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Mimic Ransomware

Feb 7, 2023 12:25:08 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Ransomware, Mimic, Everything.exe, Conti

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Related Families: Conti

Executive Summary

Trend Micro recently reported on Mimic ransomware, a ransomware family that abuses Everything APIs.

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Consulate Health Ransomware attack

Jan 18, 2023 2:35:50 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Malware, Ransomware, Hive, Cybercriminals

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Ransomware attacks have become a major concern for businesses and organizations in recent years, with devastating consequences for those who fall victim. The Hive ransomware gang, which recently targeted Consulate Health Care, is one example of cybercriminals constructing sophisticated and ruthless tactics to steal sensitive data and extort money from their victims. But how can you protect yourself from these kinds of attacks in the future?

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Royal Ransomware

Dec 1, 2022 1:22:05 PM / by PolySwarm Tech Team posted in Threat Bulletin, Ransomware, Royal, DEV-0569

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Executive Summary

Microsoft recently reported on Royal ransomware, a ransomware family used by the threat actor DEV-0569

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Azov Ransomware Built to Wipe Data

Nov 17, 2022 1:36:37 PM / by PolySwarm Tech Team posted in Ukraine, Threat Bulletin, Ransomware, Azov

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Executive Summary

Azov ransomware is a recently discovered malware family being distributed through pirated software, keygens, and adware bundles. It acts as a wiper and is capable of backdooring 64-bit executables. It also uses a unique pattern for overwriting files.

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Recent Threats to the Healthcare Vertical

Nov 14, 2022 12:49:52 PM / by PolySwarm Tech Team posted in Threat Bulletin, Ransomware, Healthcare, Data Theft, Extortion, Data Leak

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Verticals Targeted: Healthcare

Executive Summary

Multiple incidents in the last few months highlight the ongoing threats to the Healthcare vertical. These incidents have included data leaks, data theft and extortion, ransomware, and other cyber attacks.

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Prestige Ransomware

Nov 3, 2022 2:37:56 PM / by PolySwarm Tech Team posted in Ukraine, Threat Bulletin, Ransomware, Poland, Prestige

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Verticals Targeted: Transportation, Logistics

Executive Summary

Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center recently reported on Prestige ransomware. A novel ransomware family used to target entities in Ukraine and Poland in October 2022.

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Cyber Threats to Aviation and Aerospace

Oct 25, 2022 5:02:07 PM / by PolySwarm Tech Team posted in Russia, Threat Bulletin, China, Ransomware, Aerospace, Hacktivism, Aviation, Data Theft, Killnet, Phishing

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Executive Summary

The aviation and aerospace verticals face numerous challenges in the form of cyber threats. This report gives an overview of the different threat actor motivations to target aviation and aerospace and the types of threats to these verticals.

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Deadbolt Ransomware

Sep 29, 2022 2:22:49 PM / by PolySwarm Tech Team posted in Threat Bulletin, Ransomware, QNAP, Deadbolt

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Executive Summary

Sophos recently reported on Deadbolt ransomware, a malware family targeting QNAP devices. QNAP released an advisory on the affected products. 

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