Ars Technica

Newly discovered ransomware uses BitLocker to encrypt victim data

A previously unknown piece of ransomware, dubbed ShrinkLocker, encrypts victim data using the BitLocker feature built into the Windows operating system. BitLocker is a full-volume encryptor that ...

Hackers exploited BitLocker in ransomware attack on Romania's water agency

Authorities confirmed that operational control of the nation's water infrastructure remains intact. According to official statements, water management activities are being maintained "within normal ...
TechRepublic

What Is ShrinkLocker? New Ransomware Targets Microsoft BitLocker Encryption Feature

What Is ShrinkLocker? New Ransomware Targets Microsoft BitLocker Encryption Feature Your email has been sent A new strain of ransomware dubbed ShrinkLocker is being used by cyberattackers to target ...

Ransomware attack on Romanian water agency hits over a thousand systems

In total, around 1,000 systems are currently affected, The Register claims. It still provides its service to the Romanians, it was said, with hydrotechnical operations continuing as normal, thanks to ...

Romanian water authority hit by ransomware attack over weekend

Romanian Waters (Administrația Națională Apele Române), the country's water management authority, was hit by a ransomware ...
Ars Technica

Newly discovered ransomware uses BitLocker to encrypt victim data

Using BitLocker to hurt people just really isn't funny to me and you're wired wrong if you get your jollies from it. Even though I know what I'm doing, I'd never be so bold to think I could never be ...