[Krebs on Security] Conti Ransom Gang Starts Selling Access to Victims

Krebs on Security has posted a new item. The Conti ransomware affiliate program appears to have altered its business plan recently. Organizations infected with Conti's malware who refuse to negotiate a ransom payment are added to Conti's victim shaming blog, where confidential files stolen from victims may be published or sold. But sometime over the past 48 hours, the cybercriminal syndicate updated its victim shaming blog to indicate that it is now selling access to many of the organizations it has hacked. Please use the link above to continue reading this posting. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Do you have data blinders on? In a world with increasingly sophisticated threats, an information-only approach to data loss prevention can lead to serious consequences. A new report from 451 Research and Proofpoint, Adapting Information Protection for a Changing World, details why a people-centric approach is essential. Get the report: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, BrianKrebs P.S. You may manage your subscription here: