Press ESC to close

WannaCry 2.0 ransomware attacks continue…

CategoryDetails
Threat ActorsNot explicitly named, but associated with the WannaCry ransomware campaign.
Campaign OverviewAggressive ransomware attack targeting systems globally using the ETERNALBLUE exploit; highly virulent due to lateral movement capabilities.
Target RegionsGlobal impact; specific targets not listed, but included both supported and legacy systems.
MethodologyExploitation of SMB vulnerability (MS17-010), propagation via lateral movement, and embedding ransomware payload in systems.
Product TargetedMicrosoft Windows systems, including legacy operating systems like Windows XP.
Malware ReferenceWannaCry 2.0
Tools UsedETERNALBLUE SMB exploit, kill-switch domains, embedded downloader scripts, UPX packer, PHP-based droppers.
Vulnerabilities ExploitedMicrosoft SMB v1.0 vulnerability (CVE-2017-0144); delayed patching in enterprise environments.
TTPsLateral movement via SMB scanning, encryption of user files, use of random strings for payload obfuscation, creation of persistence mechanisms.
AttributionLikely associated with actors leveraging leaked NSA tools (EternalBlue).
RecommendationsApply security patches (MS17-010), block SMB ports 139/445, monitor kill-switch domains, isolate unpatched systems, and establish ransomware incident protocols.
SourceZscaler

Read full article: WannaCry 2.0 Ransomware Attacks Continue | Zscaler Blog
Disclaimer: The above summary has been generated by an AI language model.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *