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Ransomware
Breaking: How the Conti Ransomware Gang Orchestrates Their Attacks
At ReliaQuest, we constantly monitor the internet for anything that can be used to help our customers make security possible. When the recent “Conti Lessons” leak appeared from what is presumably a disgruntled operator working for the Conti ransomware gang, we quickly grabbed a copy, translated it (big thanks to Oksana!), and got to work […]
Why the REvil Ransomware Gang Is Dominating the Headlines in 2021
You’ve probably heard about what happened to Kaseya. Just as a refresher, the IT solutions provider announced that it was “experiencing a potential attack” against one of its solutions on July 2 and ordered customers to shut down their product servers while they waited to hear more. A day later, Kaseya urged customers who encountered […]
Verizon 2021 DBIR: Ransomware Attacks Doubled
If there is one lesson we can take away from 2020 is that we all need to be prepared for the worst. Resilience has emerged as the top skill that people and businesses need to possess not only to survive but also to thrive in a changing and challenging world. Rapid changes require businesses to make rapid but well-informed […]
What Is Ransomware? A Definition and Some History
Ransomware is a piece of malicious software that locks your data until you pay the hacker behind the attack. This is sometimes the creator of the software, but not always. There are off-the-shelf ransomware programs floating around the dark web that even low-skilled bad guys can customize for their own uses. Ransomware can enter your […]
Colonial Pipeline and the Economics of Ransomware
Colonial Pipeline and DarkSide Ransomware On Friday, May 7, Colonial Pipeline took down parts of their IT infrastructure in the wake of a ransomware attack. The pipeline supplies 45% of the U.S. East Coast’s gas, diesel and jet fuel. The FBI confirmed on Monday that the criminal group responsible is leveraging the DarkSide RaaS (Ransomware-as-a-Service). […]
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