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Ragnar Ransomware encrypts files from virtual machines to evade detection

Security Affairs

Crooks always devise new techniques to evade detection, the Ragnar Locker is deploying Windows XP virtual machines to encrypt victim’s files while bypassing security measures. One of the victims of the ransomware is the energy giant Energias de Portugal (EDP) , where the attackers claimed to have stolen 10 TB of files.

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A new piece of Snake Ransomware targets ICS processes

Security Affairs

Then the malware encrypts the files on the system, skipping Windows system files and folders. Then the malware encrypts the files on the system, skipping Windows system files and folders. The SNAKE ransomware appends a ransom 5 character string to the files extension (i.e. One such example would be Project Root.

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6 Best Threat Intelligence Feeds to Use in 2023

eSecurity Planet

OTX prides itself on being a completely open community for threat intelligence, extending access to threat research and shared expertise from security professionals to any and all users. Dashboards clearly state the quantity and types of indicators of compromise (IoCs) and also provide Pulses to quickly summarize threats and their impact.