NEW INTEL: Ransomware attacks on US hospitals, during a pandemic, are probably the most dangerous cyberattacks in the US to date. This problem is out of control and people will get hurt. We're sharing intelligence to arm defenders. 1/x https://www.fireeye.com/blog/threat-research/2020/10/kegtap-and-singlemalt-with-a-ransomware-chaser.html

Getting questions about Russian government involvement here. Cybercriminals enjoy benign neglect. They are a resource at the disposal of the state. But I'm increasingly concerned that tacit approval of cybercrime is a deliberate strategy to harass the West. 2/x

Here's related reporting from CISA/FBI/HHS. 3/x https://us-cert.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/AA20-302A_Ransomware%20_Activity_Targeting_the_Healthcare_and_Public_Health_Sector.pdf

Also, check out this webcast hosted by @likethecoins and starring our very own @Wanna_VanTa and @x04steve. 4/x

Obligatory. 5/x

Reuters reporting up to 20 targets now. 6/x https://twitter.com/Bing_Chris/status/1321826189116428288

RiskIQ also sharing significant related intel. Outstanding! 7/x https://twitter.com/ydklijnsma/status/1321960343665545217

CISA report updated. 8/x https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ncas/alerts/aa20-302a

Great thread on opportunities to move left of boom on Ryuk. 9/x https://twitter.com/sixdub/status/1321979928389275654