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Inside the Operations of the Royal Ransomware Gang
The Royal ransomware gang, emerging in September 2022 and linked to former Conti members, is identified as a significant threat. Recently associated with the BlackSuit encryptor, the gang may be considering rebranding due to law enforcement pressure. Operating in small teams, the group includes subgroups like Zeon, Silent Ransom Group, and BlackBasta, and allies with BlackCat/ALPHV, AvosLocker, and others. They utilize tools such as Emotet, IcedID, and Sliver for their attacks.
South Korean Industries Under Attack by North Korean APT
North Korean APT group ITG10, also known as ScarCruft or Richochet Chollima, targets South Korean entities across various sectors, including communication, education, energy, and government. Using malicious lure documents, ITG10 distributes RokRAT malware via PowerShell scripts. IBM's Security X-Force highlights the group's focus on strategic, political, and military information related to the Korean peninsula.
Intrusions from Asylum Ambuscade Runs with Mixed Objectives
Cybercrime group Asylum Ambuscade targets financial services and government entities in Central Asia, Europe, and North America. Using phishing emails exploiting the Follina vulnerability (CVE-2022-30190) and malicious Google Ads, the group deploys spyware like AHKBOT. Their objectives include stealing confidential information and webmail credentials, with mixed motives of espionage and financial gain. ESET highlights the group's evolving target profile and tactics.
CVE-2023-34362: Signs of Clop & MOVEit Dates Back to 2021
The MOVEit vulnerability, CVE-2023-34362, has been exploited by the Clop ransomware gang since 2021. Researchers from Kroll and Huntress revealed that Clop meticulously planned for mass exploitation, with significant activity noted in April 2022 and early as July 2021. Recent attacks starting May 27, 2023, targeted numerous organizations for data theft and extortion, leveraging the long US holiday weekend. Clop has notified victims, demanding communication by June 14, 2023.
Bl00dy Ransomware Compromises Indian University
The Bl00dy ransomware gang is actively targeting educational institutions using the PaperCut NG vulnerability CVE-2023-27350. The FBI and CISA issued advisories about this threat on May 12, 2023. Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL) reported that Bl00dy has targeted at least six colleges and schools since May 1st. Their latest attack compromised an Indian university, with the group providing screenshots of their administrative access via RDP.
North Korea Refines Social Media Tactics for Targeting of Specific Sectors
A joint advisory from US and South Korean intelligence agencies warns of North Korean threat group Kimsuky targeting education, media, and think tanks. Kimsuky uses refined social media tactics and spearphishing for information collection. By impersonating trusted sources, Kimsuky tricks victims into exposing sensitive information, aiding the regime's cyber espionage efforts.
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