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Is REvil Ransomware gang activated again?

As the reports suspect, the REvil Ransomware gang is all set to commence cyber attacks randomly on any websites, Firms, etc.

REvil – Ransomware Evil is a hacking group which is operated from Russia and was founded in 2019.

The notorious gang would hack all the confidential files and Information of the victims and later, it would threaten the victims to publish the information on their page Happy Blog. The gang would ask for a huge amount of money from victims to keep their hacked data safe.

Lastly, the Russian FSS – Federal Security Service, claimed that they’ve destroyed REvil Ransomware and caught numerous gang members. Approximately, the Russian FSS have caught 14 members of the gang along with 426 million roubles, $600,000, 500,000 euros, computer equipment, and 20 luxury cars.

Is the notorious gang back?

Reportedly, the REvil Ransomware gang which is linked to JBS and Kaseya, have shown up after three months from their members’ arrest in Russia. Additionally, Cyber security researchers have pinged up the samples of REvil Ransomware. The security team has traced certain hacking which is identified to be a Ransomware gang hacking procedure.

Henceforth, the cybercriminal gang identified as REvil Ransomware have marked its return.

Here is a sample of Ransomware comeback –

The latest sample has made use of longer GUID-type values, such as –

3c852cc8-b7f1-436e-ba3b-c53b7fc6c0e4

How can we keep our data safe from REvil Ransomware –

Although the news is all over the internet which clarifies the notorious gang’s comeback. But we cannot assume it as lenient or just some normal hacking group. REvil Ransomware is already planning this hacking game on the peak.

The business and other users should be alert and try to keep their credentials in extra safety measures.

Following basic measures can help to keep your data secured –

•Install an antivirus software which helps to detect any malicious sites, documents, applications.

•Always use a scanner before downloading any data, PDFs, documents. It will inform you where documents have any kind of malicious things for which you have to compromise with your personal details.

•Implement end to end encryption technology. Keep a password and lock your online accounts. So that no one can randomly take a look in your accounts.

 

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