CosmicBeetle, a known threat actor, is using a new ransomware strain called “ScRansom.” The hacking group customized the ransomware strain and is using it in Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America to target small and medium-sized businesses. CosmicBeetle likely works as an affiliate for RansomHub. ScRansom is being used to attack businesses across a variety of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, finance, and government. It has been theorized that the group is of Turkish origin, but there is little evidence to support this theory. 

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