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Analysis of Lockbit 2.0 Impact
Palo Alto Unit 42 reports Lockbit 2.0 as the leading ransomware in 2022, causing 46% of breaches. Major targets include the legal, construction, and retail sectors, with the U.S. being the hardest hit.
Federal Agencies Shutdown SSNDOB Marketplace
On June 7, 2022, federal agencies, in coordination with Cyprus and Latvia, shut down the SSNDOB Marketplace, a cybercrime site selling stolen personal information, including social security numbers. The marketplace generated over $19 million in sales revenue and contained data on more than 24 million U.S. residents. The shutdown aims to prevent identity fraud and protect victims.
Bumblebee Loader Pairs with Quantum Ransomware
Kroll's Cyber Risk tracking of Bumblebee loader has identified its use in Quantum Locker's ransomware campaigns. Bumblebee serves as the initial infection vector, leading to the download of Cobalt Strike and subsequent ransomware deployment within 22 hours. The campaigns typically start with phishing emails or web contact forms, delivering the Bumblebee payload within an ISO file containing a shortcut (LNK) and DLL file. Upon execution, the DLL file downloads Bumblebee, which creates persistence through a scheduled task. Bumblebee includes features such as using Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) for reconnaissance, executing commands via PowerShell or Wscript, process injection, and C2 communication.
Windows Search Vulnerability Identified
BleepingComputer reports a Windows search vulnerability allowing malicious code execution via Word documents. The 'search-ms' URI protocol handler can query remote file shares, enabling the attacker's application to run if the victim executes the file and accepts the security prompt.
Red Canary's Latest Research Explores Email Auto-Forwarding Rules
Red Canary's research highlights the dangers of email auto-forwarding rules in business email compromises. Adversaries use these rules to exfiltrate data and maintain access to compromised accounts, causing significant financial losses. The FBI's IC3 reports victims' losses exceeding $43 billion from June 2016 to December 2021.
NCC Group’s Recap of Ransomware Activity in April 2022
NCC Group's April 2022 review indicates a rise in ransomware activity compared to March 2022 and 2021. Industrial, consumer cyclical, and technology sectors were most targeted. Notable increases in Cl0p ransomware incidents were observed, while Lockbit 2.0 and Conti remained the most problematic groups.
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