Weekly: Ransomware Impacting Hospitals, Q1 Most Observed Attacker Techniques, BreachForums Advertise Access to Security Company

In this episode of ShadowTalk, host Chris, along with Ivan and Marken, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research. Topics this week include:

• Recent ransomware attacks on the healthcare sector do not necessarily suggest a change in targeting preferences
• Black Basta pivot TTPs: New social engineering campaign using mass sign ups to mailing list spam
• Pain on the adversary, in having multiple controls to slow down an attacker, can greatly improve cyber resilience when combined with network visibility 
• Initial access brokers (IAB) continuing to play a crucial role in facilitating cybercrime

Resources:

• https://www.reliaquest.com/blog/q1-2024-attacker-trends/