Trigona

Malware updated 2 months ago (2024-08-14T10:17:42.192Z)
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Trigona was a significant strain of ransomware that emerged in 2022, known for its harmful effects on computer systems. The malware infiltrated systems through suspicious downloads, emails, or websites, often without the user's knowledge. Once inside, it could steal personal information, disrupt operations, or hold data hostage for ransom. Trigona was used by various ransomware operations, including AvosLocker, MedusaLocker, BlackCat, and LockBit, making it a versatile tool in the cybercriminal arsenal. In 2023, Trigona made headlines when its servers were infiltrated and wiped out, marking an unusual departure for ransomware activity. The infiltration was carried out by a hacktivist group calling itself the Ukrainian Cyber Alliance, which exploited a critical vulnerability in Confluence using a zero-day exploit to gain access to Trigona's infrastructure. The group's actions resulted in all of Trigona's data being erased, effectively crippling the ransomware operation. The takedown of Trigona was notable not because of law enforcement action but due to the efforts of these pro-Ukrainian hacktivists. The group's successful attack on Trigona's servers led to the ransomware group's demise, highlighting the potential of hacktivist groups to counteract malicious cyber activities. This event underscored the importance of robust cybersecurity measures and the ongoing threat posed by ransomware to individual and organizational data security.
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Possible Aliases / Cluster overlaps
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Alphv is a possible alias for Trigona. AlphV, also known as BlackCat, is a notorious threat actor that has been active since November 2021. This group pioneered the public leaks business model and has been associated with various ransomware families, including Akira, LockBit, Play, and Basta. AlphV gained significant attention for its la
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Crylock is a possible alias for Trigona. CryLock is a form of malware, specifically ransomware, known for its capability to infiltrate systems and hold data hostage for ransom. This malicious software can infect systems through suspicious downloads, emails, or websites, often without the knowledge of the user. Once inside, CryLock can disr
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svchost.exe is a possible alias for Trigona. Svchost.exe is a malicious software, or malware, that has been associated with multiple cyber threats over the years. It is known to be used by various malware families like Winnti, Nightdoor, MgBot, and Kazuar for injecting their shellcode into processes such as explorer.exe, winlogon.exe, wmplayer
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Akira is a possible alias for Trigona. Akira is a notorious malware, specifically a ransomware, that has been active since April 2023. It utilizes dual extortion tactics to compromise various industries, as outlined in a technical analysis shared by cybersecurity researchers. The ransomware's modus operandi includes stealing sensitive da
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Blackmatter is a possible alias for Trigona. BlackMatter is a recognized threat actor in the cybersecurity industry, notorious for its malicious activities and the execution of ransomware attacks. The group initially operated as DarkSide, responsible for the high-profile Colonial Pipeline attack in May 2021, which led to significant attention
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The Lockbit Malware is associated with Trigona. LockBit is a notorious malware that operates on a ransomware-as-a-service model, which has been responsible for significant cyber attacks across the globe. One of its most high-profile targets was Boeing, from whom the LockBit gang claimed to have stolen data. This incident not only disrupted operatUnspecified
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The REvil Malware is associated with Trigona. REvil is a notorious malware, specifically a type of ransomware, that gained prominence in the cybercrime world as part of the Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) model. This model became increasingly popular in 2020, establishing relationships between first-stage malwares and subsequent ransomware attacUnspecified
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Associated Threat Actors
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The DarkSide Threat Actor is associated with Trigona. DarkSide is a threat actor known for its malicious activities, primarily in the realm of ransomware attacks. One of their most notable exploits occurred on May 7, 2021, when they targeted Colonial Pipeline Co., a major player in the U.S. energy sector. The attack disrupted the gasoline supply acrossUnspecified
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The Alphv Group Threat Actor is associated with Trigona. The Alphv group, a recognized threat actor in the cybersecurity landscape, has been involved in numerous malicious activities. Notably, they claimed responsibility for the hacking of Clarion, a global manufacturer of audio and video equipment for cars. This particular incident highlighted their capaUnspecified
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Associated Vulnerabilities
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The vulnerability CVE-2021-40539 is associated with Trigona. Unspecified
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The CVE-2023-22515 Vulnerability is associated with Trigona. CVE-2023-22515 is a critical Broken Access Control vulnerability discovered in October 2023, affecting the Confluence Data Center and Server. This flaw in software design or implementation allowed unauthenticated attackers to create unauthorized administrator accounts and gain access to Confluence iUnspecified
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