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New Qilin ransomware encryptor features stronger encryption, evasion
A new Rust-based version of the Qilin (Agenda) ransomware strain, dubbed ‘Qilin.B,’ has been spotted in attacks, featuring stronger encryption, better evasion from security tools, and the ability to disrupt data recovery mechanisms. Qilin.B was spotted by security researchers at Halcyon, who warned about the threat and shared indicators of compromise to help with early detection. Qilin updates its encryptor…
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Cicada3301 ransomware’s Linux encryptor targets VMware ESXi systems
Image: Midjourney A new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation named Cicada3301 has already listed 19 victims on its extortion portal, as it quickly attacked companies worldwide. The new cybercrime operation is named after the mysterious 2012-2014 online/real-world game that involved elaborate cryptographic puzzles and used the same logo for promotion on cybercrime forums. However, it is unlikely there’s a connection between the…
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