
Recent research indicates a resurgence of older tactics by the Akira ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) gang, following a year of experimentation with pure extortion and a new encryptor. Meanwhile, a new malware family named 'macOS.NotLockBit' has been reported, which could pose a credible threat to Apple computers, despite ransomware on macOS being considered a minor risk. The Qilin ransomware operation, which rebranded from a previous variant known as Agenda, has introduced a new variant featuring enhanced AES-256-CTR and RSA-4096 encryption, complicating recovery efforts for victims. Additionally, the Embargo ransomware group has emerged as a new and immature RaaS gang utilizing a custom Rust-based toolkit. The evolving landscape of ransomware threats is further underscored by the collaboration between the Scattered Spider and RansomHub groups.
The Embargo #ransomware group is a new and immature suspected ransomware-as-a-service gang that uses a custom Rust-based toolkit, according to an analysis published by @ESET researchers. #cybersecurity #infosec #ITsecurity https://t.co/XB9l6tSR1s
First credible ransomware variant detected for Macs: creeping evolution spells danger #cybersecurity https://t.co/dIg5Oy0Lr1
MacOS-Focused Ransomware Attempts Leverage LockBit Brand https://t.co/FzTnmkyZfJ