A Fortune 50 company paid $75 million to the Dark Angels ransomware group, setting a new record for ransom payments. Zscaler ThreatLabz revealed massive payout, which broke the previous record of $40 million held by CNA. The company hasn’t been officially named, many speculate it’s Cencora, a pharmaceutical giant hit …
Walmart’s Cyber Intelligence Team has discovered an unknown PowerShell backdoor linked to a new variant of the Zloader/SilentNight malware. This sophisticated backdoor provides threat actors with access to systems for reconnaissance and deployment of additional malware. It employs advanced obfuscation techniques, making detection challenging. The backdoor’s discovery highlights a broader …
Experienced cybercriminals are moving away from large ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) platforms due to increased law enforcement actions and internal scams like the AlphV/BlackCat gang’s exit scam. These criminals are now creating their own ransomware using leaked tools. Despite the change, experts warn that ransomware and extortion incidents are unlikely to decrease. …
