The Agenda ransomware group has upgraded its capabilities by integrating SmokeLoader malware and a new .NET-based loader, NETXLOADER, enhancing stealth and evasion techniques. Targeting sectors like healthcare and finance across multiple countries, this multi-stage attack chain facilitates ransomware deployment, with sophisticated obfuscation methods complicating detection and analysis. The transition from Go to Rust in ransomware development further amplifies threat potential.
Patch healthcare security gaps to keep cybercriminals out
Dr. Eric Liederman, CEO of CyberSolutionsMD, notes that as financial institutions bolster their security, cybercriminals are increasingly targeting healthcare organizations, perceiving them as more vulnerable
