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Ransomware LockBit Affiliate Deploys New 3AM Ransomware in Recent Attack Introduction In a recent attack, a LockBit affiliate deployed a new ransomware family known as 3AM after the execution of LockBit was blocked. The 3AM ransomware attempts to disable security and backup tools, delete volume shadow copies to prevent file recovery, and encrypt files with…
In a Recent Attack, Hackers Deploy 3AM Ransomware After Failing to Execute LockBit The Attack In a recent attack against a construction company, hackers attempted to deploy LockBit ransomware but were unsuccessful. However, they were able to break through using a second ransomware called 3AM, which had never been seen before. Researchers from Symantec reported…
Cybersecurity Breach at a Physical Security Company Raises Concerns Background In a concerning incident last month, British perimeter security company Zaun Ltd. fell victim to a cyberattack by the LockBit group. While the hackers only accessed a small portion of the company’s internal network, the leaked data appears to include sensitive information regarding the physical…
LockBit Gang Expanding to New Architectures, Posing Risks for Victims The LockBit gang, known for its ransomware attacks, is now building malware for new architectures, making it a potential threat for victims utilizing systems beyond Windows. In a recent blog, researchers from Kaspersky came across a .ZIP file containing LockBit malware samples. These samples revealed…
Russian National Arrested, Charged in US Over Role in LockBit Ransomware Attacks Introduction The US Justice Department recently announced charges against Ruslan Magomedovich Astamirov, a Russian national, for his alleged involvement in deploying the LockBit ransomware. Astamirov, 20, was arrested in Arizona and is accused of owning, controlling, and using multiple IP addresses, email addresses,…
US Department of Justice Charges Russian National for LockBit Ransomware Attacks Background: The US Department of Justice (DoJ) announced the arrest and charging of Russian national Ruslan Magomedovich Astamirov for his alleged involvement as an affiliate for the LockBit ransomware. Astamirov is accused of directly executing at least five attacks between August 2020 and March…
Russian National Arrested in Arizona, Charged for Alleged Role in LockBit Ransomware Attacks The Arrest Federal law enforcement officials have arrested a Russian national, Ruslan Magomedovich Astamirov, in Arizona on charges related to his participation in multiple LockBit ransomware attacks against victims in the U.S., Asia, Europe, and Africa. The arrest comes after the Department…
Ransomware Attacks on US Organizations Result in $91 Million in Payments to LockBit Gang By | June 15, 2023 The LockBit ransomware gang, operating under the Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, has launched approximately 1,700 attacks on organizations in the United States, resulting in ransom payments totaling around $91 million, according to the US government. This group…
The Importance of API Security Testing in the Age of Cyber Threats In recent years, the rise of cyber threats has become an increasingly pressing concern for individuals, businesses, and governments alike. From high-profile cases of data breaches to the widespread havoc caused by ransomware attacks, it is clear that cybersecurity is a crucial issue…
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…