Tag: extortion tactics
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BitLocker Extortion Tactics Target Firms via Printer Ransom Notes
Cybercriminals are using a clever and intimidating tactic to extort money from companies, deploying BitLocker to lock down files and leaving ransom notes printed out on physical printers. The attackers guarantee their promises will be kept, boasting a flawless online reputation to back up their threats.
Cyber Extortion Economy Shifts Away From Ransomware Encryption
The cyber extortion landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, with threat actors ditching ransomware encryption in favor of data-only extortion - and they're moving at lightning speed, with one case seeing data exfiltration in just 39 seconds. This trend is driven by improved backup and recovery methods, leaving attackers to focus on stealing sensitive data.
Ransomware Evolves With Post-Quantum Encryption, New Extortion Tactics
Ransomware attacks may be on the decline, but don't let your guard down - attackers are getting smarter, ditching encryption, and selling stolen data, with the manufacturing sector alone losing a whopping $18 billion in just three quarters. The threat may have evolved, but the damage and risk remain very real.