Cybercriminals are getting faster at exploiting vulnerabilities

Cybercriminals are targeting the ever-increasing number of new vulnerabilities resulting from the exponential growth in the number and variety of connected devices and an explosion in new applications and online services, according to Fortinet. It’s on… Continue reading Cybercriminals are getting faster at exploiting vulnerabilities

LockBit leader unmasked: US charges Russian national

Russian national Dmitry Khoroshev is “LockBitSupp”, the creator, developer and administator of the infamous LockBit ransomware group, according to UK, US and Australia law enforcement agencies. The US Justice Deparment has unsealed charges … Continue reading LockBit leader unmasked: US charges Russian national

US, UK authorities unmask Russian national as LockBit administrator

Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev is the driving force behind one of the most virulent ransomware syndicates in recent years, authorities said.

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Ransomware operations are becoming less profitable

As the number of real (and fake) victims of ransomware gangs continues to rise, the number of ransomware payments is falling, along with the average ransom payment. The reasons behind this decrease are many: increased cyber resilience of organizations … Continue reading Ransomware operations are becoming less profitable