New Warning on Ryuk Ransomware
July 2 2019A new Ryuk campaign is spreading globally, according to a warning issued by the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).
Ryuk is ransomware known for its long “dwell time” — the time between initial infection and system damage — and for adjusting the amount of ransom demanded based on the victim’s perceived ability to pay.
The warning lists Emotet, a banking Trojan, and Trickbot, a browser-manipulation data skimmer, as components of the new campaign. According to the NCSC, a common sequence is initial infection by Emotet, followed by a Trickbot infection that carries obfuscation capabilities. If the victim’s system provides information that indicates the ability to pay a ransom, Ryuk is deployed.
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New Warning on Ryuk Ransomware
July 2 2019A new Ryuk campaign is spreading globally, according to a warning issued by the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).
Ryuk is ransomware known for its long “dwell time” — the time between initial infection and system damage — and for adjusting the amount of ransom demanded based on the victim’s perceived ability to pay.
The warning lists Emotet, a banking Trojan, and Trickbot, a browser-manipulation data skimmer, as components of the new campaign. According to the NCSC, a common sequence is initial infection by Emotet, followed by a Trickbot infection that carries obfuscation capabilities. If the victim’s system provides information that indicates the ability to pay a ransom, Ryuk is deployed.
Read more here.
Black Hat USA returns to Las Vegas with hands-on technical Trainings, cutting-edge Briefings, Arsenal open-source tool demonstrations, top-tier security solutions, and service providers in the Business Hall. Click for information on the conference and to register.
Dark Reading’s Quick Hits delivers a brief synopsis and summary of the significance of breaking news events. For more information from the original source of the news item, please follow the link provided in this article. View Full Bio
