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BianLian Ransomware
BianLian ransomware is intended to encrypt data and demand a ransom in exchange for the release of the decryption key. Due to the importance of the data, many victims, whether they are businesses or individuals, give in and pay the ransom. Infection with a dangerous virus, such as the BianLian ransomware, can cause severe damage to a computer system and
AiDLocker Ransomware
AiDLocker ransomware has been drawing attention in recent days. The group has been speaking out on forums and social networks such as Telegram, introducing their malware. We can deduce, due to its relationship with other Russian groups, that the AiDLocker ransomware probably originates from Russia. The group has been active in advertising its malware. In the current update, we know
Ech0raix Ransomware
The Ech0raix ransomware has been known since 2019. However, recently the group responsible for the Ech0raix ransomware attacks has updated its malware and has once again fired malicious email campaigns around the world. The group’s attacks are targeted exclusively at QNAP NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices, which has forced the manufacturer QNAP to release problem-solving updates frequently. The Ech0raix ransomware
Fonix Ransomware
Fonix ransomware was released in June 2020; however, it did not gain relevance at first. However, in early 2021, the ransomware hit 182 companies, putting the group in the spotlight alongside other extensions such as REvil Sodinokibi and LockBit. It is common for systems to be infected by ransomware through macros, malicious ads and pirated downloads. Fonix propagates itself in
HolyGhost Ransomware
Holy Ghost Ransomware is an organisation operating since June 2021, carrying out small-scale double extortion attacks. Its method consists of stealing information and threatening to expose it on its TOR domain. According to researchers, the group chooses not to attack large institutions that require time and complex strategies. But they aim to conduct smaller operations in several countries, targeting
OldGremlin Ransomware
The OldGremlin ransomware started its activities around March 2020. Although apparently Russian-speaking, OldGremlin ransomware primarily targets Russian institutions such as national banks, private companies in the industrial or medical fields. According to Oleg Skulkin, forensic analyst at Group-IB, the perpetrators of these attacks are the only Russian-speaking ransomware operators to violate the dictated rule about not working in Russia and
