Threats Tagged 'mamona'

DragonForce, a ransomware-as-a-service group active since 2023, has rebranded as a cartel and formed alliances with groups like Scattered Spider, LAPSUS$, and ShinyHunters. The group uses Conti-derived code and employs BYOVD attacks to terminate processes. DragonForce has expanded its affiliate program, allowing partners to white-label payloads and create variants. The group has exposed over 200 victims on its leak site, targeting various sectors. DragonForce's partnership with Scattered Spider, known for sophisticated social engineering techniques, has led to high-profile breaches. The group's ransomware samples show significant overlap with Conti's leaked source files and use ChaCha20 encryption.

MediumMalwareGermanyFranceUnited Kingdom+5#conti#dragonforce#social engineering

A new Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) group called GLOBAL GROUP has emerged, likely a rebranding of the BlackLock RaaS operation. The group targets various sectors across the US and Europe, with a focus on healthcare providers. GLOBAL GROUP utilizes Initial Access Brokers to gain entry to vulnerable edge appliances and employs brute-force tools for Microsoft Outlook and RDWeb portals. Their ransom negotiation panel features AI-driven chatbots, enabling non-English-speaking affiliates to engage victims more effectively. The group offers an 85% revenue share to affiliates and provides a mobile-friendly control panel. GLOBAL GROUP's infrastructure has been traced to a Russia-based VPS provider, and their operations show similarities to previous Mamona ransomware activities.

MediumCampaignGermanyFranceUnited Kingdom+6#mobile control panel#initial access brokers#cross-platform

A new ransomware strain resembling DragonForce but with unique traits has emerged, possibly connected to an entity called DEVMAN. The sample reuses DragonForce code but adds its own elements, including the .DEVMAN file extension. Attribution is unclear, as the ransom note is identical to DragonForce's. The malware operates offline, probes for SMB connections, and uses three encryption modes. It exhibits different behaviors on Windows 10 and 11, particularly in changing wallpapers. The ransomware encrypts its own ransom notes, likely due to a builder flaw. DEVMAN claims to have stopped using DragonForce months ago, suggesting this may be an experimental or outdated build.

MediumMalwareGermanyFranceUnited Kingdom+4#ransomware#conti#blacklock