Black Basta Activity
RaaS linked to QakBot access
Black Basta is a ransomware-as-a-service operation first observed in April 2022, linked to QakBot-facilitated access and associated with CVE-2021-40444 exploitation; documented in CISA advisory AA22-281A. Relevant because its access chain relies on prior malware infection. (Source: CISA AA22-281A)
Definition
RaaS linked to QakBot access
Why It Matters / Impact
RaaS linked to QakBot access
Current Status
- Review status: published
- Last updated: 2026-08-26
- Evidence: 2 source(s) · 1 CVE(s) linked
- Confidence: 85%
Timeline
- 2022-04 — First observed
- 2022-10 — Advisory published
Sources
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