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VEEAM exploit seen used again with a new ransomware: “Frag”

November 8, 2024 0 Comments crypto-ransomware, junk gun, security operations, threat research, veeam, vpns

Credit to Author: gallagherseanm| Date: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:10:12 +0000

Last month, Sophos X-Ops reported several MDR cases where threat actors exploited a vulnerability in Veeam backup servers. We continue to track the activities of this threat cluster, which recently included deployment of a new ransomware. The vulnerability, CVE-2024-40711, was used as part of a threat activity cluster we named STAC 5881. Attacks leveraged compromised […]

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‘Junk gun’ ransomware: Peashooters can still pack a punch

April 17, 2024 0 Comments cybercrime forums, featured, junk gun, Ransomware, small business, sophos x-ops, threat research

Credit to Author: Matt Wixey| Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:00:08 +0000

A Sophos X-Ops investigation finds that a wave of crude, cheap ransomware could spell trouble for small businesses and individuals – but also provide insights into threat actor career development and the wider threat landscape