"Microsoft: 0ktapus Cyberattackers Evolve to 'Most Dangerous' Status"

According to Microsoft, the sophistication of 0ktapus, one of the most dangerous financial criminal groups, is increasing. The 0ktapus group recently made headlines for its disruptive ransomware attacks against MGM and Caesars Entertainment. The English-speaking group, also known as Scatter Swine, UNC3944, or Octo Tempest, typically uses Adversary-in-the-Middle (AitM) methods, social engineering involving calling targets, and SIM swapping. It has been known to conduct cryptocurrency theft, data leak extortion, and ransomware attacks. This article continues to discuss the growing sophistication of the 0ktapus cyberattackers.

Dark Reading reports "Microsoft: 0ktapus Cyberattackers Evolve to 'Most Dangerous' Status"

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