Security News > 2022 > October > The Week in Ransomware - October 14th 2022 - Bitcoin Trickery
This week's news is action-packed, with police tricking ransomware into releasing keys to victims calling ransomware operations liars.
Other interesting research includes fake adult sites pushing data wipers, TTPs on Black Basta, info on a new Prestige Ransomware targeting Ukraine and Poland, and Magniber ransomware being installed via JavaScript files.
Healthcare org CommonSpirit admitted this week that they suffered a ransomware attack.
October 12th 2022 CommonSpirit confirms ransomware attack As previously shared, upon discovering the ransomware attack, we took immediate steps to protect our systems, contain the incident, begin an investigation, and ensure continuity of care.
Black Basta Ransomware Gang Infiltrates Networks via QAKBOT, Brute Ratel, and Cobalt Strike We analyzed a QAKBOT-related case leading to a Brute Ratel C4 and Cobalt Strike payload that can be attributed to the threat actors behind the Black Basta ransomware.
Ransom Cartel Ransomware: A Possible Connection With REvil In this report, we will provide our analysis of Ransom Cartel ransomware, as well as our assessment of the possible connections between REvil and Ransom Cartel ransomware.