Grim Spider

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GRIM SPIDER is a malicious threat actor, along with INDRIK SPIDER and BOSS SPIDER, that has been continuously operating in the cybersecurity landscape. These entities are responsible for executing actions with harmful intent, which could range from data breaches to deploying ransomware. The cybersecurity industry identifies these actors with unique names due to a lack of standardized naming conventions. GRIM SPIDER, in particular, has been associated with the deployment of Ryuk, a type of ransomware that emerged in August 2017. This association has resulted in some intrusion operations involving Ryuk being referred to as GRIM SPIDER operations. A common pattern observed across incident response investigations is the use of TrickBot, a banking Trojan, preceding the distribution of Ryuk ransomware, suggesting a strategic approach by the threat actor to maximize damage and profit. The Ryuk ransomware has proven to be a lucrative venture for its operators, including GRIM SPIDER. Falcon Intelligence tracks GRIM SPIDER and has reported significant immediate profits from campaigns that target large organizations. Given the success of these operations, it is expected that criminal actors like GRIM SPIDER will continue their activities in the near term, posing an ongoing threat to cybersecurity.
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TrickBotUnspecified
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TrickBot is a notorious form of malware that infiltrates systems to exploit and damage them, often through suspicious downloads, emails, or websites. Once it has breached a system, TrickBot can steal personal information, disrupt operations, and even hold data hostage for ransom. It has been linked
RyukUnspecified
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Ryuk is a sophisticated malware, specifically a ransomware variant, that has been extensively used by cybercriminal group ITG23. The group has been employing crypting techniques for several years to obfuscate their malware, with Ryuk often seen in tandem with other malicious software such as Trickbo
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Indrik SpiderUnspecified
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Indrik Spider is a notable threat actor known for its cybercriminal activities, particularly in the realm of ransomware. In July 2017, the group entered the targeted ransomware sphere with BitPaymer, using file-sharing platforms to distribute the BitPaymer decryptor. This shift in operations saw Ind
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MITRE
a year ago
Big Game Hunting: The Evolution of INDRIK SPIDER From Dridex Wire Fraud to BitPaymer Targeted Ransomware
MITRE
a year ago
Credential Stealing Malware | Mandiant Research