Impacket Framework, Inc Ransomware | Beyond the Hunt | Episode 8

Let’s go Beyond the Hunt for our last episode of this season! Ryan Chapman from Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 Managed Threat Hunting exposes the inner workings of the Impacket Framework, an open-source tool weaponized by cybercriminals, and uncovers the alarming rise of Inc Ransomware attacks.

Ryan demonstrates proactive hunting queries and actionable recommendations to safeguard your environment against these evolving threats. Learn how to detect SMBExec, WMIExec, PSExec, and other malicious activities, plus get expert advice on solidifying your defenses.

00:00:10-00:00:40 - Introduction & Episode Overview
00:00:40 - 02:04 - Impacket Framework Hunting Queries & Proactive Detection
02:04 - 03:56- Mitigation Strategies for Impacket Framework
03:56 - 04:50 - Inc Ransomware (Gold Ionic) Campaign Analysis
05:00 - 06:03 - Hunting & Detecting Inc Ransomware Activity
06:03 - 06:28 - Recommendations for Ransomware Mitigation
06:28 - 07:16 - Conclusion & Further Resources

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For more information, visit:
Impacket GitHub page:

Microsoft Tech Community's "Configure SMB Signing with Confidence" article:

Microsoft TechNet's "Active Directory: How to Prevent Authenticated Users from Joining Workstations to a Domain" article:

SecureWorks' "GOLD IONIC Deploys INC Ransomware" article:

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