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HardBit 4.0 Ransomware Exploits Unsecured RDP and SMB Services

First seen 23 Dec 2025, 19:00 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

HardBit 4.0 ransomware has emerged as a significant threat, utilizing unsecured RDP and SMB services to maintain access to compromised systems. This updated variant builds on a strain active since 2022, featuring advanced evasion techniques that enhance its ability to avoid detection. Organizations worldwide are at risk as this ransomware continues to evolve.

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