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fromTheregister
1 month ago

Double whammy: Steaelite RAT bundles data theft, ransomware

Steaelite, a new remote access trojan sold on cybercrime networks, enables double extortion attacks on Windows machines through ransomware, data theft, credential stealing, and live surveillance controlled via a centralized browser-based dashboard.
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fromIT Pro
6 months ago
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Volkswagen confirms security 'incident' amid ransomware breach claims

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fromTheregister
1 year ago

Ransomware crooks search for 'insurance' 'policy' right away

Ransomware demands are significantly higher for victims with cyber-insurance, leading to an average 5.5x increase in ransom quotes.
fromIT Pro
6 months ago
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Volkswagen confirms security 'incident' amid ransomware breach claims

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fromTheregister
10 months ago

Play ransomware groups use SimpleHelp flaw: FBI

"Ransom notes do not include an initial ransom demand or payment instructions; rather, victims are instructed to contact the threat actors via email."
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