Ransomware
[Research Summary]: AvosLocker Ransomware
AvosLocker ransomware is a RaaS operation first detected in 2021. See how its affiliates extort victims, which countries and sectors it targets.
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Blog. Cybersecurity And Risk.
Threat actors, dark web activity, ransomware and digital risk, explained by the analysts who track them.
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All Blog Articles. Newest First.
Ransomware
Most Common Attack Vectors & Ransomware Threat Relation
Learn the most common attack vectors, from phishing to brute force, and the top 10 MITRE ATT&CK techniques ransomware operators use, with detection tips.
APT Group Articles
[Research Summary]: SandWorm APT Group Intelligence Report
Sandworm Team, also known as Unit 74455, is a Russian cyber espionage group that has been operating since 2009. They mainly target Ukrainian organizations.
Ransomware
YES! Ransom Gangs Retarget Same Companies, Learn Why!
Ransom gangs often retarget the same companies. Learn why ransomware victims are hit again, how attacks start and what to do to cut the risk.
Ransomware
How Ransomware Groups Evolve in Time and What to Expect in the Future
Ransomware, in which an attacker steals or freezes an organization's computer systems or data and demands a ransom payment to restore access to them.
Ransomware
The Most Affected Products by Vulnerabilities
Which products are hit hardest by vulnerabilities? See the most exploited CVEs and CWEs, how ransomware groups use them, and how to reduce the risk.
APT Group Articles
European Focused Threat Actors – Who Actively Continue Their Strategies
The main motivation of individual threat actors who carry out European-focused attacks is to earn financial gain.
APT Group Articles
European Focused Threat Actors – APT Groups
It has been observed that the main motivation of individual threat actors who carry out European-focused attacks is to earn financial gain.
Ransomware
[Research Summary]: Zebrocy Malware
Zebrocy malware is a Trojan used by APT28 (Sofacy) since 2015 for espionage. See its components, targets, collected file types and how it works.
APT Group Articles
European Focused Threat Actors – Ransomware Groups
Threat actors, some ransomware groups, that governments support usually organize longer-term operations in the interests of the state they are affiliated with.
Ransomware
What Should You Know About Ransomware
Ransomware is an easy way to profit since attackers directly demand ransom. They do not have to infiltrate sensitive data and sell them to others.
Dark Web
Why Organizations Need Extensive Dark Web Coverage?
This article aims to enlighten you about the dark web, what it is to monitor the dark web and how it is beneficial for a company.
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05 FAQ
About The Blog.
Knowledge Hub →01What does the Brandefense blog cover?
Articles on ransomware, APT groups, the dark web, digital risk protection, fraud, sector analysis and VIP security, written for security teams.
02How often is the blog updated?
The newest articles appear first, and every article shows its publish date.
03How do I find articles on one topic?
Use the topic links above the list to open one topic, or type a word in the search box. Search and topic filters cover the full article collection.
04Where do the facts in the articles come from?
Articles draw on public sources such as CISA advisories, MITRE ATT&CK and ENISA reports. Sources are listed at the end of an article when it cites them.
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06What does Brandefense do?
Brandefense is an AI-driven threat intelligence company. Its platform covers cyber threat intelligence, digital risk protection and external attack surface management. You can request a demo from the Request A Demo page.
07How many articles are on the Brandefense blog?
This collection currently contains 528 public articles. The page shows the total at the top and the count for each topic next to its name. Each article shows its publish date.
08Who writes the Brandefense blog?
The blog describes its articles as explained by the analysts who track threats. They cover threat actors, dark web activity, ransomware and digital risk. The newest articles appear first.
09Does the blog have articles about APT groups?
Yes. The Knowledge Hub also holds profiles of threat groups. Use the topic links or article search to explore the coverage.
10What is the difference between the deep web, the dark web and the surface web?
The surface web is the part of the internet that search engines list. The deep web is content that search engines do not list, such as pages behind a login. The dark web needs special software to reach.
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