8 Days to Ransomware: How Spammers Forked IcedID to Unleash ALPHV

Ready for a cyber-saga filled with dastardly deeds and digital drama? Our October tale features a spammy start, sneaky ScreenConnect shenanigans, and the cheeky deployment of ALPHV ransomware, all within an 8-day digital decathlon. Lock in for a byte-sized breakdown! #DigitalDoomDiary 🕵️‍♂️💻🔒

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Let's unpack the digital Pandora's Box of the cyber world, where an IcedID loader decided to throw a party and didn't forget to invite its malicious buddies: Cobalt Strike beacons, CSharp Streamer RAT, and a sprinkle of ransomware to end the night with a bang. Spoiler alert: the backups were not on the guest list.

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