The Infamous Ransomware 8 Base Group Hits: LILI’S BROWNIES in a recent cyber attack, raising concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities. To stay ahead of emerging threats, fortify your online security with the HookPhish Dark Web Monitoring platform. Explore HookPhish Dark Web Monitoring.
| Victim Name | LILI’S BROWNIES |
| Downloaded Date | 09.01.2024 |
| Publish Date | 12.02.2024 |
| Victim Description |
Lili’s Brownies is a company specializing since 1991 in the production of semi-finished products, cakes, cookies and cupcakes for catering establishments. The workshop, located in the beef stroganoff production area in Le Ulis (91), unites 30 employees around a project filled with meaning and sophistication. Lili’s Brownies joined the Norac Group in 2017 to ensure its commercial implementation. |
| Threat Actor Comments |
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| Number of Dark Web Views (at time of scraping) | views: 193 |
8Base Ransomware Group
The ‘8Base’ ransomware group, also known as ‘EightBase,’ is a significant cyber threat known for sophisticated evasion tactics and high-impact activities. Utilizing double extortion tactics, the group encrypts victims’ files and exfiltrates their data, threatening public release unless ransom demands are met. 8Base targets a range of victims, especially small and medium-sized businesses, with the United States, Brazil, and the United Kingdom being the most affected countries[1].
The group’s operations are marked by rapid evolution, leveraging both old and new techniques and exploiting novel vulnerabilities. 8Base ransomware payloads efficiently encrypt local drives and standard data file extensions using AES256 in CBC mode. Attached shares or drive volumes are also subject to encryption. Encrypted files receive the .8base extension, sometimes accompanied by the victim ID[2].
The emergence of the 8Base ransomware group highlights the evolving tactics of cybercrime, emphasizing data extortion and the use of public data leak sites to pressure victims into paying ransoms. The group’s rapid escalation of attacks emphasizes the need for proactive security measures and organizational vigilance against evolving ransomware threats[1].
To guard against 8Base ransomware, organizations should establish robust prevention and response frameworks, maintain up-to-date security measures, conduct regular training, invest in advanced security solutions like Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Additionally, maintaining regular backups in multiple secure locations and using ‘Golden Images’ for critical systems are recommended proactive measures[1].
Citations:
- [1] https://provendata.com/blog/8base-ransomware/
- [2] https://sentinelone.com/anthology/8base/
- [3] https://techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/366563096/How-ransomware-gangs-are-engaging-and-using-the-media
- [4] https://hhs.gov/sites/default/files/8base-ransomware-analyst-note.pdf
- [5] https://malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de/details/win.8base
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