Raspberry Robin’s Rise: From USB Mischief to Global Cyber Menace
Raspberry Robin is ditching its “bad USB” past and now plays with the big leagues, mingling with Russian threat actors like LockBit. From breaching tech firms to targeting global governments, this initial access broker is a cyber threat worth tracking. Raspberry Robin’s ascent proves the IAB business is booming.
Hot Take:
Raspberry Robin has graduated from delivering malicious USBs to rubbing elbows with the upper echelons of Russian cyber espionage. Who knew a group with such a fruity name could pack a punch worthy of a Bond villain? You might want to rethink your fruit salad choices—or at least your cybersecurity measures.
Key Points:
- Raspberry Robin transforms from USB worm spreader to a sophisticated Initial Access Broker (IAB).
- Allegedly aids Russian GRU Unit 29155 in global cyberattacks since 2020.
- Targets have expanded from print shops to government, oil, gas, and more.
- Known for using advanced tactics like multi-layer packing and leveraging N-day vulnerabilities.
- Continued evolution and partnerships in the cybercrime underground.
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