Ransomware's New Trick: Stealing Data with Your Own Tools
Forget the shadowy FTP servers. The latest wave of ransomware is quietly using your company's own cloud tools to siphon off sensitive data. This isn't just sloppy; it's strategically terrifying.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- Ransomware gangs are increasingly using legitimate enterprise tools like Azure's AzCopy for data exfiltration, bypassing traditional security measures. 𝕏
- The use of trusted tools makes malicious activity blend smoothly with normal operations, rendering many EDR solutions ineffective. 𝕏
- Attackers are leveraging cloud infrastructure, making data theft harder to trace and disrupt compared to older methods relying on rogue hosting providers. 𝕏
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Originally reported by Varonis Blog
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