Ransomware: HardBit 2.0 asks for cyber insurance
The HardBit 2.0 ransomware group asks the company for cyber insurance information after a successful attack. The group wants to adjust their claims to the sum insured and pretends to be friendly. Security researchers at Varonis Threat Labs warn of a new ransomware group that appears to be using a new extortion tactic: HardBit 2.0 tries to convince victims that it is in their best interest to disclose all insurance details so they can customize their claims that the insurer covers all costs. Hackers: Together against the insurance HardBit was first published in October 2022…