Netwalker ransomware – Cyber Security Review

Netwalker ransomware – Cyber Security Review

Netwalker ransomware hits Pakistan’s largest private power utility

Posted onSeptember 8, 2020September 9, 2020

K-Electric, the sole electricity provider for Karachi, Pakistan, has suffered a Netwalker ransomware attack that led to the disruption of billing and online services. K-Electric is Pakistan’s largest power supplier, serving 2.5 million customers and employing over 10 thousand people. Read More …

Take a “NetWalk” on the Wild Side

Posted onAugust 3, 2020August 5, 2020

The NetWalker ransomware, initially known as Mailto, was first detected in August 2019. Since then, new variants were discovered throughout 2019 and the beginning of 2020, with a strong uptick noticed in March of this year. NetWalker has noticeably evolved Read More …

FBI warns of Netwalker ransomware targeting US government and organisations

Posted onJuly 29, 2020July 30, 2020

The FBI has issued a security alert about Netwalker ransomware operators targeting U.S. and foreign government organizations, advising their victims not to pay the ransom and reporting incidents to their local FBI field offices. FBI’s flash alert also provides indicators Read More …

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