Security News > 2020 > November > DarkSide ransomware is creating a secure data leak service in Iran
2020-11-13 03:00
The DarkSide Ransomware operation claims they are creating a distributed storage system in Iran to store and leak data stolen from victims.
In this topic, DarkSide has stated that they are working on a distributed storage system to store and leak victims' stolen data.
Since late 2019, ransomware operations have been actively performing a double-extortion strategy of stealing unencrypted data and then encrypting the victim's computers.
The encrypted files and the threat to publicly release data on ransomware data leak sites are used to extort victims into paying the ransom.
To prevent this, DarkSide states that they plan to create a distributed "Sustainable storage system" in Iran to host the victim's stolen data for six months.