In breve
A US CEO running a ransomware remediation firm has been criminally charged with allegedly defrauding victims: prosecutors say he secretly paid the attackers for decryption keys, then billed clients as if he had used his own proprietary...
Come funziona
A US CEO running a ransomware remediation firm has been criminally charged with allegedly defrauding victims: prosecutors say he secretly paid the attackers for decryption keys, then billed clients as if he had used his own proprietary...
Indicatori rossi
- Vendor insists it has a "proprietary decryptor" but cannot demonstrate it on a test file. No technical logs, screenshots, or step by step recovery notes are ever shared. Quote is unusually high and payment is rushed before any proof of recovery. What to do Demand a written recovery plan, evidence of techniques used, and itemised billing. Verify the firm's reputation through independent reviews and law enforcement references (e.g. FBI, NoMoreRansom). Never pay the "recovery" fee before you have access to your data and can confirm it is intact
Cosa fare
- 1Verify the firm's reputation through independent reviews and law enforcement references (e.g.
- 2Never pay the "recovery" fee before you have access to your data and can confirm it is intact.
Fonte
bleepingcomputer
Fonte verificata da Mythos Forensic Team
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-recovery-ceo-charged-over-secret-ransom-payments/FAQ
Ransomware recovery CEO charged for secretly paying attackers and lying about proprietary decryptors e una truffa reale?
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Quali sono i primi segnali?
Vendor insists it has a "proprietary decryptor" but cannot demonstrate it on a test file. No technical logs, screenshots, or step by step recovery notes are ever shared. Quote is unusually high and payment is rushed before any proof of recovery. What to do Demand a written recovery plan, evidence of techniques used, and itemised billing. Verify the firm's reputation through independent reviews and law enforcement references (e.g. FBI, NoMoreRansom). Never pay the "recovery" fee before you have access to your data and can confirm it is intact
Cosa devo fare subito?
Verify the firm's reputation through independent reviews and law enforcement references (e.g.; Never pay the "recovery" fee before you have access to your data and can confirm it is intact.
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