3AM Ransomware: A Modern Threat with a Vintage Twist

The 3AM ransomware group has recently been spotlighted for its cybercriminal activities. However, why it is the topic of the day is their choice of technology. A recent tweet by a security researcher highlighted that the 3AM ransomware gang is using an ancient PHP script, Yugeon Web Clicks v0.1, released way back in 2004, to monitor page views on their website. This choice of outdated technology raises several questions about the group’s modus operandi and the reasons behind …

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