This week, we have had large ransomware attacks against Italy’s Lazio region, energy group ERG, and leading motherboard maker Gigabyte. The LockBit 2.0 ransomware is now trying to recruit corporate insiders to help them breach networks. In return, the insider is promised millions of dollars. A new ransomware gang named BlackMatter is purchasing access to corporate networks while claiming to include the best features from the notorious and now-defunct REvil and DarkSide operations. The group is believed to be a rebrand of the DarkSide ransomware operation.
Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-august-6th-2021-insider-threat-edition/