Cybercrime

The REvil ransomware operation appears to have gone dark, but claims about its demise are almost certainly exaggerated

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252503978/REvil-ransomware-crew-drops-offline-reasons-murky

The process of negotiating a ransomware payment is delicate, hence cyber criminal organisations are prepared to offer good terms to those with the right skillsets

A new campaign from the same threat group that broke into SolarWinds serves as a reminder that cyber crime gangs will try to exploit any avenue they can, even if technically unsophisticated

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252503218/New-Nobelium-attacks-a-reminder-to-attend-to-cyber-basics

REvil or Sodinokibi ransomware activity is higher than ever, but its success appears to be relative, with some affiliates prepared to dramatically cut their prices

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252503285/REvil-affiliates-offer-hefty-ransom-discounts-data-reveals

Two days after one of the largest ransomware attacks in history by the REvil/Sodinokibi gang, the security community is assessing its next moves, while over 1,000 victims remain in limbo

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252503550/REvil-crew-wants-70m-in-Kaseya-ransomware-heist

Speaking at a conference in Dublin, NCSC Lindy Cameron is highlighting the importance of continued collaboration between the UK and Ireland to protect shared interests and counter security threats

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252503074/NCSC-CEO-UK-Ireland-collaboration-crucial-to-stop-cyber-threats

Report produced for MSSP Talion claims overwhelming support for the criminalisation of ransomware payments

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252502906/Make-ransomware-payments-illegal-say-79-of-cyber-pros

Three-quarters of UK SME leaders would not have sufficient capacity or expertise to deal with a cyber attack, according to a report

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252502741/UK-SMEs-lack-capacity-to-fend-off-cyber-attacks

Ransomware is tough to police, thanks to its global nature and use of cryptocurrency. Some experts are calling for stronger rules on cybersecurity

https://www.raconteur.net/technology/ransomware-fighting-a-crime-without-borders/

SonicWall detected 226.3 million attempted ransomware attacks between January and May 2021, more than double the number seen in the same period last year

https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252502854/SonicWall-sees-2263-million-ransomware-attack-attempts-this-year