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Cybersecurity researchers have detailed an updated version of an advanced fingerprinting and redirection toolkit called WoofLocker, engineered to conduct tech support scams.  The sophisticated traffic redirection scheme was first documented by Malwarebytes in January 2020, leveraging JavaScript embedded in compromised websites to perform anti-bot and web traffic filtering checks to serve next-stage JavaScript that redirects users to a browser locker (Browlock).[1]

This redirection mechanism, in

In recent years, there has been a growing debate about the legality and risks of using leaked ransomware data for competitor intelligence. Some people argue that it is perfectly legal, while others believe it is a form of cyber espionage and should be illegal.  The legal status of using leaked ransomware data is complex. It depends on a few factors, including the jurisdiction in which the data was obtained, the purpose for which it is being used, and the type of data being used.

No specific law