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After SamSam, Ryuk shows targeted ransomware is still evolving
2018-12-18 18:48

Devastating, targeted ransomware attacks didn't start with SamSam and they didn't end with it either.

DHS Says SamSam Ransomware is Targeting Critical Infrastructure Entities
2018-12-05 15:45

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) this week issued an alert on activity related to SamSam, one of the most prevalent ransomware families at...

Federal Prosecutors Discuss SamSam Indictments
2018-11-30 05:48

In the latest edition of the ISMG Security Report, hear prosecutors discuss the indictments of two Iranians in connection with SamSam ransomware attacks. Also: Updates on allegations that Google...

WhamWham, bambam, no thank you, SamSam: Iranians accused by the Feds of orchestrating ransomware outbreak
2018-11-28 22:01

Duo raked in $6m in extortion payments after scrambling victims' files, it is claimed US prosecutors have this week charged two people believed to be behind the notorious SamSam ransomware outbreak.…

Iranian hackers charged in the US for SamSam ransomware attacks
2018-11-28 18:18

Two Iranians have been named in a US ransomware indictment - but given that they aren't in the US, what happens next?

Two Iranians Charged in SamSam Ransomware Attacks
2018-11-28 18:03

US Prosecutors Allege Pair Targeted More Than 200 Victims, Including Cities, HospitalsA federal grand jury has indicted two Iranians for allegedly waging SamSam ransomware attacks on more than 200...

U.S Charges Two Iranian Hackers for SamSam Ransomware Attacks
2018-11-28 17:48

The Department of Justice announced Wednesday charges against two Iranian nationals for their involvement in creating and deploying the notorious SamSam ransomware. The alleged hackers, Faramarz...

How Bitcoin and the Dark Web hide SamSam in plain sight
2018-08-07 12:58

Bitcoin and the Dark Web are familiar terms, but what are they and how do they help SamSam operate in plain sight?