Intel 471 Blog

Three ways ransomware-as-a-service has become easier than ever to launch

While money and geopolitics play big roles, there are some other means that have allowed ransomware-as-a-service to proliferate with little resistance.

How cybercriminals create turbulence for the transportation industry

Cybercriminals shop around for schemes targeting retail

Intel 471 has observed criminals going after large retail and hospitality companies in a number of ways.

How SOAR plus threat intelligence empowers security operations teams

Intel 471 celebrates launch of Palo Alto’s Cortex XSOAR Threat Intelligence Management 2.0.

The blurry boundaries between nation-state actors and the cybercrime underground

Intel 471 has seen a slow and steady change in behavior where nation-states are incorporating the cybercrime underground to achieve their goals more than ever before.

Alleged REvil member says gang has no fear over U.S. government’s major ransomware focus

REvil says it’s doubling its focus on U.S. targets as the country's government intensifies its focus on stopping ransomware attacks.

Call for crimes? Russian-language forum runs contest for cryptocurrency hacks

Criminals are starting to target the underlying infrastructure that powers cryptocurrency-based systems.

Look how many cybercriminals love Cobalt Strike

Cobalt Strike has become a very common second-stage payload for many malware campaigns across many malware families.