Related Families: AsyncRAT
Verticals Targeted: Consumer Services
Recent Posts
DcRAT Distributed Via Adult Content Themed Lures
Jun 26, 2023 1:57:42 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Ransomware, Infostealer, RAT, DcRAT, AsyncRAT
Cadet Blizzard
Jun 23, 2023 2:09:27 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Russia, Threat Bulletin, Espionage, WhisperGate, Cadet Blizzard, Disruption
Related Families: WhisperGate
Verticals Targeted: Government, Law Enforcement, Non-profits, Information Technology, Emergency Services
Executive Summary
Cadet Blizzard is a Russia nexus state-sponsored threat actor group with potential ties to the GRU. However, their activity seems to be distinct from other GRU-associated threat actor groups.
Asylum Ambuscade
Jun 20, 2023 1:49:52 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Financial, Government, Cryptocurrency, Asylum Ambuscade, SMB, SunSeed, AHKBOT, NODEBOT
Related Families: SunSeed, AHKBOT, NODEBOT
Verticals Targeted: Government, Cryptocurrency, Financial
Executive Summary
Asylum Ambuscade is a threat actor group known to engage in both cybercrime and espionage activity. Their targets include government, financial, and SMB entities, primarily in Europe and North America.
Cl0p Reportedly Using MOVEit 0day (CVE-2023-34362)
Jun 16, 2023 2:33:59 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Microsoft, Cl0p, LemurLoot, CVE-2023-34362, MOVEit
Associated Families: LemurLoot
Verticals Targeted: Financial, Government
Executive Summary
Industry researchers from multiple vendors observed threat actors leveraging CVE-2023-34362. Microsoft attributed the activity to a Cl0p affiliate dubbed Lace Tempest.
BlackSuit Ransomware
Jun 12, 2023 2:55:54 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Ransomware, Windows, Linux, Royal, BlackSuit, encryption
Related Families: Royal
Executive Summary
BlackSuit ransomware targets both Windows and Linux systems and bears a striking resemblance to Royal ransomware.
CosmicEnergy
Jun 9, 2023 2:23:26 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Critical Infrastructure, ICS, Energy, CosmicEnergy, OT
Verticals Targeted: Energy, Critical Infrastructure
Executive Summary
CosmicEnergy is a novel malware targeting operational technology (OT) and ICS.
Volt Typhoon Targets US Critical Infrastructure
Jun 5, 2023 2:07:00 PM / by The Hivemind posted in US, Critical Infrastructure, China, Energy, Volt Typhoon, Guam
Verticals Targeted: Critical Infrastructure, Communications, Manufacturing, Utility, Transportation, Construction, Maritime, Government, Information Technology, Education
Executive Summary
Volt Typhoon was discovered targeting critical infrastructure entities in the US mainland and Guam. Volt Typhoon maintained stealth throughout this espionage campaign.
Related Families: AhMyth