Category: Ransomware
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RaaS
RaaS, short for “Ransomware as a Service”, is a malicious cyber service model where cybercriminals offer ransomware to other criminal individuals or groups as a service. In this model, the creators of the ransomware provide the ransomware code, infrastructure, and sometimes support to other malicious actors, known as “affiliates” or “customers”, who then deploy and
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Ransomware
Ransomware is a type of malicious software (malware) designed to encrypt a victim’s files or lock them out of their computer system or network. The attackers then demand a ransom, typically in cryptocurrency like Bitcoin, in exchange for a decryption key or to regain access to the compromised system. Ransomware attacks are a form of
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Conti ransomware
Conti is a notorious ransomware that has been observed since 2020, believed to be distributed by a Russia-based group. It operates as a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS), enabling other cybercriminals to deploy this malware for their own purposes. Conti is particularly known for its utilization of double extortion techniques, where it not only encrypts victim’s files but