Microsoft Confirms PaperCut Servers Used to Deliver LockBit and Cl0p Ransomware

Microsoft has confirmed that the active exploitation of PaperCut servers is linked to attacks that are designed to deliver Cl0p and LockBit ransomware families. The tech giant's threat intelligence team is attributing a subset of the intrusions to a financially motivated actor it tracks under the...

Ransomware Hackers Using AuKill Tool to Disable EDR Software Using BYOVD Attack

Threat actors are employing a previously undocumented "defense evasion tool" dubbed AuKill that's designed to disable endpoint detection and response EDR software by means of a Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver BYOVD attack. "The AuKill tool abuses an outdated version of the driver used by version...

Ransomware Hackers Using AuKill Tool to Disable EDR Software Using BYOVD Attack

Threat actors are employing a previously undocumented "defense evasion tool" dubbed AuKill that's designed to disable endpoint detection and response EDR software by means of a Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver BYOVD attack. "The AuKill tool abuses an outdated version of the driver used by version...

Fortra Sheds Light on GoAnywhere MFT Zero-Day Exploit Used in Ransomware Attacks

Fortra, the company behind Cobalt Strike, shed light on a zero-day remote code execution RCE vulnerability in its GoAnywhere MFT tool that has come under active exploitation by ransomware actors to steal sensitive data. The high-severity flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-0669 CVSS score: 7.2, concerns a...

LockBit Ransomware Targets MacOS

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary LockBit ransomware has been discovered on VirusTotal compiled for Apples macOS arm64 architecture, raising concerns about the ransomware threat on Mac devices. To receive real-time threat advisories,...

LockBit Ransomware Now Targeting Apple macOS Devices

Threat actors behind the LockBit ransomware operation have developed new artifacts that can encrypt files on devices running Apple's macOS operating system. The development, which was reported by the MalwareHunterTeam over the weekend, appears to be the first time a big-game ransomware crew has...

LockBit ransomware on Mac: Should we worry?

One of the big headlines over the weekend is LockBit, the high-profile Russian ransomware gang, decided to expand its portfolio of potential victims by creating and releasing its first macOS payload, potentially triggering members of the Apple community to panic. But have no fear: Apple security...

LockBit Ransomware Expands Attack Spectrum to Mac Devices

By Deeba Ahmed The new ransomware was spotted by MalwareHunterTeam, which is capable of encrypting macOS devices. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: LockBit Ransomware Expands Attack Spectrum to Mac Devices...

An Analysis of the BabLock (aka Rorschach) Ransomware

This blog post analyzes a stealthy and expeditious ransomware called BabLock aka Rorschach, which shares many characteristics with LockBit...

Ransomware in France, April 2022–March 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes' ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their dark web sites. In this report, "known attacks" are attacks where the victim opted not to pay a ransom. This provides the best overall picture ...

Ransomware in the UK, April 2022–March 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes' ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their dark web sites. In this report, "known attacks" are attacks where the victim opted not to pay a ransom. This provides the best overall picture ...

Rorschach Ransomware Emerges: Experts Warn of Advanced Evasion Strategies

Cybersecurity researchers have taken the wraps off a previously undocumented ransomware strain called Rorschach that's both sophisticated and fast. "What makes Rorschach stand out from other ransomware strains is its high level of customization and its technically unique features that have not be...

2023 State of Malware Report: What the channel needs to know to stay ahead of threats

The channel, comprising managed service providers MSPs, Systems Integrators SIs, value-added resellers VARs, and more, plays a vital role in providing cybersecurity for companies around the globe today. But as malware evolves and cyberattacks become more common, keeping up with the top threats to...

LockBit 3.0 Ransomware: Inside the Cyberthreat That's Costing Millions

U.S. government agencies have released a joint cybersecurity advisory detailing the indicators of compromise IoCs and tactics, techniques, and procedures TTPs associated with the notorious LockBit 3.0 ransomware. "The LockBit 3.0 ransomware operations function as a Ransomware-as-a-Service RaaS...

LockBit 3.0 Ransomware: Inside the Cyberthreat That's Costing Millions

U.S. government agencies have released a joint cybersecurity advisory detailing the indicators of compromise IoCs and tactics, techniques, and procedures TTPs associated with the notorious LockBit 3.0 ransomware. "The LockBit 3.0 ransomware operations function as a Ransomware-as-a-Service RaaS...

LockBit ransomware attacks Essendant

The LockBit ransomware group is claiming responsibility for taking down a US-based distributor of office products called Essendant. This attack, which is said to have begun on or around March 6, created severe ramifications for the organisation, disrupting freight carrier pickups, online orders,...

#StopRansomware: LockBit 3.0

Actions to take today to mitigate cyber threats from ransomware: 1. Prioritize remediating known exploited vulnerabilities. 2. Train users to recognize and report phishing attempts. 3. Enable and enforce phishing-resistant multifactor authentication...

LockBit Ransomware Claims Data Breach at SpaceX Contractor

By Deeba Ahmed The cybercrime group has given a deadline of March 20th, 2023 for their demands, which as expected, is a ransom. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: LockBit Ransomware Claims Data Breach at SpaceX Contractor...

The Prolificacy of LockBit Ransomware

Today, the LockBit ransomware is the most active and successful cybercrime organization in the world. Attributed to a Russian Threat Actor, LockBit has stepped out from the shadows of the Conti ransomware group, who were disbanded in early 2022. LockBit ransomware was first discovered in Septembe...

PT-2023-2482

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions PaperCut MF versions prior to 20.1.7 PaperCut MF versions prior to 21.2.11 PaperCut MF versions prior to 22.0.9 PaperCut NG versions prior to 20.1.7 PaperCut NG versions prior to 21.2.11 PaperCut NG versions prior to 22.0.9 PaperCut NG version...