New encryption ransomware – with no decryption option

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There are reports of a new encryption ransomware strain called Somnia being used against Ukrainian targets by Russian hacktivists. Ukraine says Russian hacktivists use new Somnia ransomware (bleepingcomputer.com) Somnia does not request the victims to pay a ransom in exchange for a working decryptor, as its operators are more interested …

Advice from the National Cyber Security Centre and the UK Government – actions to take when the cybersecurity risk is high (Russia Ukraine Conflict) – UPDATED 2 May 2023

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This post was originally made on 2 March 2022. It will be updated as the Russian Ukraine Conflict develops and will highlight the cyber security issues facing organisations and individuals at this time. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is advising all UK organisations to review and improve their cyber …

Ukraine Russia cyber conflict being spread by Hacktivists

There is evidence emerging that Russian cyber gangs – both freelance and state sponsored – are spreading their attacks to countries who are support Ukraine in conflict: Russian ‘Hacktivists’ Are Causing Trouble Far Beyond Ukraine | WIRED UK Russian hackers declare war on 10 countries after failed Eurovision DDoS attack …