Tag: Ransomware

Knight Ransomware Detection: 3.0 Ransomware Source Code Available for Sale
Knight Ransomware Detection: 3.0 Ransomware Source Code Available for Sale

The source code for Knight ransomware, a rebrand of Cyclops RaaS operation, is available for sale on a hacking forum. Researchers revealed a recent advertisement posted on the RAMP forum by an individual threat actor under the moniker Cyclops who belongs to the Knight ransomware gang. The source code for Knight ransomware version 3.0 is […]

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Play Ransomware Detection: Ongoing Ransomware Attacks Against Businesses and Critical Infrastructure in the U.S., South America, and Europe
Play Ransomware Detection: Ongoing Ransomware Attacks Against Businesses and Critical Infrastructure in the U.S., South America, and Europe

At the end of November 2023, leading U.S. cybersecurity agencies, in collaboration with international partners, issued an alert covering LockBit 3.0 ransomware attacks as part of their #StopRansomware effort aimed at boosting cybersecurity awareness. Recently, another joint Cybersecurity Advisory came out aimed at notifying defenders of the ongoing attacks by the Play ransomware group. In […]

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Cactus Ransomware Detection: Attackers Launch Targeted Attacks to Spread Ransomware Strains
Cactus Ransomware Detection: Attackers Launch Targeted Attacks to Spread Ransomware Strains

Heads up! Recent Cactus ransomware attacks are getting into the spotlight. Hackers exploit critical Qlik Sense vulnerabilities to further deliver Cactus ransomware. In other ransomware campaigns, they leverage malvertising lures to spread DanaBot malware for initial access to compromised systems.  Detecting Cactus Ransomware Infections Ransomware operators are constantly seeking new ways to proceed with payload […]

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CVE-2023-47246 Detection: Lace Tempest Hackers Actively Exploit a Zero-Day Vulnerability in SysAid IT Software
CVE-2023-47246 Detection: Lace Tempest Hackers Actively Exploit a Zero-Day Vulnerability in SysAid IT Software

This November, a set of new zero-days in the popular software products are emerging in the cyber domain, like CVE-2023-22518 affecting all versions of Confluence Data Center and Server. Shortly after its disclosure, another zero-day flaw in SysAid IT software tracked under CVE-2023-47246 comes to the scene. Microsoft revealed traces of vulnerability exploitation, with the […]

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CVE-2023-22518 Detection: Exploitation of a New Critical Vulnerability in Atlassian Confluence Leads to Cerber Ransomware Deployment 
CVE-2023-22518 Detection: Exploitation of a New Critical Vulnerability in Atlassian Confluence Leads to Cerber Ransomware Deployment 

Just over a month after the disclosure of a critical Confluence zero-day tracked as CVE-2023-22515, a novel vulnerability emerges in the cyber threat arena impacting Atlassian products. Adversaries are setting eyes on a recently fixed and maximum severity vulnerability known as CVE-2023-22518 in all versions of Confluence Data Center and Confluence Server, which enables them […]

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CVE-2023-46604 Detection: HelloKitty Ransomware Maintainers Exploits RCE Vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ
CVE-2023-46604 Detection: HelloKitty Ransomware Maintainers Exploits RCE Vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ

At the turn of November, hot over the heels of disclosing CVE-2023-43208, the Mirth Connect vulnerability, another security bug comes to the scene. Defenders notify the global community of a newly uncovered the highest severity RCE bug that affects Apache ActiveMQ products. Detect CVE-2023-46604 With emerging vulnerabilities being a juicy target for adversaries seeking to […]

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LostTrust Ransomware Detection: SFile and Mindware Advancement, Successor of MetaEncryptor Gang
LostTrust Ransomware Detection: SFile and Mindware Advancement, Successor of MetaEncryptor Gang

Novel LostTrust ransomware emerged in the cyber threatscape in early spring 2023. However, the adversary campaign hit the headlines only in September when ransomware operators were observed leveraging data leak sites and payloads quite similar to the offensive tools used by the MetaEncryptor gang. Defenders are raising concerns in response to the growing threats as […]

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Snatch Ransomware Detection: FBI & CISA Issue a Joint Alert Warning of Growing Attacks by Snatch RaaS Operators
Snatch Ransomware Detection: FBI & CISA Issue a Joint Alert Warning of Growing Attacks by Snatch RaaS Operators

Proactive ransomware detection remains one of the top priorities for defenders, marked by a rise in intrusion complexity and continuously increasing high-profile ransomware attacks. FBI and CISA notify defenders of the growing volumes of cyber attacks spreading Snatch ransomware. Snatch ransomware operators have been in the limelight in the cyber threat landscape for about five […]

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Mallox Ransomware Detection: Increasing Attacks Abusing MS-SQL Servers
Mallox Ransomware Detection: Increasing Attacks Abusing MS-SQL Servers

Cyber defenders have observed a recent surge in cyber attacks spreading Mallox ransomware. For a period of two years, ransomware operators have been abusing MS-SQL servers as the initial access vector to spread the infection further. Detect Mallox Ransomware With the growing activity of the Mallox ransomware gang and their ambitions to expand the impact […]

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Detecting Abused Legitimate Tools Applied by Hackers in the Human-Operated Ransomware Attacks
Detecting Abused Legitimate Tools Applied by Hackers in the Human-Operated Ransomware Attacks

With the constantly changing cyber threat landscape and the increasing sophistication of the adversary toolkit, information exchange between cybersecurity experts is of paramount value.  On January 25 and 26, 2023, the global cyber defender community welcomed the sixth JSAC2023 conference for security analysts aimed to boost their expertise in the field. This annual cybersecurity event […]

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