Topic: bitcoin payment

Sort by: Relevance | Date
  • New Ransomware Encrypts Files with .enc, .iv, and .salt Extensions
    September 17, 2025
    90%

    New Ransomware Encrypts Files with .enc, .iv, and .salt Extensions

    A new ransomware strain encrypts files with .enc, .iv, and .salt extensions and demands Bitcoin payment to prevent public release of stolen data, claiming purely financial motives. The attackers emphasize their reputation for providing decryption tools and deleting data after payment to maintain ...

    Read More »
  • Ransomware gang asked BBC reporter to hack media giant
    September 30, 2025
    50%

    Ransomware gang asked BBC reporter to hack media giant

    A BBC cybersecurity journalist was targeted by the Medusa ransomware gang, which attempted to recruit him as an insider threat to gain network access in exchange for a share of a ransom payment. The Medusa gang is known for double-extortion tactics and has been linked to over 300 attacks on U.S. ...

    Read More »

Related Topics

ransomware attack (30) critical infrastructure (12) data encryption (10) ransom demand (6) initial access (5) insider threat (4) data deletion (4) information security (4)