#NetworkDevices

Ace Hardware Still Reeling From Weeklong Cyberattack

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November 3, 2023 at 04:33PM Ace Hardware is still struggling to recover from a cyberattack that impacted 196 servers and over 1,000 network devices. Operating systems and key tools are still disrupted, causing shipment disruptions and preventing customers from placing online orders. The company has seen follow-on phishing attacks and warns retailers of two scams … Read more

BlackCat ransomware uses new ‘Munchkin’ Linux VM in stealthy attacks

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October 19, 2023 at 05:46PM BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware is using a new tool called ‘Munchkin’ to deploy encryptors on network devices stealthily. The tool runs on virtual machines and allows threat actors to dump passwords, spread on the network, build encryptor payloads, and execute programs on computers. Munchkin makes the ransomware operation more attractive to cybercriminals. … Read more