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ComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago
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ALPHV/BlackCat gang vanishes amid ransomware 'turmoil' | Computer Weekly

ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware crew shut down server infrastructure amid allegations of stealing millions
No law enforcement action involved in the takedown according to National Crime Agency report [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
3 months ago
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New version of ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware hits victims | Computer Weekly

CISA issued advisory on ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware targeting US healthcare sector
New ALPHV/BlackCat version with advanced capabilities like targeting VMware environments [ more ]
Theregister
6 months ago
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BlackCat plays dirty with malvertising mouse traps

Affiliates of the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware-as-a-service operation are using malvertising campaigns to infect victims' systems.
Nitrogen malware is being used as an initial access payload to launch second-stage attacks, including the deployment of ransomware.
Using Python libraries allows attackers to hide in an organization's normal traffic patterns and delay detection of malicious activity. [ more ]
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