Ransomware

Black Basta

First seen: 2022-04 • Status: active

Currently Active Threat

Black Basta is run by former Conti ransomware members. They have attacked over 500 companies since 2022.

Overview

Black Basta emerged from former Conti members and has become one of the most active ransomware groups, targeting over 500 organizations.

Also Known As

BlackBasta

How It Spreads

  • QakBot infections
  • Phishing
  • Exploitation

What It Does

  • File encryption
  • Data exfiltration
  • Double extortion

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Target Platforms

Windows, Linux, VMware ESXi

Detection Tips

  • Monitor for QakBot
  • Watch for Black Basta TTPs

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques

T1486, T1567, T1490

If You're Infected

  1. 1.

    Isolate infected systems

  2. 2.

    Engage incident response

Related Malware

Conti, Qakbot

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