Bentley

Bentley is a notorious malware that has caused significant harm in the digital world. It's a malicious software designed to exploit and damage computer systems, often infiltrating through suspicious downloads, emails, or websites without the user's knowledge. Once installed, Bentley can steal personal information, disrupt operations, or even hold data hostage for ransom. This malware is associated with the TrickBot ransomware dropper, led by ransomware hackers Mikhail Tsarev (aka Mango) and Maksim Galochkin (aka Bentley). These individuals have recently come under new European sanctions due to their illicit activities. The malware's name, Bentley, should not be confused with Bentley Systems Inc., a legitimate company offering GIS products such as OpenComms Designer. Bentley Systems Inc. operates in the same industry as Autodesk Inc., AXIS GeoSpatial LLC, Blue Marble Geographics, Cadcorp Ltd., Caliper Corp., Ecopia Tech Corp., Esri Global Inc., Fugro NV, General Electric Co., Intellias Global Ltd., Mapbox Inc., Maxar Technologies Inc., Orbital Insight Inc., Polosoft Technologies, Precisely, TomTom NV, and Trimble Inc. Users are advised to remain vigilant against Bentley and similar malwares. Reports indicate that individuals like John Whitney and Valerie Bentley have received scam emails claiming to be from reputable companies such as McAfee, Norton, and Yahoo, telling them that their antivirus software has expired or asking them to click on a link to accept updated terms and conditions. These are common tactics used by cybercriminals to spread malware like Bentley, and users should avoid clicking on suspicious links or downloading files from unverified sources.