Cicada3301 ransomware, written in Rust, was first reported less than two months ago. Despite its recent emergence, Morphisec threat researchers have already identified striking similarities between Cicada3301 and the infamous BlackCat ransomware.
Like its namesake, the Cicada puzzle, which has long been associated with complex, cyber-related problem-solving, the true identity of the Cicada3301 ransomware developers remains shrouded in mystery.
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Source: Morphisec
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