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Telegram Changes Privacy Policy
Telegram – the instant messaging platform popular with ransomware groups and cybercriminals because of its user privacy features – recently updated its privacy policy in an effort to discourage criminals from abusing the platform.
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Rhysida Using Oyster Backdoor in Attacks
The Rhysida ransomware group has been using the Oyster backdoor in attacks, leveraging fake websites to trick users into downloading malicious software.
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New Group Emerges with Similarities to ALPHV/BlackCat
Cicada3301, a new RaaS group, emerged in June 2024. Using double extortion, they target Windows and Linux/VMware ESXi systems, posting victims on their dark website. Their methods show strong similarities to ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware.
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Iranian Hackers Working with Ransomware Groups
An Iranian threat group linked to the GOI collaborates with ransomware affiliates, aiding network access and extortion for a ransom share.
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Automotive Industry Faces Increased Cyberattacks
Recent ransomware attacks have severely impacted the automotive industry, disrupting car and parts availability, dealership operations, and global economies.
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FIN7 Return Drives Increase in Cl0p Ransomware Attacks
FIN7 resumed operations in April 2024, fueling a rise in Cl0p ransomware attacks. Their partnership poses a heightened threat, using malvertising and trojans to target victims.
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Malware Spotlight: Fog Ransomware
The Fog ransomware group is one of the few threat actors targeting one industry: education. This spotlight explores the group’s observed behavior, background information on the threat actor, and a technical analysis of Fog’s ransomware executable.
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Ransomware and Cloud Security
Cloud infrastructures, seen as more secure than on-premise, face risks like cryptominers, DoS attacks, and extortion. Mr. Anazon, a threat actor, exploits these vulnerabilities, highlighting ongoing cloud security challenges.
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Largest Data Breach of All Time (So Far)
On July 4th, 2024, a threat actor posted nearly ten billion unique passwords to a dark web forum. This was the second large dump of passwords from the threat actor calling themselves ObamaCare on the forum.
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LockBit Claims to Have U.S. Federal Reserve Data
On June 25, LockBit claimed to have stolen 33 terabytes of data from the U.S. Federal Reserve. They posted 21 links with data from Evolve Bank & Trust, which was recently penalized for compliance issues.
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Q1 2024 Crimeware Report
Q1 2024 Crimeware Report uses data from Arete’s ransomware and extortion responses. It covers ransomware variant trends, ransom demands, impacts on infrastructure, and Q2 forecasts.
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Threat Actor Spotlight: BlackSuit Ransomware
First observed by Arete in May 2023, BlackSuit ransomware is an emerging cyber threat targeting organizations across several sectors. This spotlight explores the ransomware behavior observed, incident response data, and technical analysis.
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