RansomwareThe Register·3 days ago
Ransomware crook poses as recovery firm to steal payments from fellow extortionists
Because apparently even ransomware gangs can't trust the people they do business with
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RansomwareThe Register·3 days ago
US Bank investigates LockBit's claims as ransomware crims set pay-or-leak deadline
Follow the money
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Ransom Busters Claims It Hacked Ransomware Servers, Asks Victims for Up to $60,000
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