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Colonial Pipeline Attack Puts DarkSide Ransomware Under Scrutiny

The attack on Colonial Pipeline has focused the attention of the FBI and White House on the DarkSide ransomware developers and its operators.

Ransomware, Government

DarkSide Ransomware Attack on Colonial Pipeline a Worrying Precedent

The DarkSide ransomware hit the Colonial Pipeline on Friday, forcing the company to take its main distribution lines offline to recover.

Ransomware, Government

Lawmakers Search For Solution to Ransomware Pandemic

Slowing or stopping the global ransomware threat will take cooperation among government, enterprises, and law enforcement.

Ransomware, Government

Threat Group Exploits SonicWall Flaw to Deploy FiveHands Ransomware

Researchers shed light on the FiveHands ransomware, which was deployed after a threat group exploited a now-patched SonicWall flaw in January.

Ransomware, Malware, Vulnerability

Ransomware Task Force Proposes Technical, Regulatory Measures to Disrupt Ecosystem

A ransomware task force has proposed a variety of technical, policy, and regulatory means for disrupting ransomware, including tracking Bitcoin transactions more closely and mandating ransom payment disclosures.

Ransomware, Government