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Learn to detect and hunt initial access malware before ransomware attacks occur in this 29-minute conference talk from the SANS Ransomware Summit 2025. Explore how ransomware attacks begin with initial access malware like Lumma Stealer, Bumblebee, RedLine, SnakeLoader, Remcos RAT, and Socgholish that provide attackers with network footholds for credential theft and lateral movement. Discover behavioral patterns and detection techniques that go beyond traditional Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) to identify early-stage threats. Master practical hunting queries and defensive strategies specifically designed to counter ransomware groups' initial access tactics, enabling proactive threat detection before encryption attacks can be launched.
