Ragnarok Ransomware Gang Bites the Dust, Releases Decryptor

Another cybercriminal gang notorious for ransomware attacks has shut down, publishing its decryptor online to allow victims unlock and recover files. The Ragnarok gang, also known as Asnarok, closed up shop this week, publishing the news to their public website, according to a post published...

Angry Affiliate Leaks Conti Ransomware Gang Playbook

An apparently vengeful affiliate of the Conti Gang has leaked the playbook of the ransomware group after alleging that the notorious cybercriminal organization underpaid him for doing its dirty work. A security researcher shared a comment from an online forum allegedly posted by someone who did...

AlphaBay Shut Down After Police Raid; Alleged Founder Commits Suicide in Jail

AlphaBay Market — one of the largest Dark Web marketplaces for drugs, guns, and other illegal goods — that mysteriously went dark earlier this month without any explanation from its admins has reportedly been shut down by the international authorities. On July 4th, the dark web marketplace sudden...