Ransomware gangs prompted the Biden administration to take action this year after they attacked critical infrastructure, including health care providers, manufacturers and gas pipeline operators. — AFP Relaxnews
The infamous criminal ransomware group behind the JBS SA cyberattack has returned to the dark web after vanishing this summer.
“REvil”, short for “Ransomware-Evil”, is among the most prolific cyber gangs to hold data for ransom. The group operates from Russia, according to cybersecurity firms and the US government, and is accused of leading a flurry of attacks this year against companies and organisations, including JBS. The giant Brazilian meat supplier eventually paid an US$11mil (RM45.73mil) ransom.
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