Anvilogic Forge Threat Research Reports
Here you can find an accumulation of trending threats published weekly by the Anvilogic team.
We curate threat intelligence to provide situational awareness and actionable insights
Atomic detections that serve as the foundation of our detection framework.
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Ransomware Attack Techniques
Symantec analyzes ransomware groups Hive, Conti, and Avoslocker, identifying common TTPs. Initial access involves RDP exploits and phishing. Persistence is maintained with AnyDesk and firewall modifications. Tools like ADRecon are used for discovery, while Mimikatz aids in credential access. Lateral movement utilizes PsExec and WMI, and data exfiltration employs RClone and FileZilla.
Stormous Ransomware Breaches Coca-Cola
Stormous ransomware claims to have breached Coca-Cola's network, exfiltrating 161GB of data, including admin credentials and payment information. The group is selling the data for 1.65 Bitcoin. Coca-Cola is investigating the claim, which follows a poll by Stormous targeting Coca-Cola with the most votes among other companies.
New Black Basta, Ransomware Gang
The Black Basta ransomware gang emerged in April 2022, compromising 12 organizations and using double extortion tactics. Research suggests a potential rebrand of the Conti group. The gang lists ten victims on their site, with several likely negotiating or paying to have their listings removed.
Log4Shell Vulnerability Vast & Abundant
The Log4Shell vulnerability, first identified in December 2021, remains widespread and largely unpatched. Research from Rezilion indicates that 60% of affected packages are still vulnerable, with ongoing downloads of unpatched Log4j versions. Despite its severity and ease of exploitation, factors such as lack of awareness and third-party software dependencies contribute to the persistence of the vulnerability. Threat groups like HAFNIUM, APT35, Tunnel Vision, and APT41/Deep Panda are actively attempting to exploit it.
Austin Peay State University Ransomware Attack
A ransomware attack disrupted Austin Peay State University on April 27, 2022, prompting an urgent campus-wide alert to disconnect from the network. While the threat was reportedly contained and didn’t interrupt classes or exams, the responsible ransomware group was never identified.
Conti Ransomware Hits Costa Rica Electricity
Junta Administrativa del Servicio Eléctrico de Cartago (JASEC), a government agency controlling electricity in Cartago, Costa Rica, has been impacted by Conti ransomware. The attack occurred on Saturday, targeting systems managing the company's emails, website, and administrative collection systems, which were encrypted. JASEC's general manager Luis Solano assured customers that 'electricity and internet services operate normally,' but the incident has inhibited customers from paying electric or internet bills. Bill payments have been suspended until the issue is resolved.
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