Click Here 82. The Clop gang’s in love with a special kind of bug
Aug 29, 2023
The podcast discusses the Cl0p gang's impressive cyber attack on MOVEit, highlighting their methods and recent attacks on file transfer services. It explores how bugs were used to create a back door and exploit middleware. The Clop gang's exploitation of GUI vulnerabilities and their testing of new ransomware is also discussed. The chapter concludes with an introduction to the podcast's host, producers, and team, and a promotion of their sister publication, 'the record'.
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Dustin's Vacation Surprise
- Dustin Childs was caught off guard by the MOVEit hack announcement while on vacation.
- He was unfamiliar with MOVEit initially, revealing how obscure but critical the software is.
Middleware as Attack Vector
- Attacking middleware software like MOVEit is a smart ransomware evolution for wider impact.
- These systems can act as a gateway to infect thousands via one breach.
Clop's Zero-Day Bargain
- Clop used a zero-day bug to breach MOVEit, paying far less than full premium exploit prices.
- Such purchases may come from underground auctions or initial access brokers.