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Hackers are distributing a cracked password manager that steals data, deploys ransomware

  • A tainted version of the popular password manager KeePass is being distributed by cybercriminals, allowing them to steal data and deploy ransomware.
  • The malicious KeePass variant includes an infostealer and a Cobalt Strike beacon, enabling attackers to access saved passwords and deploy ransomware through network access.
  • The cybercriminals behind the attack are associated with an initial access broker group (IAB) known as UNC4696, linked to the ransomware operator Black Basta.
  • The fake password manager website, hosting the malicious version of KeePass, continues to serve malware to unsuspecting users through an extensive infrastructure.

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