Tag: Unit 42
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Threat Research Archives – Unit 42: From RA Group to RA World: Evolution of a Ransomware Group
Source URL: https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/ra-world-ransomware-group-updates-tool-set/ Source: Threat Research Archives – Unit 42 Title: From RA Group to RA World: Evolution of a Ransomware Group Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text provides an in-depth analysis of the RA World ransomware group, previously known as RA Group, detailing their increased activity since March 2024, their…
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Threat Research Archives – Unit 42: Accelerating Analysis When It Matters
Source URL: https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/accelerating-malware-analysis/ Source: Threat Research Archives – Unit 42 Title: Accelerating Analysis When It Matters Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the efficient methods for malware analysis implemented by security professionals, particularly through the use of automated tools like Advanced WildFire’s Malware Configuration Extraction (MCE). This process significantly accelerates…
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The Register: INC ransomware rebrands to Lynx – same code, new name, still up to no good
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/11/inc_ransomware_lynx/ Source: The Register Title: INC ransomware rebrands to Lynx – same code, new name, still up to no good Feedly Summary: Researchers point to evidence that scumbags visited the strategy boutique Researchers at Palo Alto’s Unit 42 believe the INC ransomware crew is no more and recently rebranded itself as Lynx over…
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The Register: Mind your header! There’s nothing refreshing about phishers’ latest tactic
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/09/12/http_headers/ Source: The Register Title: Mind your header! There’s nothing refreshing about phishers’ latest tactic Feedly Summary: It could lead to a costly BEC situation Palo Alto’s Unit 42 threat intel team wants to draw the security industry’s attention to an increasingly common tactic used by phishers to harvest victims’ credentials.… AI Summary…
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Schneier on Security: The State of Ransomware
Source URL: https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2024/08/the-state-of-ransomware.html Source: Schneier on Security Title: The State of Ransomware Feedly Summary: Palo Alto Networks published its semi-annual report on ransomware. From the Executive Summary: Unit 42 monitors ransomware and extortion leak sites closely to keep tabs on threat activity. We reviewed compromise announcements from 53 dedicated leak sites in the first half…