May 13, 2024 at 05:18PM
Summary: Despite a history of targeted attacks, the Black Basta cybercriminal group has adopted a new strategy of bombarding victims with spam emails and offering fake customer support to trick them into downloading malware. Rapid7 researchers warn organizations to be vigilant and take measures to block unauthorized remote monitoring and management tools.
Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaways are:
– Black Basta has been carrying out spam email campaigns and tech-support scams to gain unauthorized access to victims’ systems.
– The group has targeted a wide range of organizations globally, including critical infrastructure sectors in the US.
– The attackers have been using tactics such as spearphishing, exploiting software vulnerabilities, and deploying remote support tools to infiltrate systems.
– Organizations are advised to take stock of their remote monitoring and management (RMM) solutions, utilize “allowlisting” tools to block unauthorized RMMs, and implement diligent monitoring and response procedures to mitigate potential risks.
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