Cicada3301, a ransomware-as-a-service group, had its affiliate program infiltrated by Group-IB researchers, who subsequently publicized details about the gang’s operations and inner workings. Active since June 2024, the group has attacked 30 victims, primarily in the U.S and U.K. The ransomware shares similarities with the defunct ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group. Group-IB’s report also highlights Cicada3301’s sophisticated affiliate program, including detailed attack customization and support services.
Specter: Open-source NFC reader bug sweep for Flipper Zero
Specter is a Flipper Zero app that finds powered NFC readers by listening for the radio field they give off. The readers it hunts work
