#193 - Intel Chat: Ransomware drops, 8Base, XE Group, SolarWinds-esque attack & cyber-espionage in South Asia


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Feb 13 2025 33 mins  

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel.

  • Ransomware payments saw a significant drop in 2024, falling by 35% compared to the previous year.
  • Law enforcement agencies have arrested a suspected core member of the 8Base ransomware group, marking a significant development in efforts to combat cybercrime.
  • The XE Group, a financially motivated cybercrime organization, has shifted its tactics from traditional card-skimming attacks to more sophisticated supply chain compromises.
  • Security researchers at watchTowr have demonstrated a supply chain attack technique that surpasses the scale and stealth of the infamous SolarWinds breach.
  • A newly discovered cyber-espionage campaign is targeting government and military entities in South Asia, according to researchers at Unit 42.