![]() LT Chu, a senior supervisory intelligence analyst for the FBI’s Seattle Field Office, discusses ransomware, malicious software that blocks access to a computer system or files until a “ransom” or monetary amount is paid. The FBI Memphis Field Office is seeing a significant increase in the number of ransomware attacks, which is a type of malicious software or malware. Yaroslav Vasinskyi, a Ukrainian national, made his initial appearance and was arraigned on charges of conducting ransomware attacks against multiple victims.įBI Memphis Field Office Reminds Tennesseans About the Risk of Ransomware Sodinokibi/REvil Ransomware Defendant Extradited to United States and Arraigned in Texas on an indictment that charges him with conspiracy to commit computer fraud in connection with his alleged participation in a sophisticated form of ransomware known as NetWalker. Sebastien Vachon-Desjardins was extradited from Canada to the U.S. An example of this is the ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline in 2021. The FBI Tampa Cyber Crime Task Force is reminding public and private sector businesses to take the necessary steps to minimize ransomware risks.įormer Canadian Government Employee Extradited to the United States to Face Charges for Dozens of Ransomware Attacks Resulting in the Payment of Tens of Millions of Dollars in Ransoms For example, hackers who breach your health insurance company could demand payment from the business and then turn around and email you directly, stating that they will release your credit card details and medical history if you don’t pay a ransom. This type of malware can encrypt anything on your hard drives, USB sticks, shared network drives and files stored in the cloud. It is most commonly known for encrypting files and demanding payment to decrypt and unlock your data. ![]() The Justice Department announced a complaint filed in the District of Kansas to forfeit cryptocurrency paid as ransom to North Korean hackers.įBI Tampa Asking Businesses to Bolster Defenses Against Ransomware The first type of ransomware example is Cryptolocker. Justice Department Seizes and Forfeits Approximately $500,000 From North Korean Ransomware Actors and Their Conspirators The FBI Honolulu Field Office has launched a cybersecurity awareness campaign to educate private sector businesses and organizations about the growing threat of cyberattacks. The FBI is engaged in a cybersecurity awareness campaign to warn government and private sector organizations in our region about continued cyber threats.įBI Honolulu Launches Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign Sebastian Vachon-Desjardins of Canada has been sentenced to 20 years in prison and ordered to forfeit $21,500,000 for his role in NetWalker ransomware attacks.įBI Philadelphia Urges Cybersecurity Awareness How Dharma spreads Its recent success can be explained by the use of multiple distribution methods and attack vectors. ![]() ![]() Russian and Canadian National Charged for Participation in Lockbit Global Ransomware CampaignĪ Russian and Canadian national has been charged with participating in the LockBit global ransomware campaign.Ĭanadian National Sentenced in Connection with Ransomware Attacks Resulting in the Payment of Tens of Millions of Dollars in Ransoms It is one of the ransomware virus examples that target Windows systems and primarily businesses for the sake of higher payments. ![]()
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