Ransomware Groups, Targeting Preferences, and the Access Economy

February 20, 2024 at 10:40AM Ransomware attacks are often initiated by criminals exploiting easily accessible targets, rather than choosing them. Infostealer malware, particularly through Telegram channels, contributes to the proliferation of ransomware attacks. Additionally, initial access brokers sell corporate IT access, which is taken advantage of by ransomware groups and affiliates to carry out attacks, … Read more

‘Prolific Puma’ Hacker Gives Cybercriminals Access to .us Domains

October 31, 2023 at 02:03PM A cyber threat actor known as “Prolific Puma” is using a link-shortening service to provide cybercriminals with .us domains, making their phishing campaigns harder to detect. Prolific Puma has generated over 75,000 unique domains in the past 18 months, evading regulations and providing criminals with shortened links that fit in … Read more