Iranian Cybercriminals Involved with SamSam Ransomware
The renowned auditing and consulting firm, PwC, has revealed that Iranian citizens were involved in one of the most famous ransomware cases. The firm believes that they masterminded the SamSam…
Sophos Attributes SamSam Ransomware’s Success to Manual Attacks
The recent Sophos report unveiled some interesting insights about the manual techniques in ransomware campaigns. To investigate further, Sophos provided the example of SamSam Ransomware — a campaign it has…
How SamSam Ransomware Emerged and Why Was It So Successful?
Sophos has provided insight on the ransomware industry. The information is primarily related to SamSam Ransomware and its victims but some interesting facts and figures have also been discussed What…
SamSam Ransomware Collected $6 Million in Ransom
A report by security organization Sophos has gained fresh insight into the SamSam Ransomware. The ransomware is estimated to have collected $6 million from its victims. The cybercriminal group associated…
New SamSam Variant Enters the Cyber Domain
A constant but silent tug of war has been going on between ransomware operators and security experts for years. Ransomware operators come up with a strain for which security experts…
HHS Warns of Continued SamSam Attacks on Healthcare Sector
In a recent alert issued by the US Department of Health and Human Service (HHS), SamSam ransomware attack has targeted eight different government and healthcare entities this year. The alert…
SamSam Ransomware attacks IT Systems in Atlanta, GA
A ransomware attack has crippled a number of IT systems in the City of Atalnta, as confirmed by the Mayor. The infection is said to have taken place very recently….
Top Ransomware Attacks You Should Know About
Since 2018, ransomware is deemed as one of the biggest and the worst possible threat to online businesses and to the individuals who are using the internet. In fact, this…
5 Worrisome Cyber Terrorism Predictions In 2019
In the world of cyberattacks and ransomware, predictions are tough. And more so hard to read through the patterns of cyber terrorism to come up with solid predictions and ransomware…
Average Ransomware Extortion Payment Rises in the Last Quarter of 2018
Ransomware has been around for quite some time now. Its exploits in the last three years have made it one of the leading cyber threats for the corporate world. Cybersecurity…