Free decryptor released for Conti-based ransomware following data leak

Security researchers have released a new decryption tool which should come to the rescue of some victims of a modified version of the Conti ransomware, helping them to recover their encrypted data for free.

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‘Disgruntled insider’ shared REvil information with researchers, helped law enforcement

REvil was among the most notorious ransomware crews until international attention and arrests hobbled the group.

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State Department bounty program for cybercriminal tips has ‘born fruit,’ top FBI official says

A top FBI cyber official says the program encourages people with intimate knowledge of cybercrime to report details to the U.S. government.

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Ransomware attacks jump as new malware strains proliferate, research finds

Ransomware cases increased 47 percent amid a rise in attacks involving new strains of malware from the LockBit cybercrime syndicate.

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State Department offers $10 million for details on Conti ransomware gang members

As of January 2022, there were more than 1,000 victims of attacks associated with Conti ransomware and payouts exceeding $150 million.

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State Department offers $10 million for details on Conti ransomware gang members

As of January 2022, there were more than 1,000 victims of attacks associated with Conti ransomware and payouts exceeding $150 million.

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On security researcher’s newsletter, exposing cybercriminals behind ransomware

An anonymous researcher shares detailed information on people allegedly involved with some of the most prominent cybercrime groups.

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A look inside Russian cybercrime syndicate TrickBot reveals an organized, potent adversary

The massive trove of leaked messages and other data offer a deep look inside the cybercrime ecosystem.

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