Get a Pentest and security assessment of your IT network.

Cyber Security

Egregor Ransomware Threatens ‘Mass-Media’ Release of Corporate Data

Egregor is an occult term meant to signify the collective energy or force of a group of individuals, especially when the individuals are united toward a common purpose. The code seems to be a spinoff of the Sekhmet ransomware (itself named for the Egyptian goddess of healing) a link that was also noted by other researchers. The ransom note demands payment within three days otherwise, the sensitive data will be leaked. At least 13 different companies are listed in their hall of shame, including the global logistics company GEFCO.

Source: https://threatpost.com/egregor-ransomware-mass-media-corporate-data/159816/

Related posts
Cyber Security

Ashley Madison 2.0 Hackers Leak 20GB Data Dump, Including CEO's Emails

Cyber Security

Art of Twitter account hacking

Cyber Security

Alexa Eavesdropping Flub Re-Sparks Voice Assistant Privacy Debate

Cyber Security

Dan Geer, Richard Thieme on specialization in security