ransomware

ETH: DeadLock ransomware abuses Polygon blockchain for quiet communication 🚀

Security firm Group-IB found that the ransomware uses smart contracts to store proxy server addresses, making disruption harder for defenders. The actors can rotate infrastructure without modifying the malware or pushing new versions into the wild. 💥🔄

This inventive tactic could be copied by more established cybercriminal groups, despite Polygon not being directly exploited. 🔍🌐

Are you keeping your systems secure against such innovative threats? 👇

What do you think about ransomware adapting to blockchain tech for quieter operations? ✅❓

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Europol dismantles $389M crypto laundering network tied to 15+ ransomware cases.
• $389M in illicit funds linked to the operation
• Connected to over 15 ransomware and crypto theft investigations
• Two suspects arrested, major laundering infrastructure seized

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Passwords stored in Active Directory descriptions enabled a major ransomware breach.
• An Initial Access Broker gained access via phishing and malware, then exploited the exposed credentials
• Over 2000 users were affected by ransomware encryption
• The attack caused months of downtime

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