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Conti Source Code Breeds New Ransomware Strains
Cyble identifies new ransomware strains—BlueSky, Meow, Putin Team, and ScareCrow—derived from leaked Conti source code. These strains have unique file extensions and use various communication methods. The ease of using leaked source code indicates a potential rise in custom ransomware operations with minimal investment.
FIN7's Growth and Evolution
PRODAFT's analysis of FIN7 reveals the cybercrime group's collaboration with ransomware gangs like LockBit and REvil. Targeting high-value companies globally, FIN7 focuses on financial gains through extortion and data monetization. Their organized structure includes management, developers, pentesters, and affiliates, enabling sophisticated and coordinated attacks.
Troubles in the Cloud with AWS Elastic IP Transfer Feature
Mitiga researchers warn of security risks associated with AWS's new Elastic IP transfer feature, which allows IP transfers between AWS accounts. Attackers with compromised IAM rights could exploit this feature, disassociating and transferring EIPs, causing denial of service, and tampering with DNS records.
Royal Ransomware Strikes with Seeds from Conti
Trend Micro reports Royal ransomware's emergence in September 2022, using tactics similar to Conti, including callback phishing. The group employs a mix of old and new techniques, leveraging tools like Cobalt Strike and Qakbot for lateral movement and RClone for data exfiltration, establishing itself as a significant cybercrime threat.
Threat Actors Continue to Flood the PyPI Platform with Information Stealers
Phylum reports a surge in malicious uploads to PyPI, targeting software developers with information-stealing malware like ANGEL stealer and Celestial Stealer. These new packages, following a November campaign with W4SP stealer, have attracted over 2500 downloads. Phylum's research has led to the removal of these malicious packages.
US Agencies Warn of BEC Attacks Targeting Food Shipments
US agencies warn of BEC phishing campaigns targeting food shipments, risking contamination and reputational damage. Criminals use spearphishing and spoofed emails to steal shipments of goods like sugar and powdered milk, valued between $100,000 and $600,000. Companies are urged to stay vigilant against these scams.
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