Bottom line: n0n ransomware gang's tactics have escalated, putting more pressure on victims to pay ransoms.
What's happening: The n0n ransomware gang has been linked to several high-profile attacks, including a breach at a major US-based airline in November 2022. In a recent case, a victim was forced to pay a ransom of $100,000 after the gang threatened to destroy their backup copies.
What to do: Security leaders should implement robust backup and disaster recovery strategies to mitigate the risk of ransomware attacks. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has also provided guidance on how to protect against n0n ransomware gang activity. --- Here is the rewritten briefing: Ransomware Gang's Tactics Escalate Summary: The n0n ransomware gang's ransom notes now include a threat to destroy backup copies of encrypted data, significantly increasing pressure on victims to pay ransoms.
Bottom line: n0n ransomware gang's tactics have escalated, putting more pressure on victims to pay ransoms.
What's happening: The n0n ransomware gang has been linked to several high-profile attacks, including a breach at a major US-based airline in November 2022, with ransom notes found on infected systems in Australia, the UK, and other countries.
What to do: Security leaders should implement robust backup and disaster recovery strategies to mitigate the risk of ransomware attacks, and follow guidance from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on protecting against n0n ransomware gang activity.