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New Extortion Crews Mimic Scattered Spider Tactics in Rapid Attacks

New extortion crews, Cordial Spider and Snarky Spider, are rapidly carrying out data-theft-for-extortion campaigns, closely mimicking the tactics of notorious group Scattered Spider. These financially motivated groups, tied to The Com, have been targeting US-based organizations since October 2025.

https://osintsights.com/new-extortion-crews-mimic-scattered-spider-tactics-in-rapid-attacks?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#ExtortionCrews #ScatteredSpider #TheCom #CordialSpider #SnarkySpider

BlackFile Targets Retail, Hospitality with Extortion Attacks

Meet BlackFile, a notorious extortion group wreaking havoc on the retail and hospitality sectors with high-stakes attacks, demanding seven-figure ransoms from its victims. With a modus operandi that includes impersonation and voice-phishing, this threat actor is using pressure tactics to get what they want.

https://osintsights.com/blackfile-targets-retail-hospitality-with-extortion-attacks?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#ExtortionAttacks #Ransomware #Blackfile #CordialSpider #Unc6671

BlackFile Targets Retail with Vishing Extortion Tactics

Meet BlackFile, a financially motivated group that's been wreaking havoc on retail and hospitality organizations with a clever vishing extortion tactic, posing as IT support staff to steal data since February 2026. They're using spoofed VoIP numbers and fake Caller ID names to pull off their scams.

https://osintsights.com/blackfile-targets-retail-with-vishing-extortion-tactics?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#VishingExtortion #Blackfile #Clcri1116 #Unc6671 #CordialSpider