Medusa ransomware affiliate tried triple extortion scam – up from the usual double demand

A crook who distributes the Medusa ransomware tried to make a victim cough up three payments instead of the usual two, according to a government advisory on how to defend against the malware and the gangs who wield it. The joint report issued on Wednesday by the FBI, CISA, and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis …

[ecofeco]

i never get tired if saying it

So, how's that cloud thing working for ya?

[Rob Daglish]

Re: i never get tired if saying it

Did you read TFA or just decide to get on your high horse about cloud on every comment section?

I think your ire would be better directed at the bad actors who are extorting money from people (no, not Oracle on this occasion;) )than at cloud in general, especially as the gang involved are going after on prem stuff, mainly...

[ecofeco]

Re: i never get tired if saying it

I have no sympathy for people who have been repeatedly warned not to touch the hot stove.

Sue me.

[tailsito123]

Don't be stupid

Expect variable encryption and pricing on demand think logically and see that when we implement BCI

except N-degree fractal ransom of peoples brains just be glad it's just data for now.