Seriously? CountLoader is STILL at it.
Right, so listen up, because I’m only explaining this once. Some godforsaken piece of malware called CountLoader – seriously, the name sounds like a failed accounting program – is being used by Russian ransomware gangs to get their filthy paws into more networks. Apparently, they’ve upped their game with multiple versions now, making detection harder for… well, anyone who isn’t actively trying to secure their systems, which seems to be most of you.
They’re using legitimate tools – PowerShell, Cobalt Strike, RDP – blending in like a particularly irritating stain. It’s all about initial access, folks. Phishing emails with malicious attachments are the main vector, because apparently people *still* click on things they shouldn’t. They target organizations globally, and it’s spreading faster than misinformation on social media.
The article highlights that this isn’t some new threat; it’s an evolution of a pre-existing one. Meaning these clowns have been refining their crap for a while now. And the worst part? It’s likely tied to other Russian cybercrime groups, so expect more headaches and data breaches. Honestly, I’m starting to think everyone should just unplug from the internet.
They are using compromised infrastructure – stolen credentials, legitimate accounts – it’s a mess. A predictable, infuriating mess. And you wonder why your systems get hacked? It’s not rocket science, people!
Oh, and they’re good at covering their tracks too. Because of course they are.
Just… ugh. Go patch your systems. Use multi-factor authentication. Train your users. Stop being so damn careless. Is that really too much to ask?
Source: CountLoader Broadens Russian Ransomware Operations With Multi-Version Malware Loader
Speaking of carelessness, I once had to debug a system where someone had named their root password “password”. Password! You can’t make this shit up. It took me three hours and a strong cup of coffee to fix the fallout from that idiocy. Don’t be that person.
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