Verticals Targeted: Education, Various
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SentinelLabs recently reported on a newly discovered Linux variant of Cl0p ransomware. The Linux variant is similar to the Windows variant but uses a flawed encryption logic.
Related Families: Xorist, Laplas Clipper
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Cisco Talos recently reported on threat actor activity leveraging MortalKombat ransomware and Laplas Clipper. MortalKombat encrypts files on the infected machine and drops a ransom note instructing victims on how to pay the ransom to recover their files.
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Related Malware: Babuk
Verticals Targeted: Multiple
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Industry researchers recently reported on ESXiArgs ransomware, which targeted VMware ESXi servers around the globe. After CISA released a recovery script, the threat actors behind ESXiArgs distributed a new variant of the ransomware.
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Related Families: Conti
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Trend Micro recently reported on Mimic ransomware, a ransomware family that abuses Everything APIs.
Key Takeaways
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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Microsoft recently reported on Royal ransomware, a ransomware family used by the threat actor DEV-0569
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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.
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.