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Cybereason Analysis of ALPHV/BlackCat Ransomware
Cybereason's analysis of ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware reveals its Rust-based code, double and triple extortion methods, and connections to DarkSide/BlackMatter. The ransomware has targeted various industries, including telecom, insurance, retail, and pharmaceuticals, impacting notable companies in Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.
Trickbot Mystery
Intel471 and AdvIntel report a decline in Trickbot activity, with no campaigns observed in 2022. The last campaign was on December 28th, 2021. The drop may indicate a shift towards Emotet operations. Trickbot’s infrastructure remains active, and related malware like Emotet, Bazar, and Bokbot continue to pose threats.
Sandworm Team New Malware, Cyclops Blink
NCSC reports Cyclops Blink, a new Linux malware by Sandworm Team, targeting SOHO network devices since June 2019. The modular botnet malware can download/upload files, extract system information, and update itself, persisting via firmware updates. It uses OpenSSL for C2 communication, selecting C2 server addresses randomly.
Phishing with Citibank Lures
Phishing campaigns targeting Citibank customers are capturing login credentials and personal information. Emails warn of account suspension and link to fake login pages. Another campaign offers monetary prizes to gather personal details. Predominantly targeting Americans (81%), these campaigns also affect UK (7%) and South Korean (4%) users.
IsaacWiper and HermeticWizard
ESET researchers have identified IsaacWiper, deployed against Ukraine on February 24, 2022, and HermeticWizard, which aids in spreading HermeticWiper via WMI and SMB. IsaacWiper and HermeticWiper show no coding similarities but both use the same code-signing certificate from Hermetica Digital Ltd, issued on April 13, 2021.
Dragos 2021 Industrial Control System (ICS)/Operational Technology (OT)
Dragos' 2021 report on ICS/OT cybersecurity reveals that the manufacturing sector was the most targeted, with 211 ransomware incidents. LockBit 2.0 and Conti were responsible for 51% of all attacks, especially affecting metal products, automotive, and plastics. Poor security practices and weak network controls were significant factors in these breaches.
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