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Black Basta: The Fallen Ransomware Gang That Lives On
After a series of setbacks, the notorious Black Basta ransomware gang went underground. Researchers are bracing for its probable return in a new form.
Since appearing in April 2022, Black Basta has generated hundreds of millions of dollars in payments targeting an array of corporate victims in health care, critical infrastructure, and other high-stakes industries. The leak revealed details about Black Basta’s malware and technical capabilities, its internal squabbles, and clues about the identity of the actors behind the group, particularly its main administrator. In addition to exploring new malware, the gang started focusing on compromising targets through social engineering and influence campaigns, particularly spam email operations and tech support scams.
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