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Ymir Ransomware

Nov 18, 2024 2:19:58 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Ransomware, Extortion, RustyStealer, Ymir

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Related Families: RustyStealer

Executive Summary

Ymir is a new ransomware family that was recently observed encrypting systems previously compromised by RustyStealer. PolySwarm analysts consider Ymir to be an emerging threat.

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HellCat Ransomware Targets Energy Giant Schneider Electric

Nov 15, 2024 12:52:13 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Critical Infrastructure, Ransomware, Energy, Emerging Threat, Evolving Threat

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Related Families: HellDown
Verticals Targeted: Energy

Executive Summary

HellCat ransomware recently targeted French energy giant Schneider Electric. PolySwarm analysts consider HellCat to be an emerging threat.

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ToxicPanda Android Banking Trojan

Nov 12, 2024 12:41:07 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Android, Mobile, Banker, Banking Trojan, ToxicPanda, TgToxic

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Related Families: TgToxic
Verticals Targeted: Financial 

Executive Summary

ToxicPanda is an Android banking trojan that was first seen in the wild in October 2024. It allows threat actors to steal a victim’s money via account takeover (ATO) using On-Device Fraud (ODF).

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NotLockBit Ransomware Targets MacOS

Nov 8, 2024 1:45:18 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Ransomware, Windows, LockBit, MacOS, NotLockBit

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Executive Summary

NotLockBit is a ransomware family that mimics LockBit. NotLockBit is unique in that it is one of the first fully functional ransomware families to target MacOS systems.

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FASTCash Linux Variant

Nov 4, 2024 1:04:08 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Linux, FastCash, Payment Switch

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Verticals Targeted: Financial 

Executive Summary

A Linux variant of FASTCash “payment switch” malware was recently discovered. This malware is typically used by North Korea nexus threat actor groups to make unauthorized cash withdrawals from ATMs.

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The Evolution of Akira Ransomware

Nov 1, 2024 12:21:19 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Ransomware, Akira, Evolving Threat

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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