Cargobay

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CargoBay is a type of malware that has been associated with various ransomware attacks, including Quantum, Zeon, and Royal. It was used to crypt SVCReady, a loader observed in the Quantum ransomware attacks. CargoBay's usage extends beyond this, as it has also been linked to numerous other malicious software such as Emotet, IcedID, CobaltStrike, Pushdo, Minodo, DiceLoader, AresLoader, LummaC2, Vidar, Gozi, Canyon, Nokoyawa Ransomware, and BlackBasta Ransomware. The malware infects systems through suspicious downloads, emails, or websites and can steal personal information, disrupt operations, or hold data hostage for ransom. In recent times, criminal factions have likely established new alliances with other gangs, leading to the testing and application of new malware like SVCReady, CargoBay, and Matanbuchus. Crypters such as Hexa and Dave have been deployed on these malware. Over the past year, these crypters have appeared on new malware used for initial access or information stealing, including SVCReady, CargoBay, Matanbuchus, Pikabot, Aresloader, Vidar, Minodo, and LummaC2 Stealer. The current landscape shows significant changes from the original ITG23, as its successors have tested and adopted new malware strains such as SVCReady, CargoBay, and Minodo. They have also forged relationships with new actors like FIN7 and DEV-0569. However, similarities with ITG23’s activities before Conti’s sunset suggest that many of the same actors behind these new operations continue to collaborate closely behind the scenes. X-Force has analyzed an ITG23 crypter written in Rust, along with the CargoBay family of backdoors and downloaders, indicating ongoing cooperation between cybercriminal groups.

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Zeon	1	Zeon, a known threat actor in the cybersecurity landscape, has been linked to several high-profile ransomware attacks. It was instrumental in crypting SVCReady and CargoBay loaders, observed in Quantum and Royal ransomware attacks respectively. Zeon has also employed third-party ransomware such as B

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Rust

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Loader

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Ransomware

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ID	Type	Votes	Profile Description
Royal Ransomware	Unspecified	1	Royal Ransomware is a type of malware that has been causing significant disruptions in various sectors, particularly in the United States. Originating from the now-defunct Conti ransomware operation, Royal Ransomware was notorious for its multi-threaded encryption and ability to kill processes withi
SVCReady	Unspecified	1	SVCReady is a relatively new malware family first observed in malicious spam campaigns at the end of April 2022. This harmful software, designed to exploit and damage computers or devices, was initially unknown but has since been identified through IDS rules published by Proofpoint. The malware infe
Lummac2 Stealer	Unspecified	1	LummaC2 Stealer is a prominent malware that has been increasingly utilized for initial access or information stealing over the past year. This malicious software, which can infiltrate systems through suspicious downloads, emails, or websites, is designed to exploit and damage computers or devices by
Blackbasta	Unspecified	1	BlackBasta is a malicious software (malware) known for its disruptive and damaging effects on computer systems. It infiltrates systems through suspicious downloads, emails, or websites, often without the user's knowledge. Once inside, it can steal personal information, disrupt operations, or even ho
Conti	Unspecified	1	Conti is a type of malware, specifically ransomware, known for its ability to disrupt operations, steal personal information, and hold data hostage for ransom. The malicious software infiltrates systems via suspicious downloads, emails, or websites, often unbeknownst to the user. It has been used in
Minodo	Unspecified	1	Minodo is a type of malware, a harmful program designed to exploit and damage computer systems. It can infiltrate your system through suspicious downloads, emails, or websites, often without the user's knowledge. Once inside, it can steal personal information, disrupt operations, or even hold data h

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FIN7	Unspecified	1	FIN7, a notorious threat actor group known for its malicious activities, has recently been identified as targeting a large U.S. carmaker with phishing attacks. This group, which has previously operated behind fake cybersecurity companies such as Combi Security and Bastion Secure to recruit security
ITG23	Unspecified	1	ITG23, also known as the Trickbot/Conti syndicate, is a significant threat actor that has been active since 2016 in the East European cybercrime arena. This group is renowned for its use of Reflective DLL Injection code in many of its crypters, with the presence of these crypters on a file sample be

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Source	CreatedAt	Title
SecurityIntelligence.com	a year ago	The Trickbot/Conti Crypters: Where Are They Now?
SecurityIntelligence.com	a year ago	RansomExx Upgrades to Rust