REvil Dead, And Other Spooky Security Tales

ReliaQuest’s blog post reviews the resurgence and persistence of ransomware in 2021, focusing on REvil’s high-profile activity and apparent disruption, recent victim incidents (including Ferrara Candy), the use of popular cultural lures (e.g., Squid Game) to distribute malware, and the evolving law enforcement and policy responses; it is advisory and non-technical, urging vigilance and intelligence-driven defenses.