An analysis of two BlackCat and BlackMatter attacks has identified overlaps in the tactics, techniques, and procedures. Cisco Talos researchers say BlackCat seems to be a case of vertical business expansion. BlackCat (aka Alphv) is built out of affiliates of other RaaS operations, the researchers said. The findings come as BlackBerry detailed a new new ransomware family called LokiLocker that’s designed to erase non-system files and overwrite the master boot record. BlackCalls BlackCat first emerged in November 2021 and has since targeted several organizations worldwide over the past few months.”]
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