- Security bugs in ransomware leak sites helped save six companies from paying hefty ransoms by exposing vulnerabilities in the web infrastructure used by ransomware gangs.
- Two companies received decryption keys that allowed them to recover their data without paying, while four crypto firms were warned before their files were encrypted.
- Security researcher Vangelis Stykas identified flaws in the operations of ransomware groups, including default passwords and exposed API endpoints.
- The vulnerabilities allowed Stykas to access information about the gangs and their victims, revealing potential real-world server locations.
- The research highlights that ransomware gangs are susceptible to basic security issues, suggesting a potential avenue for law enforcement to combat cybercrime.
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