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Ransomware groups are continually evolving their tactics, posing an increasing threat to organizations worldwide. Recent reports highlight the exploitation of vulnerabilities in software and the use of sophisticated techniques, such as abusing legitimate employee monitoring software, to breach systems. A Symantec report revealed the discovery of Fog Ransomware, showcasing the attackers' innovative use of tools, including a legitimate security solution (Syteca) capable of recording on-screen activity and monitoring keystrokes, which they deployed using PsExec and SMBExec.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued Advisory AA25‑163A, warning of ransomware actors exploiting CVE-2024-57727 in unpatched SimpleHelp Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) software, specifically versions 5.5.7 and earlier. This vulnerability allowed attackers to compromise a utility billing software provider and initiate double-extortion attacks. The attacks targeting unpatched SimpleHelp deployments have been observed since January 2025, indicating a sustained and targeted effort to exploit this vulnerability.
In addition to software vulnerabilities, data breaches are also occurring through direct hacks. Zoomcar, an Indian car-sharing company, recently acknowledged a data breach affecting 8.4 million users, where hackers accessed customer names, phone numbers, car registration numbers, personal addresses, and emails. While sensitive information like passwords and financial details were reportedly not exposed, the breach raises concerns about the security of personal data stored by such platforms. Furthermore, the DragonForce group has started posting new victims to their darknet site, publicly extorting two new organizations, highlighting the continued use of double extortion tactics by ransomware groups.
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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued Advisory AA25‑163A, warning of ransomware actors exploiting CVE-2024-57727 in unpatched SimpleHelp Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) software, specifically versions 5.5.7 and earlier. This vulnerability allowed attackers to compromise a utility billing software provider and initiate double-extortion attacks. The attacks targeting unpatched SimpleHelp deployments have been observed since January 2025, indicating a sustained and targeted effort to exploit this vulnerability.
In addition to software vulnerabilities, data breaches are also occurring through direct hacks. Zoomcar, an Indian car-sharing company, recently acknowledged a data breach affecting 8.4 million users, where hackers accessed customer names, phone numbers, car registration numbers, personal addresses, and emails. While sensitive information like passwords and financial details were reportedly not exposed, the breach raises concerns about the security of personal data stored by such platforms. Furthermore, the DragonForce group has started posting new victims to their darknet site, publicly extorting two new organizations, highlighting the continued use of double extortion tactics by ransomware groups.
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- cyble.com: The greatest number of ransomware attacks were directed towards the professional services and construction sectors.
- cybersecurityventures.com: Ransomware: File Data Is Harder to Manage and Defend
Classification:
- HashTags: #Ransomware #Cybersecurity #DataBreach
- Target: Various organizations
- Attacker: Various Ransomware Groups
- Feature: Data encryption
- Malware: SafePay, DevMan
- Type: Ransomware
- Severity: Disaster