational details and network infrastructure. The vulnerability was used to extract configuration files, credentials, and server command history, and was exploited by other ransomware such as DragonForce.

The attack was confirmed by the Hellenic Academy of Sciences with an announcement - Personal information of thousands of students as well as IBAN bank accounts were leaked on the dark web