Ransomware Comedy of Errors: Fog Group’s Cloudy Misadventures in Cybercrime
Spotted: A ransomware group affiliate leaves an open directory full of hacking goodies in December 2024. The Fog ransomware group must be foggy indeed, as the directory featured everything from VPN exploits to remote access scripts. Industries across Europe and the Americas were targeted, making it an international cyber-catastrophe.
Hot Take:
Well, it seems the Fog ransomware group isn’t just a misty memory anymore; they’ve returned with a vengeance and a bag full of tricks that would make Houdini jealous. This is like the cybersecurity equivalent of a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat, only this time the rabbit is a bundle of stolen credentials, exploited vulnerabilities, and a network of compromised systems. Just when you thought it was safe to go back online, Fog is here to make sure your VPNs are more like VIPs – Very Insecure Portals!
Key Points:
– The Fog ransomware group is back, and they brought a whole toolkit for causing chaos.
– Initial access was gained using compromised SonicWall VPN credentials.
– Tools like AnyDesk and Sliver C2 were used for persistence and command-and-control.
– The group’s targets spanned multiple industries across Europe, North America, and South America.
– The report was originally an exclusive Threat Actor Insight Report for their VIP customers.