Author: HackWatchit

The US extradites LockBit ransomware developer, Rostislav Panev, from Israel. Learn how his arrest impacts the fight against cybercrime and understand LockBit’s devastating impact. The United States has achieved a significant victory in its ongoing battle against cybercrime with the extradition of Rostislav Panev, a 51-year-old dual Russian and Israeli national, who is accused of being a key developer of the notorious LockBit ransomware.  Panev is alleged to have been deeply involved in the development and maintenance of the LockBit ransomware from its inception around 2019 until at least February 2024. During this period, he and his co-conspirators are believed…

A ransomware attack hit the Micronesian state of Yap, causing the health system network to go down. Pierluigi Paganini March 16, 2025 A Micronesian state suffered a ransomware attack and was forced to shut down all computers of its government health agency. A state in Micronesia, the state of Yap, suffered a ransomware attack, forcing the shutdown of all computers in its government health agency. Yap is one of the four states of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), a Pacific island nation. It consists of four main islands and several atolls, located in the western Pacific Ocean. Yap is…

25 Oct 2022 Webcast: How to Detect and Respond to Business Email (M365) Compromise w/ the BHIS DFIR Team  Webcast: How DNS can be abused for Command & Control w/ Troy Wojewoda Looking For Something?Browse by category Select Category Alyssa Snow  (7) Ashley Knowles  (1) Ashley Van Hoesen  (1) Author  (402) Backdoors & Breaches  (7) Beau Bullock  (32) Ben Bowman  (1) Ben Burkhart  (1) Blue Team  (101) Blue Team Tools  (40) Brian Fehrman  (18) Brian Ireland  (1) Brian King  (20) Bronwen Aker  (1) C2  (29) Cameron Cartier  (2) Carrie Roberts  (5) Chris Sullo  (1) Chris Traynor  (2) CJ Cox  (8) Connor Costigan  (1) Corey Ham  (4) Craig Vincent  (2) Dale Hobbs  (3) Daniel Pizarro  (1) Darin Roberts  (1) Dave Blandford  (2) David Fletcher  (30) David Perez  (1) Deb Wigley  (1)…

Security researcher Yohanes Nugroho has released a decryptor for the Linux variant of Akira ransomware, which utilizes GPU power to retrieve the decryption key and unlock files for free. Nugroho developed the decryptor after being asked for help from a friend, deeming the encrypted system solvable within a week, based on how Akira generates encryption keys using timestamps. The project ended up taking three weeks due to unforeseen complexities, and the researcher spent $1,200 on GPU resources to crack the encryption key, but eventually, he succeeded. Using GPUs to brute force keys Nugroho’s decryptor does not work like a traditional…

Our nation’s state, local, tribal and territorial (SLTT) organizations continue to face increasing cyber threats, from both foreign and domestic actors. Artificial intelligence is quickly evolving, making it easier for cybercriminals to target government organizations and more difficult for those whose job it is to protect them. Therefore, it is crucial to conduct regular self-assessments to identify strengths and weaknesses and mature cybersecurity programs over time. The Nationwide Cybersecurity Review (NCSR) is a no-cost assessment, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and conducted by the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC®). It is open to all…

ASRock Industrial, adhering to IEC 62443-4-1 security development lifecycle processes, proudly announces that its iEP-5010G Industrial IoT controller has achieved the IEC 62443-4-2 certification, marking a significant milestone in secure industrial edge computing. By developing the iEP-5010G in alignment with the comprehensive ANSI/ISA-62443 standards, which address the security needs of key stakeholders in an Industrial Automation and Control System (IACS) environment, including asset owners, service providers, system integrators, and product suppliers.  The iEP-5010G exemplifies ASRock Industrial’s commitment to internationally recognized security protocols. As one of the first x86-based IPC solutions to earn this certification, the iEP-5010G empowers enterprises across diverse…

25 Oct 2022 Webcast: Introduction to Pentesting w/ Mike Felch Webcast: How Bartending Made Me a Better Infosec Consultant w/ Ben Burkhart Looking For Something?Browse by category Select Category Alyssa Snow  (7) Ashley Knowles  (1) Ashley Van Hoesen  (1) Author  (402) Backdoors & Breaches  (7) Beau Bullock  (32) Ben Bowman  (1) Ben Burkhart  (1) Blue Team  (101) Blue Team Tools  (40) Brian Fehrman  (18) Brian Ireland  (1) Brian King  (20) Bronwen Aker  (1) C2  (29) Cameron Cartier  (2) Carrie Roberts  (5) Chris Sullo  (1) Chris Traynor  (2) CJ Cox  (8) Connor Costigan  (1) Corey Ham  (4) Craig Vincent  (2) Dale Hobbs  (3) Daniel Pizarro  (1) Darin Roberts  (1) Dave Blandford  (2) David Fletcher  (30) David Perez  (1) Deb Wigley  (1) Debjeet Banerjee  (1) Derek Banks  (13) Derrick Rauch  (1) DFIR  (1) DNSTAP  (1) Ethan Robish  (14)…

The following is a guest post from Rostyslav Bortman, Founder at Ethereum Ukraine.If you’re planning to launch a stablecoin or preparing for a token generation event (TGE), your choice of blockchain likely comes down to two major contenders: Ethereum or Solana.At first glance, the decision seems straightforward—Solana is faster and cheaper, while Ethereum’s Layer 1 (L1) remains costly and slow. But is it really that simple?Ethereum today is no longer just an L1 blockchain; it’s part of a much larger, modular ecosystem that includes a growing Layer 2 (L2) infrastructure. The real issue? The market hasn’t fully adapted to this modular…

Why Is Management of NHIs Integral for Dynamic Cloud Resources? How often have we heard about data leaks and security breaches? The frequency of such incidents highlights the pressing need for robust security measures. One such measure that often goes overlooked is the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs), a critical component of cloud security. New paradigms of technology, such as the cloud, bring unique security challenges, and coping with them requires a proactive approach. Here’s where NHIs come into play. As machine identities, they are an intrinsic part of the cloud ecosystem. They function by using a “Secret”, a unique…