Check Point Software’s latest threat index highlights that FakeUpdates continues to pose a significant threat in the cyber landscape, playing a crucial role in facilitating ransomware attacks. A recent investigation by security researchers revealed that an affiliate of RansomHub utilized a Python-based backdoor to maintain persistent access and deploy ransomware across various networks. Installed shortly after FakeUpdates gained initial access, this backdoor demonstrated advanced obfuscation techniques along with AI-assisted coding patterns. The attack involved lateral movement through remote desktop protocol (RDP) and established ongoing access by creating scheduled tasks. The advanced techniques highlight an increasing reality: cyber criminals are evolving […]
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