Exploring the Not So Secret Code of Black Hunt Ransomware

A recent analysis by cybersecurity researchers examined the capabilities and risks of the Black Hunt ransomware variant. The malware shares code similarities with Lockbit and uses techniques akin to REvil ransomware. The analysis found Black Hunt manipulates access tokens disables security tools spreads via network shares and encrypts files. It also detected notable features like whitelisting certain languages utilizing Safe Mode and more.