Raspberry Robin: From Copy Shop Worm to Russian GRU Cyber Tool

Summary: The report highlights the evolution of Raspberry Robin from a basic worm targeting copy shops to a sophisticated initial access broker (IAB) affiliated with notorious cybercriminals and state-sponsored actors. Through extensive NetFlow analysis, nearly 200 command and control domains were identified, revealing significant connections to Russian cyber operations. The report emphasizes the necessity of collaboration among organizations to effectively counter this growing threat.

Affected: Cybersecurity organizations and entities at risk of cyber attacks

Keypoints :

• Raspberry Robin evolved from targeting copy shops to becoming an initial access broker connected to notable cybercriminal groups.
• Extensive infrastructure analysis unveiled nearly 200 C2 domains linked to a singular IP address, indicating a robust operational framework.
• The group’s tactics have shifted to include compromised devices and sophisticated obfuscation techniques, increasing their threat level.
• Collaboration among cybersecurity defenders and law enforcement is essential to uncover the full scope of the threat posed by Raspberry Robin.