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        "totitle": "BitPaymer Ransomware",
        "*": "<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-lineno\" id=\"mw-diff-left-l1\">Line 1:</td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-lineno\">Line 1:</td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div><del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">&lt;strong&gt;MediaWiki has been installed.&lt;/strong&gt;</del></div></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">== BitPaymer Ransomware ==</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\"></td><td class=\"diff-context diff-side-deleted\"><br></td><td class=\"diff-marker\"></td><td class=\"diff-context diff-side-added\"><br></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div><del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Consult </del>the [<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Help:Contents User's Guide</del>] <del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">for information on using </del>the <del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">wiki software</del>.</div></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">'''BitPaymer''' is a type of [[ransomware]] that first appeared in 2017. It is associated with </ins>the [<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">[Dridex]</ins>] <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">family of ransomware and is primarily used in targeted attacks against organizations, particularly those in </ins>the <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">healthcare, government, and industrial sectors</ins>.</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\"></td><td class=\"diff-context diff-side-deleted\"><br></td><td class=\"diff-marker\"></td><td class=\"diff-context diff-side-added\"><br></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div>== <del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Getting started </del>==</div></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>=== <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Operation </ins>=<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">==</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div><del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">* </del>[<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">https</del>:<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">//www</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">mediawiki</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">org/wiki/Special</del>:<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">MyLanguage/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list</del>]</div></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div><del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">* [https</del>:<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">//www</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">mediawiki</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">org/wiki/Special</del>:<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">MyLanguage/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]</del></div></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"># '''Initial Compromise''': BitPaymer infections often begin with the compromise of a network through tactics such as [</ins>[<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">phishing]] emails, exploiting software vulnerabilities, or using stolen credentials.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div><del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">* [https</del>:<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">//lists</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">wikimedia</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">org/postorius/lists/mediawiki</del>-<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">announce</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">lists</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">wikimedia</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">org/ MediaWiki release mailing list]</del></div></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"># '''Propagation and Reconnaissance'''</ins>: <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Once inside a network, attackers perform reconnaissance to identify valuable assets and sensitive data</ins>. <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">They may move laterally within the network, infecting other machines and escalating privileges to gain broader access</ins>.</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div><del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">* </del>[<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">https</del>:<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Localisation#Translation_resources Localise MediaWiki for your language</del>]</div></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"># '''Encryption'''</ins>: <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">BitPaymer encrypts files on compromised systems using strong encryption algorithms such as [[RSA]] or [[AES]</ins>]<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">. It targets a wide range of file types, rendering them inaccessible to the victim.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div><del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">* [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Combating_spam Learn how to combat spam on your wiki]</del></div></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"># '''Ransom Note'''</ins>: <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">After encryption, BitPaymer displays a ransom note on the victim's screen, demanding payment in exchange for the decryption key needed to restore access to the encrypted files</ins>. <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Instructions on how to contact the attackers and negotiate the ransom payment are provided, often demanding payment in cryptocurrency like [[Bitcoin]]</ins>.</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"># '''Pressure Tactics'''</ins>: <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">BitPaymer operators may use aggressive tactics to pressure victims into paying the ransom quickly, such as threatening to leak sensitive data obtained during the attack or setting short deadlines for payment.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\"># '''Payment and Decryption'''</ins>: <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">If the victim decides to pay the ransom, they are provided with decryption instructions and tools to recover their files</ins>. <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">However, there is no guarantee that the attackers will provide a working decryption key, and paying the ransom may encourage further criminal activity</ins>.</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">=== Mitigation ===</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">To protect against BitPaymer and similar ransomware threats, organizations are advised to implement a multi</ins>-<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">layered [[cybersecurity]] strategy</ins>. <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">This includes regular data backups, employee training on phishing awareness, robust endpoint security solutions, and network segmentation to limit the spread of infections</ins>. <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Keeping software and systems up-to-date with the latest security patches can also help prevent exploitation of known vulnerabilities</ins>.</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>[<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">[Category</ins>:<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Ransomware]</ins>]</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">__FORCETOC__</ins></div></td></tr>\n"
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