Cybercrime

Attack Graph Response to CISA Advisory AA23-165A: Understanding Ransomware Threat Actors: LockBit

On June 14, 2023, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) along with other US-based and international security organizations released a joint cybersecurity advisory (CSA) detailing the operations behind the LockBit ransomware attacks. AttackIQ has released a wide range of Attack Graphs emulating LockBit and other RaaS operators as part of CISA’s #StopRansomware campaign.

What To Do in the Case of Brand Reputation Impersonation

Recently, AttackIQ was notified that an Iranian threat actor had created a fake domain and fraudulent website (attackiq[.]ir) impersonating AttackIQ and abusing the company brand. This blog is an account of what happened and how AttackIQ responded, and it aims to provide insights to help organizations prepare to deal with similar Brand Reputation Abuse situations.