Mar 06, 2024NewsroomCyber Crime / Ransomware The threat actors behind the BlackCat ransomware have shut down their darknet website and likely pulled an exit scam after uploading a bogus law enforcement seizure banner. “ALPHV/BlackCat did not get seized. They are exit scamming their affiliates,” security researcher Fabian Wosar said. “It is blatantly obvious when you […]
Multistage RA World Ransomware Uses Anti-AV Tactics, Exploits GPO Ransomware The Trend Micro threat hunting team came across an RA World attack involving multistage components designed to ensure maximum impact. By: Nathaniel Morales, Katherine Casona, Ieriz Nicolle Gonzalez, Ivan Nicole Chavez, Maristel Policarpio, Jacob Santos March 04, 2024 Read time: ( words) The RA World […]
Attack. Remediate. Repeat? Speak to any organization infiltrated by ransomware—the most dangerous malware in the world—and they’ll be blunt: They’d do anything to avoid getting hit twice. But ransomware attacks have been ramping up in 2023 and reinfections are occurring all over the globe, forcing lean IT teams to prepare. Why are businesses getting hit […]
Sep 18, 2023THNThreat Intelligence / Ransomware The financially motivated threat actor known as UNC3944 is pivoting to ransomware deployment as part of an expansion to its monetization strategies, Mandiant has revealed. “UNC3944 has demonstrated a stronger focus on stealing large amounts of sensitive data for extortion purposes and they appear to understand Western business practices, […]