Security News > 2021 > April > The Week in Ransomware - April 30th 2021 - Attacks Escalate
Ransomware gang now warns they will leak new Apple logos, iPad plans.
The REvil ransomware gang has mysteriously removed Apple's schematics from their data leak site after privately warning Quanta that they would leak drawings for the new iPad and new Apple logos.
The cost of ransomware in 2021: A country-by-country analysis The statistics below show the devastating economic toll ransomware has taken in a number of key markets.
Ransomware gang targets Microsoft SharePoint servers for the first time Microsoft SharePoint servers have now joined the list of network devices being abused as an entry vector into corporate networks by ransomware gangs.
The Ransomware Task Force, a public-party coalition of more than 50 experts, has shared a framework of actions to disrupt the ransomware business model.
April 30th 2021 Babuk quits ransomware encryption, focuses on data-theft extortion A new message today from the operators of Babuk ransomware clarifies that the gang has decided to close the affiliate program and move to an extortion model that does not rely on encrypting victim computers.
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