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RansomHub affiliate leverages multi-function Betruger backdoor

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RansomHub affiliate leverages multi-function Betruger backdoor 2025-03-20 at 12:03 By Zeljka Zorz A RansomHub affiliate is leveraging a new multi-function backdoor dubbed Betruger to perform various actions during their attacks, Symantec researchers have discovered. The Betruger backdoor The malware can take screenshots, log keystroke, scan networks, dump credentials, upload files to a command and control […]

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Chinese APT Tools Found in Ransomware Schemes, Blurring Attribution Lines

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Chinese APT Tools Found in Ransomware Schemes, Blurring Attribution Lines 2025-02-20 at 19:29 By Ryan Naraine China-linked cyberespionage toolkits are popping up in ransomware attacks, forcing defenders to rethink how they combat state-backed hackers. The post Chinese APT Tools Found in Ransomware Schemes, Blurring Attribution Lines appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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Private US companies targeted by Stonefly APT

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Private US companies targeted by Stonefly APT 2024-10-03 at 14:01 By Zeljka Zorz Undeterred by the indictment issued against one of its alleged members, North Korean APT group Stonefly (aka APT45) continues to target companies in the US, Symantec threat analysts warned. About Stonefly Also known as Andariel and OnyxFleet, Stonefly has been linked to

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Chinese hackers compromised an ISP to deliver malicious software updates

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Chinese hackers compromised an ISP to deliver malicious software updates 2024-08-05 at 13:46 By Zeljka Zorz APT StormBamboo compromised a undisclosed internet service provider (ISP) to poison DNS queries and thus deliver malware to target organizations, Volexity researchers have shared. Malware delivery via automatic software updates StormBamboo (aka Evasive Panda, aka StormCloud), a Chinese-speaking threat

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The effects of law enforcement takedowns on the ransomware landscape

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The effects of law enforcement takedowns on the ransomware landscape 2024-03-13 at 17:03 By Zeljka Zorz While the results of law enforcement action against ransomware-as-a-service operators Alphv/BlackCat and LockBit are yet to be fully realized, the August 2023 disruption of the Qakbot botnet has had one notable effect: ransomware affiliates have switched to vulnerability exploitation

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Broadcom Merges Symantec and Carbon Black Into New Business Unit

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Broadcom Merges Symantec and Carbon Black Into New Business Unit 2024-03-11 at 21:01 By SecurityWeek News Fresh off its $69 billion acquisition of VMware, Broadcom creates an Enterprise Security Group unit that merges Symantec and Carbon Black. The post Broadcom Merges Symantec and Carbon Black Into New Business Unit appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article

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Most dual ransomware attacks occur within 48 hours

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Most dual ransomware attacks occur within 48 hours 02/10/2023 at 12:16 By Helga Labus Since July 2023, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has noticed a new trend: dual ransomware attacks on the same victim, occurring in close proximity of one another. Dual ransomware attacks Dual ransomware attacks are when against the same victim occurr

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Attackers use fallback ransomware if LockBit gets blocked

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Attackers use fallback ransomware if LockBit gets blocked 14/09/2023 at 13:15 By Zeljka Zorz Your security solutions might stave off a LockBit infection, but you might still end up with encrypted files: according to Symantec’s threat researchers, some affiliates are using the 3AM ransomware as a fallback option in case LockBit gets flagged and blocked.

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The rise and evolution of supply chain attacks

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The rise and evolution of supply chain attacks 13/09/2023 at 07:03 By Help Net Security A supply chain attack is a cyberattack that focuses on a third-party supplier providing essential services or software to the supply chain. In this Help Net Security video, Dick O’Brien, Principal Intelligence Analyst in the Symantec Threat Hunter team, discusses

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New Buhti ransomware uses leaked payloads and public exploits

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New Buhti ransomware uses leaked payloads and public exploits 26/05/2023 at 08:09 By Helga Labus A newly identified ransomware operation has refashioned leaked LockBit and Babuk payloads into Buhti ransomware, to launch attacks on both Windows and Linux systems. Use of public exploits One notable aspect of the attackers leveraging the Buhti ransomware is their

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Dissecting Rancoz Ransomware

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Dissecting Rancoz Ransomware 11/05/2023 at 15:46 By cybleinc CRIL analyzes Rancoz, a new ransomware variant that is leveraging Vice Society’s codebase to target a wider victim base. The post Dissecting Rancoz Ransomware appeared first on Cyble. This article is an excerpt from Cyble View Original Source React to this headline:

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