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Ransomware index report: January 2023

Ransomware index report: January 2023

Ransomware attacks rose 14 times over five years

Ransomware attacks rose 14 times over five years

By Kuksung Nam, The Readable Jan. 16, 2023 7:55PM KST The number of South Korean companies who reported to the nation’s cybersecurity agency about falling victim to ransomware attacks has increased 14 times over the past five years. In 2018, 22 South Korean companies, including non-profit organizations, reported

Ransomware index report: December 2022

Ransomware index report: December 2022

Financial security researchers dissected Masscan ransomware

Financial security researchers dissected Masscan ransomware

By Dain Oh, The Readable Dec. 14, 2022 8:00PM KST The Financial Security Institute of South Korea released a cyber threat intelligence report on Wednesday regarding Masscan ransomware in an effort to prep private organizations against upcoming attacks. In addition to attack timelines, the report describes the tactics, techniques,

Ransomware index report: November 2022

Ransomware index report: November 2022

Magnus and NoCry: Collaboration between two ransomware developers

Magnus and NoCry: Collaboration between two ransomware developers

By Sojun Ryu, The Readable July 26, 2022 7:03PM KST Magnus and NoCry ransomware gangs are working together through Telegram to develop ransomware. The two gangs recently emerged in the ransomware development industry, and they are targeting not only enterprises, but also individuals. ◇ Magnus Ransomware On June 15, Magnus

The new ruler of the underground: LockBit ransomware chips away at the global economy

The new ruler of the underground: LockBit ransomware chips away at the global economy

By Dain Oh, The Readable July 12, 2022 6:00PM KST Updated July 12, 2022 8:54PM KST This article was published in collaboration with Maeil Business Newspaper. Maeil Business Newspaper published its version of the article on the front page of its newspaper on July 13, 2022. “Busy.” It