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How Three Ransomware Groups Targeted One Vulnerable Network

Researchers warn of an uptick in multiple ransomware groups targeting the same vulnerable networks, as seen in a recent attack that involved Hive, LockBit and BlackCat/ALPHV affiliates.

Ransomware

Treasury Department Sanctions Tornado Cash Crypto Mixer

Tornado Cash is the second virtual currency mixer in three months to be sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department.

Lazarus, Cryptocurrency

Decipher Podcast: Megan Stifel

Megan Stifel, the chief strategy officer at the Institute for Security and Technology and co-chair of the Ransomware Task Force, talks about ransomware mitigation measures for organizations at a global scale and for small and medium-sized businesses.

Podcast, Ransomware

Twilio Customer, Employee Accounts Compromised In Text Phishing Attack

Attackers compromised some customer and employee accounts at Twilio through a text-based phishing campaign.

Phishing, 2fa

Linux Botnet Targets Weak SSH Server Credentials

A new botnet targets weak SSH server credentials, but its limited DDoS capabilities and "curious changes" leave researchers questioning its motivations.

Botnet, Mirai