What is BlackCat (Alphv) Ransomware?

June 12, 2023 – Published on Cyberwarzone

This article on Alphv references GuidePoint Security’s GRIT Ransomware Report: April 2023, which examines BlackCat, otherwise known as ALPHV. This ransomware group has carved its niche in the cyber-threat landscape with its unconventional Rust programming language and ability to target a wide array of devices and potential entry points. Originating from prolific threat activity groups, its first sightings trace back to November 2021. Leveraging Rust, a contemporary programming language, BlackCat adeptly avoids detection, especially by traditional security measures. This sophisticated ransomware can infiltrate an array of devices and operating systems, from Windows and Linux devices to VMWare instances.

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