It is far easier to hack a regular laptop than it is to hack the entire business infrastructure. This is especially concerning since the attack only came around in late May of this year. As of today, as many as 150 organizations have been impacted by this particular breach. launches a ransomware program called WasteLocker, which demands anywhere from $500,000 up to a million dollars in ransom. The next time the remote user connects to the corporate network, it is easy for hackers to get access to the internal systems and resources. Then, if the device is determined to be a part of such a network, the malicious code infects the device.

It evaluates devices to determine whether or not they are affiliated with a business network. But where it differs from traditional malware is that it does not infect every single device. is deploying malware on common websites that workers might be visiting, like news outlets and blogs. How is Evil Corp Leveraging Remote Workers?Įvil Corp. They are wreaking havoc for companies already struggling to adapt to the changes brought about by the virus - and they are using remote workers to make it all happen. This group of cybercriminals is infiltrating networks with a sophisticated new type of ransomware. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 lockdowns, organizations have seen an increase in attacks against remote workers, particularly social engineering attacks like phishing and pharming.īut now, a new threat has emerged from the advanced hacking network known as Evil Corp. As more and more employees start working from home, cyber threats evolve and become more advanced.

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