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Related Families: Remcos

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Primitive Bear has been observed targeting Ukrainian users with malicious LNK files since at least November 2024. This operation employs a PowerShell downloader and DLL side-loading techniques to deliver the Remcos RAT, exploiting war-related themed lures to deceive victims.

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VanHelsing is an emerging ransomware threat. VanHelsing targets an expansive array of platforms, including Windows, Linux, BSD, ARM, and ESXi systems, positioning it as a versatile threat across diverse IT environments.

Related Families: RansomHub
Verticals Targeted: Healthcare, Government, Critical Infrastructure 

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StilachiRAT is a newly discovered remote access trojan (RAT) that employs advanced evasion techniques to conduct system reconnaissance, steal credentials, and target cryptocurrency wallets.

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KoSpy is a sophisticated Android spyware linked to North Korean threat actor Ricochet Chollima. It has been targeting Korean and English-speaking users since March 2022.

Verticals Targeted: Maritime, Nuclear

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SideWinder, an APT group thought to be of Indian nexus, was recently observed using new TTPs and expanding their targeting to include entities in the maritime and nuclear energy sectors.

Verticals Targeted: Government, Telecommunications, Media, Manufacturing 

Related Families: DragonForce, RansomHub, LockBit
Verticals Targeted: Construction, Real Estate, Financial 

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Recent industry reporting highlights the ransomware threats faced by various entities in the Middle East. DragonForce ransomware was recently observed targeting a real estate and construction company in Saudi Arabia. However, this is only the tip of the iceberg, as entities in the Middle East, particularly financial services entities in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, are also being heavily targeted by ransomware.