Ransomware Group

Black Hunt

Status: active • First seen 2022-1175+ known victims

Black Hunt mainly attacks businesses in Latin America by finding computers with remote desktop exposed to the internet. They take advantage of regions with fewer security resources.

Overview

Black Hunt is a ransomware operation that focuses on Latin American targets, exploiting RDP vulnerabilities in the region where security awareness may be lower.

Target Industries

Manufacturing, Retail, Healthcare, Professional Services

How They Attack

  • RDP exploitation
  • Regional targeting
  • Double extortion
  • Spanish-language operations

Notable Victims

Latin American companies (2023), Regional manufacturers

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How to Protect Against Black Hunt

  1. 1.

    Secure RDP in Latin American offices

  2. 2.

    Deploy Spanish-language security awareness

  3. 3.

    Implement regional threat intelligence

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques

T1021.001, T1486, T1567, T1078

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