DarkSide Ransomware Victims Sold Short

This McAfee technical report analyzes the DarkSide ransomware RaaS, describing its affiliate-driven model, Windows and Linux (including ESXi/NAS) variants, typical intrusion and lateral-movement tools (e.g., Cobalt Strike, Mimikatz, PsExec), data exfiltration and leak site extortion practices, and mitigation/detection guidance; it maps observed behaviors to MITRE ATT&CK techniques and emphasizes rapid encryption and broad sector targeting (notably U.S. critical infrastructure and services).