Topic: warlock ransomware

  • Warlock ransomware exploits SharePoint flaws, warns Microsoft

    Warlock ransomware exploits SharePoint flaws, warns Microsoft

    A Chinese hacking group (Storm-2603) is exploiting SharePoint vulnerabilities to deploy Warlock ransomware, targeting over 420 unpatched systems using zero-day exploits like ToolShell. The attackers use Mimikatz and PsExec to steal credentials and move laterally, with at least 400 systems and 148...

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  • Ransomware Attacks Target Vulnerable SharePoint Servers

    Ransomware Attacks Target Vulnerable SharePoint Servers

    Chinese-linked threat actors are exploiting critical SharePoint vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-53770 and CVE-2025-53771) to deploy Warlock ransomware, targeting over 400 organizations, including US federal agencies. Suspected Chinese hacking groups Storm-2603, Linen Typhoon, and Violet Typhoon are usi...

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  • Ransomware Hackers Weaponize Velociraptor DFIR Tool

    Ransomware Hackers Weaponize Velociraptor DFIR Tool

    Malicious actors are misusing the Velociraptor digital forensics tool to deploy LockBit and Babuk ransomware, with the Chinese threat group Storm-2603 identified as responsible. Attackers exploited a privilege escalation vulnerability in Velociraptor to maintain persistent access, using technique...

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