RubyCarp: Insights Into the Longevity of a Romanian Cybercriminal Gang

April 12, 2024 at 11:36AM The Sysdig Threat Research Team has discovered a longstanding Romanian cybercriminal group named RubyCarp, operating discreetly for at least a decade. The group’s distinct activities and tool suite have been unveiled, shedding light on its cryptomining and credential phishing focus. Despite its low profile, Sysdig has accessed the group, provoking … Read more

RUBYCARP hackers linked to 10-year-old cryptomining botnet

April 9, 2024 at 11:37AM The RUBYCARP botnet, operated by a Romanian group, is exploiting vulnerabilities and conducting brute force attacks to compromise corporate networks for financial gain. Managed through private IRC channels, the botnet runs over 600 compromised servers, using Perl-based payloads for attacks with low detection rates. It has been active for over … Read more

10-Year-Old ‘RUBYCARP’ Romanian Hacker Group Surfaces with Botnet

April 9, 2024 at 10:45AM RUBYCARP, a suspected Romanian threat group, has been running a botnet for over 10 years, using it for crypto mining, DDoS, and phishing. The group utilizes various public exploits and brute-force attacks, communicates through IRC networks, and employs a malware called ShellBot. Their activities include exploiting security flaws, creating a … Read more