Verticals Targeted: Financial
FASTCash Linux Variant
Nov 4, 2024 1:04:08 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Linux, FastCash, Payment Switch
The Evolution of Akira Ransomware
Nov 1, 2024 12:21:19 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Ransomware, Akira, Evolving Threat
Verticals Targeted: Aerospace, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Scientific and Technical Services, Retail, Construction, Insurance, Telecommunications, Hospitality, and Legal Services
Executive Summary
Akira ransomware is one of the most prolific ransomware families of 2024. Active in the wild since April 2023, Akira has continued to evolve, maintaining its relevance on the threat landscape.
An Inside Look at NCT’s Role in Advancing Cybersecurity
Nov 1, 2024 10:27:17 AM / by PolySwarm Team posted in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, NCT
PolySwarm launched in 2018 with the Nectar (NCT) token, an ERC-20 token empowering cybersecurity professionals and enterprises to actively contribute and participate in our threat detection marketplace. The distribution of NCT reflects PolySwarm’s commitment to building a decentralized, community-driven platform. This post describes PolySwarm’s token allocations at launch and the token’s role within the cybersecurity ecosystem.
BumbleBee Returns With New Infection Chain
Oct 28, 2024 12:26:54 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Loader, Bumblebee, Operation Endgame, Evolving Threat
Related Families: BazarLoader, BazaLoader
Executive Summary
BumbleBee is a sophisticated loader. It was first seen in the wild in 2022 and was a replacement for BazarLoader. It recently re-emerged with a new infection chain, indicating an evolving threat.
GorillaBot
Oct 23, 2024 11:56:41 AM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, DDoS, Mirai, Emerging Threat, GorillaBot, Gorilla Botnet
Related Families: Mirai
Verticals Targeted: Education, Government, Telecommunications, Financial, Gaming
Executive Summary
Gorilla Botnet, also known as GorillaBot, is a Mirai-based botnet family that recently gained momentum and notoriety.
BrainCipher Ransomware
Oct 21, 2024 12:07:07 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Ransomware, Lockbit 3.0, Emerging Threat, BrainCipher, BrainCypher
Related Families: LockBit 3.0
Verticals Targeted: Media, Insurance, Legal Services, Healthcare, Retail, Software, Construction, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Education, Government
Executive Summary
BrainCipher ransomware, which was first observed in June 2024, is an emerging threat. BrainCipher is based on the leaked LockBit 3.0 builder and is functionally similar to LockBit 3.0.
Trinity Ransomware
Oct 18, 2024 2:30:02 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Ransomware, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Emerging Threat, Trinity
Related Families: Venus, 2023Lock
Verticals Targeted: Healthcare, Manufacturing, Business Services
Perfectl Linux Malware
Oct 15, 2024 2:29:59 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Linux, Cryptominer, Perfectl, Monero, Proxyjacking