Verticals Targeted: Government
A Brief History of LockBit
Mar 4, 2024 1:46:37 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Ransomware, LockBit
PolySwarm's 2024 Malware to Watch
Jan 8, 2024 1:04:35 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Malware, LockBit, ALPHV, Predictions, BlackSuit, Rhysida, 2024, Hunters International, Play, 8base
Executive Summary
In this first report of 2024, PolySwarm analysts chose the malware families to watch in 2024. A small selection of samples of each family are provided as well.
2023 Recap - Cyber Threats to the Energy Vertical
Jan 2, 2024 11:43:43 AM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Europe, LockBit, ALPHV, Charming Kitten, 2023, Cl0p, YoroTrooper, Energy, Bitter APT, Volt Typhoon, SpyNote, Rhysida, DroxiDat, VooDoo Bear, RedStinger, 2023 Recap, BlackBasta, Earth Yako, Prophet Spider, Cuba Ransomware
Executive Summary
Cyber threats pose a significant risk to the energy vertical, which encompasses various sectors such as oil, gas, electricity, renewable energy, utilities, and related critical infrastructure entities. PolySwarm has been tracking cyber activity targeting the energy vertical in 2023. In this report, we provide highlights of this year’s threat actors and cyber attacks known to target the energy sector.
2023 Recap - Malware Hall of Fame
Dec 18, 2023 3:13:23 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Malware, LockBit, ALPHV, Cl0p, MOVEit, Rhysida, 2023 Recap, story of the year, BlackBasta
Executive Summary
In this report, PolySwarm analysts chose our top five standout malware families for the 2023 Malware Hall of Fame. We also feature the Story of the Year, MOVEit. A small selection of our most recent samples of each family are provided as well.
Rhysida and LockBit Observed Targeting the Healthcare Vertical
Aug 14, 2023 2:34:16 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Ransomware, LockBit, Healthcare, SILENTKILL, Rhysida
Related Families: Rhysida, SILENTKILL, LockBit
Verticals Targeted: Healthcare
LockBit MacOS Variant
Apr 24, 2023 3:36:34 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Ransomware, LockBit, MacOS, Mac, Apple
Related Families: LockBit
Exfiltrator-22 Framework
Mar 21, 2023 2:09:02 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, LockBit, Lockbit 3.0, Exfiltrator-22, EX-22, framework
Related Families: LockBit, LockBit 3.0
Verticals Targeted: Multiple
Executive Summary
CYFIRMA recently reported on Exfiltrator-22, also known as EX-22, a new post-exploitation framework capable of spreading ransomware while evading detection.
Key Takeaways
- Exfiltrator-22, also known as EX-22, is a new post-exploitation framework capable of spreading ransomware while evading detection.
- Exfiltrator-22, which is a framework-as-a-service, is designed to primarily target corporate networks.
- Analysts at CYFIRMA have linked Exfiltrator-22 to former LockBit 3.0 affiliates.
Lockbit 3.0
Jul 14, 2022 1:29:24 PM / by PolySwarm Tech Team posted in Threat Bulletin, Ransomware, LockBit, Lockbit 3.0, LockbitBlack
Executive Summary
Cluster25 recently reported on Lockbit 3.0, the latest version of Lockbit ransomware. Version 3.0 includes new features and a ransomware bug bounty program.