A China-linked state-sponsored hacking group named Bronze Starlight was observed deploying various ransomware families to hide the true intent of its attacks.
Bronze Starlight’s use of multiple ransomware families and its victim-targeting suggest there’s more to the group’s activities than just financial gain, security vendor says.
The threat actor known as Blue Mockingbird has been observed by analysts targeting Telerik UI vulnerabilities to compromise servers, install Cobalt Strike beacons, and mine Monero by hijacking system resources.
Several government agencies in the United States have issued a joint cybersecurity alert to warn organizations about a data extortion group named “Karakurt.”