"Same Code, Different Ransomware? Leaks Kick-Start Myriad of New Variants"

According to the H1 2023 ESET Threat Report, trends in the threat landscape demonstrate the adaptability of cybercriminals as they seek out new methods of attack, such as exploiting vulnerabilities, gaining unauthorized access, compromising sensitive information, and defrauding individuals. Microsoft's stricter security policies, particularly regarding the opening of macro-enabled files, are a factor in the evolution of attack patterns. ESET telemetry data also suggests that the threat actors behind the once-notorious Emotet botnet have struggled to adapt to the shrinking attack surface, perhaps indicating that a different group has taken control of the botnet. Actors in the ransomware realm are increasingly reusing released source code to create new ransomware variants. This article continues to discuss key findings from the   H1 2023 ESET Threat Report. 

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