"Darkside 2.0 Ransomware Promises Fastest Ever Encryption Speeds"

Threat intelligence experts warn of a new version of the Darkside ransomware variant that its creators claim will feature faster encryption speeds, VoIP calling, and virtual machine targeting. The Russian-speaking hacking group claims that the Windows version of Darkside 2.0 encrypts files faster than any other ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) and is twice as speedy as the previous iteration. Darkside 2.0 now also features multithreading in both Windows and Linux versions. The Linux version of the ransomware can now target VMware ESXi vulnerabilities, meaning it can hijack virtual machines and encrypt their virtual hard drives. The new version of the ransomware is also redesigned to target network-attached storages (NAS), including Synology and OMV, for even more pervasive encryption of victim systems. Darkside 2.0 also features a “call on us” function enabling affiliates to make VoIP calls for free to victims. This allows adversaries to exert extra pressure on victims to pay up.
 

Infosecurity reports: "Darkside 2.0 Ransomware Promises Fastest Ever Encryption Speeds"