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SocGholish's Intrusion Techniques Facilitate Distribution of RansomHub Ransomware

· Published 14/03/2025 10:16 · Modified 14/03/2025 19:30

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Published
14/03/2025 10:16
Modified
14/03/2025 19:30
Tags
2025-03-14 backdoor compromised websites credential-theft javascript keitaro tds ransomhub ransomware socgholish
Related entities
1 intrusion sets (apt), 25 techniques (mitre), 2 malware, 6 others

Description

, a malware-as-a-service framework, is being used to deploy . It compromises legitimate websites, redirecting visitors to fake browser updates that deliver malicious payloads. The highly obfuscated loader evades detection and executes various tasks, including reconnaissance, credential theft, and deployment. Water Scylla, the group behind this activity, collaborates with threat actors operating rogue instances for payload distribution. The attack chain involves multiple stages, from initial access to deployment. 's versatile loader can download and execute malicious payloads, exfiltrate data, and execute arbitrary commands. Recent detections show high activity in the US, primarily targeting government organizations.

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