Threat Spotlight: Cisco Talos Thwarts Access to Massive International Exploit Kit Generating $60M Annually From Ransomware Alone

By Talos Group This post was authored by Nick Biasini with contributions from Joel Esler , Warren Mercer , Matt Olney , Melissa Taylor , and Craig Williams . Executive Summary Today, Cisco struck a blow to a group of hackers, disrupting a significant international revenue stream generated by the notorious Angler Exploit Kit. Angler is one of the largest exploit kit found on the market and has been making news as it has been linked to several high-profile malvertising/ransomware campaigns. This is the most advanced and concerning exploit kit on the market – designed […]

Source:: Cisco Security Notice