New Rust-Based Ransomware Cicada3301 Targets Windows and Linux Systems (thehackernews.com)
from IllNess@infosec.pub to securitynews@infosec.pub on 03 Sep 2024 19:35
https://infosec.pub/post/17068362

Written in Rust and capable of targeting both Windows and Linux/ESXi hosts, Cicada3301 first emerged in June 2024, inviting potential affiliates to join their ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) platform via an advertisement on the RAMP underground forum.

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Treczoks@lemmy.world on 03 Sep 2024 21:42 collapse

Did I overlook the most important thing, or did they not write a word on how this thing actually ends up on ones computer?

IllNess@infosec.pub on 03 Sep 2024 21:58 collapse

Since this is an offshoot of BlackCat, some experts say exploits in remote access software.