BlackSuit Ransomware Strikes: Ignoble Scorpius’ Not-So-Small Demands!
BlackSuit ransomware is back with a vengeance, rebranding from Royal and targeting industries globally. Despite claiming “small compensation,” their demands equal about 1.6% of a victim’s annual revenue. With 93 victims so far, Ignoble Scorpius, the masterminds behind this threat, show no signs of stopping. Stay vigilant or risk being black-suited!
Hot Take:
It seems like the Ignoble Scorpius group has decided to give their ransomware a makeover, because why not? After all, even cybercriminals need to stay trendy! With their new BlackSuit ransomware, they’re making quite the splash, extorting businesses for a “small compensation” that’s anything but. You’ve got to love the irony in their branding: they sound like they’re selling a luxury suit when really, they’re just trying to rip apart your digital wardrobe. Watch out, construction and manufacturing industries, this is one fashion accessory you definitely don’t want!
Key Points:
- BlackSuit ransomware is a rebranded version of Royal ransomware, operational since May 2023.
- The group behind it, Ignoble Scorpius, has targeted at least 93 victims globally, with a focus on construction and manufacturing.
- Ransom demands average 1.6% of the victim’s annual revenue, hardly the “small compensation” they claim.
- Victims are primarily based in the United States.
- Palo Alto Networks offers solutions to protect against these threats.