The WatchGuard Security Team spends a lot of time chasing ransomware extortion groups throughout the dark web. So, it only fits that one of the newer ransomware extortion groups is named Endurance Ransomware. It appears this "group" is one individual known as IntelBroker, who has allegedly breached several entities of the US government and two other separate businesses in one … [Read more...]
Fake DDoS Extortion – Daily Security Byte EP. 255
Between ransomware and DDoS attacks, extortion is a growing business for cyber criminals. However, you can't trust criminals to deliver what they promise. Watch Monday's Byte video to learn why you may not have to worry about the latest DDoS extortion emails. (Episode Runtime: 2:22) Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXAvFUoILXk EPISODE REFERENCES: Blog … [Read more...]
Hacktivists Expose Cheaters – Daily Security Byte EP.116
We can't condone cyber crime, even when the hacktivists have morals. A group of attackers calling themselves The Impact Team have breached a well-known online cheating site, and threatened to expose all its customers if they don't shutdown shop. Watch today's video to learn about this scandalous cyber drama, and why you shouldn't post anything online that you don't want your … [Read more...]
