On this DISCARDED episode, we uncover real-world detection wins, explore persistent threats like #TA505 and #Emotet, and dive into the importance of instincts in cybersecurity...
Because, as our guest puts it, sometimes good detection is all about the vibes. https://www.proofpoint.com/us/podcasts/hiding-in-plain-sight
Proofpoint's Daniel Blackford is set to take the stage at Black Hat USA for a talk on law enforcement takedowns.
#OperationEndgame is just one botnet disruption that has made recent headlines. #Emotet, #Qbot, #Lockbit, and #Smokeloader are a few others.
Law enforcement cooperates on takedowns -- but are they effective? Be sure to catch Daniel's talk to examine the data!
🚨#IcedID, #Smokeloader, #SystemBC, #Pikabot and #Bumblebee botnets have been disrupted by Operation Endgame!! This is the largest operation EVER against botnets involved with ransomware, with gargantuan thanks to a coordinated effort led by international agencies 👏👏
As with the #Qakbot and #Emotet takedowns, Spamhaus are again providing remediation support - those affected will be contacted from today with steps to take.
👉 For more information, read our write-up here: https://www.spamhaus.org/resource-hub/malware/operation-endgame-botnets-disrupted-after-international-action/
faster and faster... After the #Emotet takedown, it took around six months for the threat actors to be back on stage with a new infrastructure - #LockBit did it in just a few days.
#tech #truecrime #cybersecurity #threatactors #ransomware
https://thehackernews.com/2024/02/lockbit-ransomware-group-resurfaces.html
Do #takedowns help stop #cybercriminal activity? 🤔
They do, to a certain extent, according to @recordedfuture's 2023 Adversary Infrastructure Report.
📰 Read story here: https://infosecurity-magazine.com/news/malware-takedowns-cybercrime/
#QakBot #QBot #Emotet #CobaltStrike #RAT #botnet #infostealer