Cybercrime Unmasked: AdTech Firms and Cyber Gangs in a Twisted Tango
Infoblox Threat Intel reveals a comedic twist in cybercrime: VexTrio teams up with “legit” AdTech firms like Los Pollos. When their Traffic Distribution System got disrupted, malware actors hilariously shuffled to a new but not-so-new provider. Turns out, it’s all interconnected, demonstrating cybercrime’s sophisticated yet absurd antics.
Hot Take:
Who knew that cybercriminals and AdTech firms could be the ultimate frenemies? In a plot twist that could rival a daytime soap opera, Infoblox Threat Intel has uncovered a clandestine alliance between notorious cybercrime groups and seemingly innocent AdTech companies. The drama unfolds as these cyber rogues play a game of digital hide-and-seek, leaving us all wondering if they’ll ever go legit or just get caught in their own web of deceit. Stay tuned; this one’s juicier than a mystery novel!
Key Points:
- Infoblox Threat Intel uncovers a secret alliance between cybercrime groups like VexTrio and AdTech firms such as Los Pollos.
- Disruption of VexTrio’s Traffic Distribution System (TDS) leads to a malware migration to a new but familiar TDS.
- Los Pollos halts its push link monetization, causing chaos among cybercriminals.
- Investigations reveal shared infrastructure and tactics among multiple TDSs.
- Cybercrime sophistication is on the rise, blending legitimate and malicious operations.