Kryptina RaaS | From Unsellable Cast-Off to Enterprise Ransomware
Kryptina's adoption by Mallox affiliates complicates malware tracking as ransomware operators blend different codebases into new variants. Kryptina evolved from a free tool on public forums to being actively used in enterprise attacks, particularly under the Mallox ransomware family. In May 2024, a Mallox affiliate leaked staging server data, revealing that their Linux ransomware was based on a modified version of Kryptina. The affiliate made superficial changes to source code and documentation, stripping Kryptina branding but retaining core functionality. The adoption of Kryptina by Mallox affiliates exemplifies the commoditization of ransomware tools, complicating malware tracking as affiliates blend different codebases into new variants. * This original research was presented by the author at LABScon 2024 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
ChamelGang & Friends | Cyberespionage Groups Attacking Critical Infrastructure with Ransomware
Threat actors in the cyberespionage ecosystem are using ransomware for financial gain, disruption, distraction, misattribution, and the removal of evidence.
Two apparently separate North Korean crypto theft campaigns targeting macOS users appear to be linked as threat actors mix and match droppers and payloads.
BlueNoroff | How DPRK’s macOS RustBucket Seeks to Evade Analysis and Detection -
Threat actors are using increasingly sophisticated forms of evasion and anti-analysis as they respond to increased attention to macOS security in the enterprise.
LockBit for Mac | How Real is the Risk of macOS Ransomware?
Discovery of a macOS variant of LockBit has caused alarm, but how serious a threat is it? We explore the malware and the threat of ransomware on Apple Macs.
BlackMamba ChatGPT Polymorphic Malware | A Case of Scareware or a Wake-up Call for Cyber Security?
The rise of publicly-accessible Al models like ChatGPT has produced some interesting attempts to create malware. How seriously should defenders take them?
7 Ways Threat Actors Deliver macOS Malware in the Enterprise
Stay ahead of the game with our review on macOS malware threats. Learn about the top techniques used by threat actors to deliver malware and how to build more resilient defenses.
Pro-Russia hackers use Telegram, GitHub to attack Czech presidential election
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