Tag: double-extortion

12 Attack Reports | 0 Vulnerabilities

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Interlock ransomware evolving under the radar

The Interlock ransomware group, active since September 2024, has shown adaptability and innovation in its tactics despite a relatively low victim count. They employ fake browser updates and the ClickFix technique for initial access, followed by a multi-stage attack chain involving PowerShell backdo…

double extortion

remote access trojan

credential stealer

interlock ransomware

powershell backdoor

Published: April 16, 2025

Downloadable IOCs: 0

Vgod RANSOMWARE

A new ransomware strain called Vgod has been observed targeting Windows systems. It encrypts files, appending the '.Vgod' extension, and leaves a ransom note titled 'Decryption Instructions.txt'. The ransomware changes the desktop wallpaper and employs a double extortion model, threatening data exp…

double extortion

Published: February 18, 2025

Downloadable IOCs: 1

Analysis of Interlock Ransomware Attack on Healthcare Facilities

The Interlock ransomware group has been actively targeting healthcare facilities in the United States, causing significant disruptions and exposing sensitive patient data. The attacks involve drive-by compromise techniques, using fake software updaters to deploy malware. The group employs double-ex…

credential theft

lateral movement

data exfiltration

double-extortion

drive-by compromise

Published: January 28, 2025

Downloadable IOCs: 0

FunkSec – Alleged Top Ransomware Group Powered by AI

FunkSec, an emerging ransomware group, gained prominence in late 2024 with over 85 claimed victims in December. The group's activities blend hacktivism and cybercrime, using AI-assisted malware development to quickly produce advanced tools despite apparent inexperience. FunkSec offers custom ransom…

double extortion

Published: January 10, 2025

Downloadable IOCs: 9

A Technical Look At The New 'Termite' Ransomware That Hit Blue Yonder

The Termite ransomware, a rebranded version of Babuk, recently targeted supply chain management platform Blue Yonder. This new strain employs advanced tactics, including double extortion, to maximize its impact. Upon execution, it terminates services, deletes shadow copies, empties the recycle bin,…

double extortion

file encryption

Published: December 7, 2024

Downloadable IOCs: 0

Howling Scorpius (Akira Ransomware)

Howling Scorpius, the entity behind Akira ransomware-as-a-service, has become one of the top five most active ransomware groups since emerging in early 2023. They target small to medium-sized businesses across various sectors in North America, Europe, and Australia using a double extortion strategy…

double extortion

howling scorpius

Published: December 3, 2024

Linked vulnerabilities : CVE-2024-0012 (CVSS 9.8), CVE-2024-9474 (CVSS 7.2), CVE-2023-20269, CVE-2020-3259

Downloadable IOCs: 44

Helldown Ransomware: an overview of this emerging threat

Helldown is a new and highly active ransomware group that has claimed 31 victims in three months. It employs custom ransomware for Windows and Linux systems, engages in double extortion, and exploits vulnerabilities in Zyxel firewalls for initial access. The group exfiltrates large volumes of data,…

data exfiltration

double extortion

emerging threat

zyxel vulnerability

Published: November 20, 2024

Downloadable IOCs: 0

Unwrapping the emerging Interlock ransomware attack

A new ransomware group called Interlock has emerged, targeting various sectors with big-game hunting and double extortion attacks. The group uses a sophisticated delivery chain including a RAT disguised as a browser updater, PowerShell scripts, credential stealers, and keyloggers. They primarily mo…

double-extortion

credential-stealer

Published: November 7, 2024

Downloadable IOCs: 2

Akira ransomware continues to evolve

Akira ransomware has established itself as a prominent threat, constantly evolving its tactics. Initially employing double-extortion, it shifted focus to data exfiltration in early 2024. The group developed a Rust variant of their ESXi encryptor, moving away from C++. Recently, Akira has returned t…

vulnerability exploitation

double-extortion

Published: October 22, 2024

Linked vulnerabilities : CVE-2024-37085 (CVSS 6.8), CVE-2024-40766 (CVSS 9.8), CVE-2024-40711 (CVSS 9.8), CVE-2023-27532, CVE-2023-20269, CVE-2020-3259, CVE-2023-48788, CVE-2023-20263

Downloadable IOCs: 37

Lynx Ransomware: A Rebranding of INC Ransomware

Lynx ransomware, discovered in July 2024, is a successor to INC ransomware targeting organizations in retail, real estate, architecture, and financial services in the U.S. and UK. It shares significant source code with INC and operates as a ransomware-as-a-service model. Lynx employs double extorti…

double extortion

lynx ransomware

Published: October 14, 2024

Downloadable IOCs: 44

Threat Brief: Understanding Akira Ransomware

Akira is a prolific ransomware operating since March 2023, targeting multiple industries in North America, the UK, and Australia. It functions as Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) and employs double extortion tactics. Akira has connections to the disbanded Conti group, sharing code similarities and op…

lateral movement

double extortion

defense evasion

chacha encryption

credential dumping

Published: October 4, 2024

Linked vulnerabilities : CVE-2023-20269, CVE-2021-21972, CVE-2019-6693, CVE-2022-40684

Downloadable IOCs: 3

StopRansomware: RansomHub Ransomware

RansomHub is a ransomware-as-a-service variant that has targeted over 210 victims across various critical infrastructure sectors since February 2024. It employs a double-extortion model, encrypting systems and exfiltrating data. The ransom note provides victims with a client ID and instructions to …

privilege-escalation

ransomware-as-a-service

double-extortion

data-exfiltration

critical-infrastructure

lateral-movement

Published: August 30, 2024

Linked vulnerabilities : CVE-2020-1472, CVE-2023-46604, CVE-2023-22515, CVE-2020-0787, CVE-2017-0144, CVE-2023-3519, CVE-2023-27997, CVE-2023-48788, CVE-2023-46747

Downloadable IOCs: 14

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