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TF-MAL-elf.blackcat

📛 Threat Title

Malware family: BlackCat

Category: BlackCat First seen: Last updated: Source: ThreatFox Malwares

Description

ThreatFox malware family `elf.blackcat`. Printable name: BlackCat. Aliases: ALPHV,Noberus.

Indicators of Compromise (1)

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domain elf.blackcat VT: VT base fetch failed: HTTPError: 429 Client Error: Too Many Requests for url: https://www.virustotal.com/api/v3/domains/elf.blackcat

IOC database

Type
domain
Value
elf.blackcat
First seen
Last seen
Attached to this threat
Appears in
1 threat
Description
Extracted from Threat TF-MAL-elf.blackcat

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Threat Hunt — feed corroboration

Not present in any configured threat-intel feed.

Details From VirusTotal

VirusTotal: VT base fetch failed: HTTPError: 429 Client Error: Too Many Requests for url: https://www.virustotal.com/api/v3/domains/elf.blackcat

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Remediations (10)

  • web:data-guard365.com

    Detection and Mitigation Strategies Organizations can take several steps to mitigate the risk of a BlackCat /ALPHV ransomware attack and prepare for effective responses: Threat Intelligence: Stay updated with the latest threat intelligence regarding BlackCat operations.

  • web:en.wikipedia.org

    BlackCat , also known as ALPHV[1] and Noberus, [2] is a computer ransomware family written in Rust. It made its first appearance in November 2021. By extension, it is also the name of the threat actor (s) who exploited it. BlackCat operates on a ransomware as a service (RaaS) model, with developers offering the malware for use by affiliates and taking a percentage of ransom payments. For ...

  • web:github.com

    This research provides a longitudinal technical analysis of the BlackCat (ALPHV) ransomware family , tracking its evolution from initial Rust-based encryptor variants in late 2021 to advanced, token-gated and hardened samples in 2023.

  • web:stonefly.com

    Stay ahead of BlackCat /ALPHV ransomware threats. Learn proactive defenses, mitigation strategies, and future trends in our comprehensive cybersecurity guide.

  • web:www.cisa.gov

    ALPHV Blackcat affiliates offer to provide unsolicited cyber remediation advice as an incentive for payment, offering to provide victims with "vulnerability reports" and "security recommendations" detailing how they penetrated the system and how to prevent future re-victimization upon receipt of ransom payment.

  • web:www.ey.com

    About BlackCat ransomware The BlackCat ransomware, also known as ALPHV, is a potent strain of malware that targets and encrypts critical data on an infected system, subsequently demanding a ransom payment for decryption. It typically propagates through phishing campaigns, malicious downloads or exploit kits. By leveraging advanced encryption algorithms typically Rivest-Shamir-Adleman (RSA) or ...

  • web:www.ic3.gov

    ALPHV Blackcat affiliates offer to provide unsolicited cyber remediation advice as an incentive for payment, offering to provide victims with "vulnerability reports" and "security recommendations" detailing how they penetrated the system and how to prevent future re-victimization upon receipt of ransom payment.

  • web:www.picussecurity.com

    ALPHV ( BlackCat ) ransomware hit Change Healthcare in 2024, causing the largest U.S. healthcare breach. Explore its tactics, impact, and defense strategies.

  • web:www.sentinelone.com

    Summary of BlackCat /ALPHV Ransomware BlackCat , also known as AlphaVM and ALPHV, is a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) that has payloads written in the Rust language. The ransomware family first emerged in late 2021. BlackCat is among the few pieces of malware that use Rust, a popular programming language that works on multiple platforms (Windows and Linux). It targets corporate networks and ...

  • web:www.thodex.com

    Detection and Mitigation Strategies Detecting and mitigating BlackCat ransomware requires a multi-faceted approach. The SentinelOne Singularity XDR Platform has proven capable of identifying and stopping BlackCat -related malicious activities.

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