Black Basta and CACTUS ransomware: shared BackConnect module signals affiliate transition
Recent analysis has revealed a significant overlap in the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) employed by the Black Basta and CACTUS ransomware groups. Specifically, researchers have uncovered that...
Anubis: new ransomware threat
A new player has emerged in the ransomware landscape: Anubis. This group, first observed in December 2024, is quickly making a name for itself through a multi-faceted extortion...
Ghost Ransomware: an analysis of tactics, targets, and techniques
A joint advisory from CISA, the FBI, and the MS-ISAC sheds light on the activities of the Ghost ransomware gang, a cybercriminal group that has been actively targeting...
Fog ransomware: a deep dive into its tactics and targets
Okay, I can do that! Here’s a short, discursive article about Fog Ransomware based on the provided document, written in English and suitable for online publication: Fog Ransomware...
Ransomware targets ESXi systems to tunnel traffic to C2 infrastructure using SSH
Cybersecurity analysts have recently highlighted a concerning trend in ransomware attacks targeting ESXi systems. These attacks are not only compromising virtual infrastructure but also utilizing these systems as...
Identified a Python-based backdoor used by RansomHub affiliate to spread encryptors
In a recent incident response analysis, GuidePoint Security has uncovered a sophisticated use of a Python-based backdoor by a threat actor affiliated with RansomHub. This development highlights a...
Blacon High School forced to close after ‘ransomware attack’
Blacon High School in Cheshire has announced a temporary closure following a significant ransomware attack that occurred on Friday, January 17, 2025. The school will remain closed to...
Amazon S3 buckets targeted by new ransomware attacks
A new wave of ransomware attacks has emerged, targeting Amazon Web Services (AWS) by exploiting its Server-Side Encryption with Customer Provided Keys (SSE-C). This tactic allows threat actors...