Threat Actors Targeting Microsoft SQL Servers to Deploy FreeWorld Ransomware

Sep 01, 2023THNDatabase Security / Ransomware Threat actors are exploiting poorly secured Microsoft SQL (MS SQL) servers to deliver Cobalt Strike and a ransomware strain called FreeWorld. Cybersecurity firm Securonix, which has dubbed the campaign DB#JAMMER, said it stands out for the way the toolset and infrastructure is employed. “Some of these tools include enumeration…