Digital risk management firm BI.ZONE said hackers are more likely to carry out attacks using encryption programs to disable computer systems in Russia without the possibility of recovering them, even for a ransom. It has been reported DEA News.
According to Oleg Skulkin, head of the company’s cyber intelligence department, experts are observing that more and more new changes are emerging in malware. The expert emphasized that in most cases, ransomware attacks private companies, but ordinary users can also become their targets.
“Often, these attackers are financially motivated, but lately we’re seeing more and more ransomware being used to disable computer systems beyond recovery,” Skulkin said.
Earlier, according to the cybersecurity company StormWall, the number of DDoS attacks on banks and payment systems in Russia in February 2023 was known. augmented.
It was noted that the first attacks on Russian financial institutions were recorded by experts on March 7, since then the number and strength of attacks has only increased.
Source: Gazeta
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