Latest Ransomware News and New File Extensions
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Interlock:
- New Encrypted File Extension: Not specified.
- Attack Methods: Cyberattack causing disruption of systems and services; exfiltration and leaking of sensitive city and resident data.
- Targets: City of Saint Paul (US municipal government), MBM Intellectual Property Law (Canadian law firm).
- Decryption Status: No known method.
- Source: Saint Paul cyberattack linked to Interlock ransomware gang
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DarkBit:
- New Encrypted File Extension: Not specified.
- Attack Methods: Linked to the MuddyWater APT group.
- Targets: General victims (specifics not named in the report).
- Decryption Status: Decryptable. Cybersecurity firm Profero has cracked the encryption, allowing for free data recovery for victims.
- Source: MuddyWater’s DarkBit ransomware cracked for free data recovery
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BlackSuit (Royal):
- New Encrypted File Extension: Not specified.
- Attack Methods: Attacks targeting critical infrastructure.
- Targets: Critical infrastructure sectors.
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