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Detect Hellсat Ransomware Attacks: New Ransomware-as-a-Service Threat Group Targeting а Variety of High-Profile Organizations Globally
- Hellcat is a newly identified Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) threat group targeting critical national infrastructure, major corporations, and government entities globally.
- The group has launched attacks on organizations like Schneider Electric, Telefónica, Pinger, and Israel’s Knesset, creating concerns for cybersecurity.
- Proactive detection is crucial due to the prevalence of ransomware attacks, with Cybersecurity Ventures estimating attacks every two seconds by 2031.
- SOC Prime Platform offers real-time threat intelligence and detection rules to help identify potential Hellcat ransomware intrusions early on.
- Security professionals can access a dedicated rule stack for Hellcat ransomware attacks and explore detections compatible with various security solutions.
- Hellcat operators use sophisticated techniques such as phishing, PowerShell infection chains, and custom ransomware payloads to infiltrate and encrypt data.
- The group demonstrates a high level of operational security by employing secure communication tools and exfiltration tactics to evade detection.
- There seems to be an overlap in ransomware payloads and ransom notes between Hellcat and Morpheus, suggesting a potential connection or shared source code.
- Recently, Hellcat announced the theft of internal documents from Orange Group, reinforcing the need for robust cybersecurity measures and threat detection.
- To combat ransomware attacks effectively, leveraging tools like the SOC Prime Platform and Uncoder AI can enhance detection and response capabilities.
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