Ragnar Locker group leak site seized!
International law enforcement agencies around the world have successfully seized the Ragnar Locker ransomware leak site.
The message displayed on the now seized leak site was clear: “This service was seized as part of a coordinated international law enforcement action against the Ragnar Locker group. »
This message confirms the site’s takedown, which was achieved through a collaborative effort involving law enforcement from multiple countries.
Ragnar Locker’s rapid evolution into an enterprise network threat
Since its inception in December 2019, Ragnar Locker has quickly become a formidable threat to enterprise networks. This group uses a dual extortion approach, pressuring victims to make payments for both decryption tools and to stop the disclosure of stolen data.
It is worth mentioning that Ragnar Locker takes a tough stance against any participation of “bargaining” or “recovery” companies in ransom negotiations.
Additionally, experts have observed that Ragnar Locker regularly improves its malware arsenal by integrating Ransomware payloads from various malicious developers.
How Ragnar Locker Group carries out attacks
Ragnar Locker launches its attacks by compromising a company’s network through the RDP service, either by brute force guessing a password or by stealing credentials from the server. Dark Web.
Subsequently, they operate a Windows vulnerability (CVE-2017-0213) to gain elevated privileges.
To avoid detection, the attacker sometimes deploys a VirtualBox VM with a Windows XP image. This VM can access and encrypt all local files while masquerading as a legitimate VirtualBox process, escaping security measures.
Ragnar Locker Group: Global collaboration deals major blow to cybercrime
The seizure of the Ragnar Locker Ransomware The leak site represents a significant success in the fight against cybercrime. This disrupts the group’s operations and sends a clear message to cybercriminal organizations.
This international action against the Ragnar Locker group highlights the importance of cross-border cooperation in the fight against cyber threats.
This demonstrates law enforcement’s commitment to protecting individuals and organizations from the devastating consequences of cyberattacks.
As the investigation continues, authorities are expected to reveal more about the operation’s impact on Ragnar Locker. This is an evolving story, and The Cyber Express will continue to keep you informed of each development as it unfolds.
This event serves as a reminder that the fight against cybercrime continues and that international collaboration remains vital.
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