BlackCat Hacker Tool Spreads Ransomware to Remote Machines

BlackCat ransomware operators have shown adaptability in their malicious activities, making it hard to mitigate their threats. They have been improving their ransomware tools over the past two years, displaying a level of innovation that challenges security professionals. Their latest tool, Munchkin, uses a Linux-based OS for remote machines, a method becoming more common among ransomware threat actors. It has been found to use VirtualBox for its compact nature and works by modifying the VM’s root password.