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Kaspersky experts describe an Elpaco ransomware sample, a Mimic variant, which abuses the Everything search system for Windows and provides custom features via a GUI. Continue reading Analysis of Elpaco: a Mimic variant
Kaspersky GERT experts have discovered in Colombia new Ymir ransomware, which uses RustyStealer for initial access and the qTox client for communication with its victims. Continue reading Ymir: new stealthy ransomware in the wild
In this report, we provide an in-depth analysis of the Mallox ransomware, its evolution, ransom strategy, encryption scheme, etc. Continue reading Mallox ransomware: in-depth analysis and evolution
Analysis of the hacktivist group Head Mare targeting companies in Russia and Belarus: exploitation of WinRAR vulnerability, custom tools PhantomDL and PhantomCore. Continue reading Head Mare: adventures of a unicorn in Russia and Belarus
Kaspersky researchers investigated three ransomware groups that tapped newly built malware samples based on Babuk, Lockbit, Chaos and others, while lacking professional resources. Continue reading How “professional” ransomware variants boost cybercrime groups
The Kaspersky GERT has detected a new group that has been abusing Microsoft Windows features by modifying the system to lower the defenses and using the local MS BitLocker utility to encrypt entire drives and demand a ransom. Continue reading ShrinkLocker: Turning BitLocker into ransomware
As Anti-Ransomware Day approaches, Kaspersky shares insights into the ransomware threat landscape and trends in 2023, and recent anti-ransomware activities by governments and law enforcement. Continue reading State of ransomware in 2024
Kaspersky researchers revisit the leaked LockBit 3.0 builder and share insights into a real-life incident involving a custom targeted ransomware variant created with this builder. Continue reading Using the LockBit builder to generate targeted ransomware
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New research details the possible effects of ransomware attacks on businesses and staff, society, the economy and national security, highlighting that its impact on mental and physical health is often overlooked. Continue reading Ransomware’s Impact Could Include Heart Attacks, Strokes & PTSD