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New Hive Ransomware Variant Gets Rust Overhaul

Hive is the latest ransomware family to undergo a full code migration to Rust.

Ransomware

Black Basta Ransomware Actors Take Aim at PrintNightmare Flaw

Threat actors deploying the Black Basta ransomware have exploited the Microsoft PrintNightmare bug as part of their attacks.

Ransomware, Microsoft

AstraLocker Ransomware Spread in ‘Smash and Grab’ Attacks

A new variant of the AstraLocker found being deployed directly in Microsoft Office attachments reflects a focus by attackers on making a big impact and getting a quick payout.

Ransomware

Bringing Ransomware Infrastructure Into the Light

Researchers from Cisco Talos were able to de-anonymize the infrastructure used by several ransomware groups, including Quantum, Snatch, and DarkAngels.

Ransomware

Chinese Threat Actor Uses Ransomware as a ‘Smokescreen’ For Espionage

Researchers say evidence points to Chinese-based Bronze Starlight using five different ransomware families as a method to disguise its actual goal of espionage.

China, Ransomware