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.
Malicious npm Package ‘dbmux’ Targets Developers
Malware was discovered in the npm package dbmux. Any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. The GitHub Advisory (GHSA-62wx-5f55-w8g2)
