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“Behind the Scenes of the Russian Ransomware Perp Facing Charges for Targeting High-Profile Victims: Hive, Babuk & LockBit”

Reynolds Alex2 years ago06 mins

US DoJ Charges Russian National for Multi-Million Dollar Ransomware Attacks The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has charged Russian national Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev for carrying out ransomware attacks on critical organizations, including law enforcement agencies, healthcare operations, and more. According to the DoJ, Matveev demanded as much as $400 million in ransom payments from his…

“Babuk Strikes Again: US and Korea Hit by New Ransomware Attack”

Emma Thompson2 years ago06 mins

RA Group, an emerging ransomware gang, has been targeting organizations in the United States and South Korea. They have developed a new ransomware family that’s based on leaked Babuk source code. According to Cisco’s Talos research unit, RA Group has already breached four organizations; one in South Korea and three in the United States, primarily…

Examining the Dangerous Aftermath of the Babuk Source Code: 9 Ransomware Strains Hit VMware ESXi Systems

Morgan Sarah2 years ago05 mins

In today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, internet security is becoming increasingly important. With the rising threat of cybercrime and data breaches, it is imperative for companies to take proactive measures to protect their sensitive information. Luckily, there are several tools available in the market that can help IT managers secure their networks and save time. One…

Exploring the Ramifications of the Leaked Babuk Code for VMware ESXi Ransomware: A Current Affairs Commentary

Emma Thompson2 years ago06 mins

Leaked Babuk Code Fuels New Wave of VMware ESXi Ransomware The cybersecurity firm SentinelOne has issued a warning regarding a rise in newly developed ransomware families that aim to infect VMware ESXi systems using the leaked Babuk source code. The Babuk ransomware targeted several organizations in January 2021; its malware source code was later leaked…