Ransomware Gang Leak Reveals Stolen Passwords and 2FA Codes Leading to Attacks

Stolen passwords and 2FA codes are critical factors in ransomware attacks. Google has warned that cybercrime is becoming a national security threat, evidenced by ongoing chaos from ransomware gangs. The leak of private internal chat logs from the Black Basta crime group has provided insight into their operations. Threat intelligence analysts, such as Alexander Martin from Recorded Future News, note that several members of Black Basta were previously involved in the Conti and Ryuk ransomware schemes.