CyberWire Daily What up in the underworld’s C2C markets. An update on the Sony hack claims. Notes on cyberespionage, from Russia, China, and parts unknown. And there’s a market for bugs.
Sep 27, 2023
China's 'BlackTech' threat activity, a new ransomware as a service group, UAE's Smishing Triad, Openfire flaw exploitation, suspicious Sony hack claims, Xenomorph malware, DDoS and API attacks in finance sector. Joe DePlato from Bluestone Analytics delves into dark net drug markets. Richard Hummel shares trending DDoS vectors. FCC chair plans to restore net neutrality.
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Cyber Threats on the Rise
- State-sponsored espionage and ransomware-as-a-service operations are growing threats.
- The Shadow Syndicate is known for its versatility, using multiple ransomware families.
Patching is Key
- Patch known vulnerabilities promptly to minimize risk.
- Exploiting known vulnerabilities is more common than zero-day attacks.
Sony Hack Dispute
- Ransom.vc claimed to have hacked Sony, but the evidence is questionable.
- Another actor, Major Nelson, disputes the claim and says they are responsible.