FBI: Ransomware Cyberattacks Using Legitimate System Tools As Attack Vectors

FBI: The FBI is releasing a Private Industry Notification on initial ransomware access trends, including using third-party and legitimate system tools as attack vectors.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): "The FBI is releasing a Private Industry Notification on initial ransomware access trends, including using third-party and legitimate system tools as attack vectors. These recommended mitigations reduce the likelihood and impact of ransomware incidents".

Ransomware Actors Continue to Gain Access through Third Parties and Legitimate System Tools. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is releasing this Private Industry Notification to highlight ransomware initial access trends and encourage organizations to implement the recommendations in the “Mitigations” section to reduce the likelihood and impact of ransomware incidents.

Ransomware Actors Exploiting Vulnerabilities In Legitimate System Management Tools: