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Castle & Sand

Earned by sechow1 on June 08, 2025

This analyst investigated an easy-level ransomware scenario by identifying adversaries' reconnaissance activities, analyzing themed phishing emails, and tracking ransomware deployment and impact. They used the Kusto Query Language (KQL) to analyze intrusion data and build an understanding of the ransomware attack lifecycle.

Jun 08, 2025

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Castle & Sand: A Beachy Case of Ransomware

In a world of sun, sand, and surf, Castle&Sand reigns supreme as the beacon of beachwear and accessories. Enter the **SharkzBoys**, a shadowy group of cyber marauders, who unleash a devastating ransomware attack on Castle&Sand's sprawling empire. T Witness a tense race against time as Castle&Sand battles to reclaim control from the clutches of unseen adversaries.

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