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Intel471 Ransomware Review in 2021 Q4
Intel471's ransomware review for Q4 2021 identified 722 attacks by 34 ransomware variants, with the highest activity in November. The most active variants were LockBit 2.0 (29.7%), Conti (19%), PYSA (10.5%), and Hive (10.1%). Key sectors impacted included manufacturing, healthcare, and technology. The review noted a 110-attack increase from Q3 2021. Less active groups included FiveHands, Haron, Payload[.]bin, and Thanos.
LokiLocker
LokiLocker is a new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation identified by Blackberry’s Research and Intelligence Team in mid-August 2021. While it shares similarities with LockBit, it is not a direct descendant. LokiLocker has around 30 affiliates and includes an optional wiper functionality, which deletes non-system files and overwrites the MBR if ransom demands are not met, rendering the system unusable.
IRS Themed Phishing with Emotet
Emotet's latest phishing campaign capitalizes on the 2022 U.S. tax season, using IRS-themed emails to lure victims. Cofense Intelligence reports that the campaign attaches a zip file containing a malicious document, which, when executed, drops the Emotet .dll file onto the victim's workstation. This tactic has been recurrent in previous years.
German Government Warns Usage of Kaspersky AV
The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) advises against using Kaspersky antivirus software, urging users to consider alternative products. This caution stems from concerns over Kaspersky's potential ties to the Russian government amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict. BSI highlights the risks posed by the software's extensive system authorizations and encrypted, non-verifiable connections to the manufacturer's servers.
Cisco Talso Analyzes BlackCat RaaS
Cisco Talos reports on the notorious BlackCat (aka ALPHV) Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) group, which has been active in the cyber threat landscape since November 2021. With over 30% of its victims based in the US, BlackCat has compromised numerous companies globally. Initially thought to be a rebrand of BlackMatter and DarkSide, it was later found to be a separate entity with affiliates from both groups. Cisco Talos analyzed BlackCat's campaigns in September and December, noting similarities in tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) with other human-operated ransomware attacks. The attack flow typically involves initial compromise, exploration and data exfiltration, attack preparation, and execution.
Conti Source Code Leak
Conti leaks continue from a Ukrainian security researcher under the Twitter handle @ContiLeaks. The latest leak, provided on March 20th, 2022, via VirusTotal, includes the source code for 'conti v3'. BleepingComputer conducted a review of the uploaded files, identifying the code as authentic and dated January 25th, 2021, making it newer than previously leaked code. BleepingComputer was able to compile the code without any issues, confirming its authenticity.
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