Security News > 2022 > July > The Week in Ransomware - July 1st 2022 - Bug Bounties

It has been relatively busy this week with new ransomware attacks unveiled, a bug bounty program introduced, and new tactics used by the threat actors to distribute their encryptors.

The LockBit ransomware operation has released 'LockBit 3.0,' introducing the first ransomware bug bounty program and leaking new extortion tactics and Zcash cryptocurrency payment options.

PCrisk found new STOP ransomware variants that append the.

PCrisk found a new Dharma ransomware variant that appends the.

PCrisk found a new Loki Locker ransomware variant that appends the.

Canadian Netwalker ransomware affiliate Sebastien Vachon-Desjardins pleaded guilty to hacking charges brought by the US DOJ. New RedTeam ransomware.

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