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Feds Seize LockBit Ransomware Websites, Offer Decryption Tools, Troll Affiliates

Posted on February 20, 2024 by BrianKrebs

U.S. and U.K. authorities have seized the darknet websites run by LockBit, a prolific and destructive ransomware group that has claimed more than 2,000 victims worldwide and extorted over $120 million in payments. Instead of listing data stolen from ransomware victims who didn’t pay, LockBit’s victim shaming website now offers free recovery tools, as well as news about arrests and criminal charges involving LockBit affiliates. Continue reading Feds Seize LockBit Ransomware Websites, Offer Decryption Tools, Troll Affiliates→

Android SMS Worm, plus setting up a Mac for kids

Posted on October 6, 2018 by David Harley

Lukas Stefanko on an Android SMS worm, and Mark Stockley on setting up a Mac for children to use.
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Death threats, 419s and ransom’ware’

Posted on December 14, 2017 by David Harley

Not ransomware, but a threatening 419 from someone claiming to be a hitman.
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