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LockBit 5.0 Variant Expands Attacks on Windows Linux and Virtual Infrastructure

LockBit 5.0 Variant Expands Attacks on Windows Linux and Virtual Infrastructure

Threat Group – LockBit operators Threat Type – Ransomware as a Service Exploited Vulnerabilities – Exposed remote access services, unpatched internet facing infrastructure, valid credential reuse, weak virtualisation hardening Malware Used – LockBit 5.0 Windows Linux and ESXi variants Threat Score – 7.5 🔴 High – Cross platform impact with ESXi targeting, rapid encryption, and

Qilin.B New Variant Disrupts Backups and Evades Detection Tools

Qilin.B New Variant Disrupts Backups and Evades Detection Tools

Threat Group: Qilin (formerly Agenda) Threat Type: Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) Exploited Vulnerabilities: Weak credentials, network misconfigurations Malware Used: Qilin.B variant Threat Score: High (8.5/10) — Due to enhanced encryption, evasion, and the ability to disrupt backup systems. Last Threat Observation: October 2024, spotted in attacks against healthcare and large