A criminal group known for using ransomware was recently caught off guard when its own website was tampered with. The website, which the gang normally uses to publish stolen data from their victims, was replaced with a short message warning against illegal activity. The message read: “Don’t do crime. CRIME IS BAD. xoxo from Prague.” What a sneaky way to reference gossip girl, isn’t it?
At the time of this report, the website remained altered. It is not yet known if the person or group behind the hack also accessed any files or data belonging to the ransomware gang.
The group, known by the name Everest, has been involved in several cyberattacks since it first appeared in 2020. It is believed to be based in Russia. Over the years, Everest has taken credit for stealing large amounts of data, including information from a popular cannabis store chain, which affected hundreds of thousands of customers. Government agencies in the United States and Brazil have also been listed among their victims.
Ransomware attacks like these are designed to scare companies and organizations into paying money in exchange for keeping their private information from being made public. But recent reports suggest that fewer victims are giving in to the demands. More businesses have started refusing to pay, which has made these attacks less profitable for criminals.
While international law enforcement agencies have had some success in shutting down hacking groups, Everest has managed to stay active. However, this incident shows that even exp
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