DeadLock ransomware: Breaking down a Rust-based encryptor with decentralized recovery infrastructure

In this article 1. Pre-encryption 2. Encryption 3. Post-encryption 4. Defending against DeadLock ransomware 5. Indicators of compromise Microsoft Threat Intelligence tracks DeadLock ransomware as an emerging financially motivated operation distinguished by its use of decentralized infrastructure ...

DeadLock ransomware: Breaking down a Rust-based encryptor with decentralized recovery infrastructure

In this article 1. Pre-encryption 2. Encryption 3. Post-encryption 4. Defending against DeadLock ransomware 5. Indicators of compromise Microsoft Threat Intelligence tracks DeadLock ransomware as an emerging financially motivated operation distinguished by its use of decentralized infrastructure ...

New BYOVD loader behind DeadLock ransomware attack

While tracking ransomware activities, Cisco Talos uncovered new tactics, techniques, and procedures TTPs linked to a financially motivated threat actor targeting victims with DeadLock ransomware. The actor used the Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver BYOVD technique with a previously unknown loader ...