July 16, 2024 at 05:27PM Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence Team warns of Octo Tempest, also known as Scattered Spider, adding RansomHub and Qilin to its attack arsenal. The threat actor uses sophisticated social engineering, identity compromises, and targets VMware ESXi servers. Notably, it is behind major ransomware attacks on Caesars Palace and MGM Entertainment. The group … Read more
July 16, 2024 at 02:15PM The Scattered Spider cybercrime group, also known as Octo Tempest, is now utilizing RansomHub and Qilin ransomware variants in its attacks. This showcases a potential power shift among hacking groups. Microsoft has identified Scattered Spider as a sophisticated and threatening group, accounting for a significant portion of its investigations. Additionally, … Read more
July 16, 2024 at 09:42AM Microsoft revealed that the Scattered Spider cybercrime gang has incorporated Qilin ransomware into its attacks, notably affecting high-profile organizations. The FBI and CISA issued an advisory on the gang’s tactics, including impersonating IT employees and using phishing and MFA bombing for network access. Qilin’s advanced Linux encryptors target VMware ESXi … Read more
November 17, 2023 at 03:56PM The cybercrime group known as Scattered Spider has been able to successfully attack US organizations without being disrupted or arrested, despite federal law enforcement being aware of their identities for over six months. The FBI and CISA have released an advisory to help organizations defend against Scattered Spider, but it … Read more
November 16, 2023 at 04:56PM The FBI and CISA have released an advisory on the threat actor known as Scattered Spider. They collaborate with the ALPHV/BlackCat Russian ransomware operation and use social engineering, phishing, and SIM swapping to gain network access. The group consists of young English-speaking members and is known to target large organizations. … Read more
October 27, 2023 at 02:36PM Ransomware attacks have reached record levels, with September experiencing a surge of activity. NCC Group and Check Point Software report substantial increases in attacks this year. Microsoft has identified Octo Tempest as one of the most dangerous financial criminal groups, involved in recent attacks on prominent organizations. In other news, … Read more
October 27, 2023 at 09:15AM Microsoft has released a report on Octo Tempest, a dangerous financial criminal group. The group, which primarily targets English-speaking organizations, is skilled in SMS phishing, SIM swapping, and advanced social engineering. Originally focused on data extortion, Octo Tempest has now expanded to full-scale ransomware attacks. The group uses various tactics, … Read more
October 26, 2023 at 07:11PM Octo Tempest is a threat actor group tracked by Microsoft, specializing in data extortion and ransomware attacks. They have evolved their tactics over time, targeting organizations in various sectors and partnering with the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group. With advanced social engineering capabilities, they gain initial access through phishing, social engineering, and … Read more
October 26, 2023 at 10:06AM Scattered Spider, a prolific threat actor, is impersonating new employees in targeted firms to infiltrate organizations worldwide. Microsoft describes the group, also known as Octo Tempest, as a dangerous financial criminal group that utilizes SMS phishing, SIM swapping, and help desk fraud to carry out their attacks. Their tactics include … Read more