AaaS

Pierluigi Paganini August 02, 2022
Gootkit AaaS malware is still active and uses updated tactics

Gootkit access-as-a-service (AaaS) malware is back with tactics and fileless delivery of Cobalt Strike beacons. Gootkit runs on an access-a-as-a-service model, it is used by different groups to drop additional malicious payloads on the compromised systems. Gootkit has been known to use fileless techniques to deliver threats such as the SunCrypt, and REvil (Sodinokibi) ransomware, Kronos trojans, […]

Pierluigi Paganini March 19, 2022
Exotic Lily initial access broker works with Conti gang

Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) uncovered a new initial access broker, named Exotic Lily, that is closely affiliated with the Conti ransomware gang. Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) researchers linked a new initial access broker, named Exotic Lily, to the Conti ransomware operation. Initial access brokers play an essential role in the cybercrime ecosystem, they provide access to previously […]