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BlackByte 2.0: Ransomware’s Alarming Speed

July 10, 2023
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BlackByte 2.0: Ransomware’s Alarming Speed

 

Ransomware attacks are escalating, posing a severe threat to organizations worldwide. Microsoft’s Incident Response team recently investigated the BlackByte 2.0 ransomware attacks and uncovered their alarming speed and destructive nature.

Shockingly, hackers can complete the entire attack process, including gaining initial access and inflicting significant damage, within a mere five days. With no time wasted, they infiltrate systems, encrypt crucial data, and demand ransoms for its release, presenting a daunting challenge for organizations seeking protection.

The BlackByte ransomware, employing an 8-digit number key, is deployed during the final stage of the attack to encrypt the targeted data. The investigation revealed that hackers exploit unpatched Microsoft Exchange Servers, which has proven to be a highly successful strategy.

By capitalizing on this vulnerability, they gain initial access to target networks and lay the groundwork for their malicious activities. To ensure successful encryption and evade detection, the ransomware employs techniques like process hollowing and antivirus evasion.

Hackers bolster their control over compromised systems using web shells, providing them with remote access capabilities. The deployment of Cobalt Strike beacons, sophisticated tools that facilitate command and control operations, grants attackers a broad range of skills, making it increasingly challenging for organizations to defend against them. The investigation also uncovered additional troubling practices, such as the use of “living-off-the-land” tools to blend in with legitimate processes and evade detection.

Furthermore, the ransomware modifies volume shadow copies and deploys specially-crafted backdoors, ensuring continued access for attackers even after the initial compromise.

Given the escalating threat of ransomware attacks, immediate action is imperative for organizations globally. Microsoft has issued practical recommendations in response to these findings.

Organizations are strongly advised to implement robust patch management procedures, promptly applying critical security updates. Enabling tamper protection is also crucial, as it fortifies security solutions against malicious attempts to disable or bypass them, providing an essential layer of defense against ransomware attacks.

Reference:
  • The five-day job: A BlackByte ransomware intrusion case study
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