Storm-2570 Uses Four Ransomware Brands—and the Same Access Tools
Microsoft links Storm-2570 to four ransomware families. Repeated remote access, credential theft…
PAYLOAD Turns Windows Group Policy Into a Ransom Demand
PAYLOAD attackers used domain policy to display ransom notes without encrypting Windows…
Settra Ransomware Leaves a Defender Log Intact After a Typo
Huntress found that Settra misspelled a Defender event-log name. What survived, how…
The Gentlemen Turn Stolen Backups Into a Source of Credentials
Talos traced backup images being opened for credential extraction and cloud transfer.…
UMBRA Ransomware: Identify .umbra Files and Plan Recovery
Identify UMBRA ransomware signs, preserve encrypted files, remove remaining threats, and choose…
Ransom Busters Recovery Scam: What to Do After Contact
Ransom Busters offers paid help during ransomware incidents. Verify the sender, preserve…
Petya vs NotPetya Recovery: MFT Repair and Safe Cleanup
Petya recovery depends on the exact variant. Learn when MFT work may…
Phobos Ransomware Recovery: Free Decryptor and Cleanup Guide
Phobos ransomware recovery starts with isolation and evidence preservation. Check the official…
Gunra Ransomware Targets Windows and Linux, CISA Warns
A joint CISA/FBI advisory details Gunra ransomware, Windows .ENCRT and Linux .GNRA…
DeadLock Ransomware Encrypts Quietly While Windows Stays Responsive
Microsoft found DeadLock ransomware throttling encryption to keep systems responsive. Check .dlock…
Vitya Ransomware: .vitek Files, Data Theft, and Recovery
Learn what Vitya ransomware and .vitek files mean, how to stop encryption,…
Controlled Folder Access Blocked an App: Allow or Block?
Controlled Folder Access blocked an app? Verify the file path and signer,…