Ransomware

Hacking the hackers: How the FBI and hacktivists infiltrated ransomware gang Hive and recovered millions

The FBI, along with their international partners and hacktivist groups took down a major network of a ransomware gang called Hive, which targeted hospitals and medical facilities across the world. The FBI also recovered over $130 million from the ransomware gang.

Suspected ransomware attack cripples AIIMS: What is it and how can it be prevented?

Ransomware is malicious software installed on a computer which denies access to important files. The cybercriminals then demand a ransom to restore access. The server at AIIMS-Delhi has been down since Wednesday morning — leading to long queues outside every department

With cyber sovereignty at stake, it is high time India brings in uniform cybersecurity law

India’s digital transformation cannot be fashioned on the foundations of decades-old legal infrastructure like the Information Technology Act 2000 and the National Cyber Security Policy 2013 among others

SpiceJet flights delayed due to ransomware attack, passengers complain of lack of communication from staff

SpiceJet said that certain systems faced an attempted ransomware attack that impacted and slowed down the morning flights. The situation has now been rectified and flights are operating normally now

Apple targeted in a $50 million ransomware attack, hackers get access to schematics of future products

The hacker group has given Apple until 1 May to pay up the ransom and promises to post new images from the leak daily until it does.

US law enforcement and researchers point to Kremlin providing aid, protection to ransomware rackets

The value of Kremlin protection isn’t lost on the cybercriminals themselves. Earlier this year, a Russian-language dark-web forum lit up with criticism of a ransomware purveyor known only as 'Bugatti', whose gang had been caught in a rare US-Europol sting.

MalLocker.B: An Android mobile ransomware that abuses the incoming call mechanism

The ransomware uses various social engineering lures like masquerading as popular apps, cracked games, or video players.

US govt fears voter registration databases could be targetted by ransomware, takes preventive measures

A ransomware attack typically locks an infected computer system until payment, usually in the form of cryptocurrency, is sent to the hacker.

DSLR cameras found to be vulnerable to ransomware attack over Wi-Fi and USB: Report

Hackers could easily transfer malware on the camera using the Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP), which is unauthenticated

North Korea claims alleged WannaCry ransomware hacker does not exist

The hacker is nothing more than a figment of the US law enforcement's imagination says North Korea.