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After BlackSuit is taken down, new ransomware group Chaos emerges
Chaos' predecessor, BlackSuit, is a rebranding of an earlier ransomware operation known as Royal. Royal, according to Trend Micro, is a splinter group of the Conti ransomware group. The circle of ...
BlackSuit ransomware extortion sites seized in Operation Checkmate
Law enforcement has seized the dark web extortion sites of the BlackSuit ransomware operation, which has targeted and ...
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BlackSuit Ransomware Group’s Dark Web Sites Seized in Operation Checkmate
In May 2023, Royal began testing a new encryptor called BlackSuit, leading to the group's rebranding. Cyber threat ...
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Easy Ransomware Protection for Data Stored Locally, Part 2: Enabling Defense
Enable and configure Windows 11's Controlled Folder Access to add a layer of protection against ransomware targeting locally ...
UK Plan to Ban Ransomware Payments Moves Forward
The intention is to make critical industries “unattractive targets for criminals,” reducing the frequency and impact of ...
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Russian Vodka Producer Novabev Suffers a Ransomware Attack, Closing 2000 Stores, including WineLab
A ransomware attack affecting Russian vodka producer Novabev disrupted its internal IT systems, shutting down over 2,000 ...
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Operation Checkmate Shuts Down BlackSuit Ransomware Extortion Sites
In a groundbreaking effort to tackle the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape, international law enforcement agencies have collaborated in a monumental operation to dismantle the notorious BlackSuit ...
US Agencies Warn of Surging Interlock Ransomware Attacks Targeting Healthcare, Businesses
Federal agencies warn of rising Interlock ransomware attacks targeting healthcare and critical sectors using double extortion ...