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Lynx Ransomware

Feb 3, 2025 1:43:43 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Ransomware, INC, Emerging Threat, Lynx

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Related Families: INC
Verticals Targeted: Legal Services, Retail, Finance, Telecommunications, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Construction, Transportation, Healthcare, Energy

Executive Summary

Lynx ransomware is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) that was first observed in July 2024. Since its debut, the ransomware has gained momentum and has continued its activity into early 2025.

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AIRASHI Botnet

Jan 27, 2025 11:08:56 AM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, DDoS, Botnet, Emerging Threat, Evolving Threat, AIRASHI

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Related Families: AISURU

Executive Summary

AIRASHI is a variant of the AISURU botnet that has been active since at least late 2024. It is in active development and has the capability to conduct large-scale DDoS attacks.

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FunkSec Ransomware

Jan 21, 2025 2:22:27 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Ransomware, Emerging Threat, FunkSec

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Verticals Targeted: Government, Business Services, Education, Insurance, Software, Media, Finance, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Construction, Healthcare, Retail

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Black Basta Evolves

Dec 9, 2024 12:32:54 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Ransomware, Black Basta, Emerging Threat, Evolving Threat

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Verticals Targeted: Manufacturing, Finance, Transportation, Legal Services, Healthcare, Defense, Business Services

Executive Summary

Black Basta is a ransomware group that rose in the aftermath of the dissolution of Conti ransomware in 2022. In recent months, Black Basta has begun using tactics that are reminiscent of nation-state threat actor tactics and has shifted from opportunistic targeting to more refined, strategic targeting.

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Salt Typhoon Targets Telecoms With GhostSpider

Dec 6, 2024 1:33:32 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, APT, China, Emerging Threat, Salt Typhoon, GhostSpider

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Related Families: Demodex
Verticals Targeted: Telecommunications 

Executive Summary

Salt Typhoon, a China nexus APT group, was recently observed using GhostSpider backdoor to target telecommunications companies.

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HellDown Ransomware Linux Variant

Nov 25, 2024 1:39:46 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Ransomware, Linux, Emerging Threat, ESXi, HellDown

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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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GorillaBot

Oct 23, 2024 11:56:41 AM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, DDoS, Mirai, Emerging Threat, GorillaBot, Gorilla Botnet

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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.

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