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Russian Ransomware Gang Says It Will Support Russian Government
The Conti ransomware gang announced it will retaliate against “the critical infrastructures” of anyone who launches cyberattacks on Russia.
Ransomware Wants You to Like and Subscribe, Or Else
Researchers have found a new type of ransomware that asks for YouTube subscriptions and comments rather than Bitcoin.
Hackers Apologize to Arab Royal Families for Leaking Their Data
“Bluntly, UAE sends assassination teams to deal with people they don’t like. [...] Even ransomware groups are subject to political pressure."
Ransomware Has Disrupted Almost 1,000 Schools in the US This Year
There have been more than 70 ransomware attacks affecting around 1,000 U.S. schools this year, and it may get worse before it gets better.
Ransomware Gang Says the Real Ransomware Gang Is the Federal Government
A day after it was revealed that the US and its allies hacked the infamous REvil ransomware gang, a competing gang published an anti-government rant on its website.
Sinclair Broadcast 'Disrupted’ by Ransomware Attack
A still unknown ransomware group hacked the controversial TV giant Sinclair, causing disruptions at several channels across the United States.
U.S. Government Offers $10 Million for Info on Hackers Targeting Critical Infrastructure
But the reward may not apply to lots of ransomware gangs.
REvil Ransomware Site Goes Offline
The prolific ransomware group is responsible for the wide-ranging attack on Kaseya.
Kaseya CEO at Center of Massive Ransomware Attack Says 'It Totally Sucks'
“We all have to take a step back and realize this is the world we live in.”
Ransomware Attacks Could Mean a Big Crackdown on Bitcoin
Recent cyber attacks have prompted calls for regulation that could send a big chill across the crypto world.
Binance Says It Helped Cops Arrest Ransomware Money Launderers
The popular digital coin's exchange Binance said it detected and identified a group of money launderers who worked for the infamous ransomware gang Cl0p.
Hackers Use Fake Call Center to Trick Victims Into Installing Ransomware
A phishing email campaign tricked users into contacting a call center where they would unknowingly be directed to install ransomware to their computer.