Kraken Cryptor Ransomware has released version 2.0.6, which now connects to BleepingComputer during different stages of their encryption process. Since October 20th, 2018, this ransomware has been able to infect 217 unique victims from all over the world. This new version was first spotted by exploit kit experts nao_sec and Kafeine who saw it being distributed via malvertising and the RIG exploit kit. In this new version a variable is created that contains the URL “https://2no.co/2SVJa5″” as shown below. This URL belongs to the IPlogger.com service that allows users to create shortened URLs.”
Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kraken-cryptor-ransomware-connecting-to-bleepingcomputer-during-encryption/