FBI warns healthcare sector about Silent Ransom Group impersonating IT support staff
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Summary
The FBI has issued an alert about the Silent Ransom Group (also known as Luna Moth, Chatty Spider, and UNC3753), a cyber threat group active since at least 2022 that targets healthcare and other industries. The group uses social engineering tactics, impersonating IT support staff through phone calls and phishing emails. The alert provides indicators of attack and defensive recommendations.
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The group, which is also known as Luna Moth, Chatty Spider and UNC3753, has impersonated IT support staff through phone calls and phishing emails.
The FBI said the group has been active since at least 2022.
The alert includes indicators of an attack and recommendations to defend against the group.
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