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The US department of justice has busted up a prolific ransomware as a service ring that targeted hundreds of companies
Attacker "disrupted… business operations by encrypting some IT systems, and stole data from the company"
Hey criminals! Fire an HTTP GET request. Grab system memory including session cookies issued post-authentication. Don't worry about logs. Pillage and loot. Thanks, Citrix.
Courier dispatched with a USB stick carrying trade settlement details after systems disrupted...
"We are actively investigating the incident and coordinating with law enforcement and regulatory authorities.”
Both blunt and more advanced social engineering approaches used for initial access; the group also has sophisticated hands-on-keyboards capabilities and a diverse toolset.
"VPNs pose a threat to enterprise security. They create a path in the network perimeter and provide access to network resources after authentication..."
Willingness to stack racks with 30 pounds of kit and get a Red Hat Certified System Administrator certification welcomed.
A Polish man believed to be behind the LolekHosted bulletproof hosting service has been indicted on multiple charges in the US