The Infamous Ransomware 8 Base Group Hits: Employ Milwaukee 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 | Employ Milwaukee |
| Downloaded Date | 20.12.2023 |
| Publish Date | 31.01.2024 |
| Victim Description | Employ Milwaukee is the Milwaukee County workforce development board. We are part of the public workforce system made up of federal, state and local initiatives that strengthens Milwaukee’s workforce. Employ Milwaukee is the workforce development board serving Milwaukee County. We help connect job seekers to employment opportunities, provide education and training options in high-growth, high-demand sectors and assist in providing a skilled and sustainable workforce to attract, retain and grow diverse businesses in our Milwaukee 7 region |
| Threat Actor Comments | Were uploaded to the servers: Invoice Receipts Accounting documents Personal data Certificates Employment contracts A huge amount of confidential information Confidentiality agreements Personal files Other |
| Number of Dark Web Views (at time of scraping) | views: 7564 |
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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