8220 gang exploits old Oracle WebLogic vulnerability to deliver infostealers, cryptominers 20/12/2023 at 16:02 By Helga Labus The 8220 gang has been leveraging an old Oracle WebLogic Server vulnerability (CVE-2020-14883) to distribute malware, the Imperva Threat Research team has found. About 8220 Active since 2017, the 8220 gang has been known for deploying cryptocurrency miners […]
Qakbot returns in fresh assault on hospitality sector 18/12/2023 at 15:47 By Helga Labus The Qakbot botnet has been disrupted this summer, but cybercriminals are not ready to give up on the malware: Microsoft’s threat analysts have spotted a new phishing campaign attempting to deliver it to targets in the hospitality industry. Qakbot and its
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Lazarus exploit Log4Shell vulnerability to deliver novel RAT malware 12/12/2023 at 17:50 By Helga Labus North Korea-backed group Lazarus has been spotted exploiting the Log4Shell vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228) and novel malware written in DLang (i.e., the memory-safe D programming language). “This campaign consists of continued opportunistic targeting of enterprises globally that publicly host and expose their
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Recruiters, beware of cybercrooks posing as job applicants! 12/12/2023 at 16:46 By Zeljka Zorz Recruiters are being targeted via spear-phishing emails sent by cybercrooks impersonating job applicants, Proofpoint researchers are warning. “The tone and content of the emails suggest to the recipient the actor is a legitimate candidate, and because the actor specifically targets people
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North Korean Hackers Developing Malware in Dlang Programming Language 11/12/2023 at 18:16 By Ionut Arghire North Korean hackers have used Dlang-based malware in attacks against manufacturing, agriculture, and physical security organizations. The post North Korean Hackers Developing Malware in Dlang Programming Language appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed
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Cybercriminals continue targeting open remote access products 11/12/2023 at 08:05 By Help Net Security Cybercriminals still prefer targeting open remote access products, or like to leverage legitimate remote access tools to hide their malicious actions, according to WatchGuard. “Threat actors continue using different tools and methods in their attack campaigns, making it critical for organizations
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Booking.com customers targeted in hotel booking scam 04/12/2023 at 13:31 By Helga Labus Scammers are hijacking hotels’ Booking.com accounts and using them as part of a hotel booking scam aimed at tricking guests into sharing their payment card information. “Customers of multiple properties received email or in-app messages from Booking.com that purported to be from
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SMBs face surge in “malware free” attacks 28/11/2023 at 12:51 By Helga Labus “Malware free” attacks, attackers’ increased reliance on legitimate tools and scripting frameworks, and BEC scams were the most prominent threats small and medium businesses (SMBs) faced in Q3 2023, says the inaugural SMB Threat Report by Huntress, a company that provides a
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New Persian Remote World Selling a Suite of Malicious Tools 23/11/2023 at 11:46 By cybleinc CRIL analyzes a new website – Persian Remote World – selling malicious software, including RATs and Malware loaders, for monetary gain. The post New Persian Remote World Selling a Suite of Malicious Tools appeared first on Cyble. This article is
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Online stores may not be as secure as you think 23/11/2023 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Credit card skimming is on the rise for the holiday shopping season, according to Malwarebytes. Online stores are not always as secure as you might think they are, and yet you need to hand over your valuable credit
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Apache ActiveMQ bug exploited to deliver Kinsing malware 21/11/2023 at 15:02 By Helga Labus Attackers are exploiting a recently fixed vulnerability (CVE-2023-46604) in Apache ActiveMQ to install Kinsing malware and cryptocurrency miners on targeted Linux systems. CVE-2023-46604 exploitation Apache ActiveMQ is a popular Java-based open source message broker that allows communication between applications and services
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New Java-Based Rude Stealer abuses DirectX Diagnostic Tool 20/11/2023 at 14:31 By cybleinc CRIL analyzes Rude Stealer – a Java-based stealer capable of exfiltrating a wide range of information from infected systems. The post New Java-Based Rude Stealer abuses DirectX Diagnostic Tool appeared first on Cyble. This article is an excerpt from Cyble View Original
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Threat Actor Targets ‘Batman: Arkham City’ Gamers using Meterpreter 17/11/2023 at 15:17 By cybleinc CRIL analyzes a modified version of a ‘Batman: Arkham City’ game installer application that deploys Meterpreter on victim’s systems. The post Threat Actor Targets ‘Batman: Arkham City’ Gamers using Meterpreter appeared first on Cyble. This article is an excerpt from Cyble
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AI disinformation campaigns pose major threat to 2024 elections 17/11/2023 at 08:32 By Help Net Security AI, post-quantum cryptography, zero trust, cryptography research, and election security will shape cybersecurity strategies in the present and for 2024, according to NTT. As the world emerged from the pandemic and continued to adapt to the rapid implementation of
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Infostealers and the high value of stolen data 13/11/2023 at 08:35 By Help Net Security The risk of personal and professional data being stolen by nefarious actors looms larger than ever, according to Trend Micro. Understanding the risks associated with data theft, which include identity theft, financial loss, reputational harm, and the potential misuse of
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Sandworm hackers incapacitated Ukrainian power grid amid missile strike 09/11/2023 at 19:17 By Helga Labus Russia-backed ATP group Sandworm is behind the cyberattack that caused disruption of parts of the Ukrainian power grid in late 2022, according to Mandiant. About Sandworm “Sandworm is a threat actor that has carried out cyber operations in support of
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‘BlazeStealer’ Malware Delivered to Python Developers Looking for Obfuscation Tools 09/11/2023 at 17:46 By Ionut Arghire Checkmarx uncovers a malicious campaign targeting Python developers with malware that takes over their systems. The post ‘BlazeStealer’ Malware Delivered to Python Developers Looking for Obfuscation Tools appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS
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New MacOS Malware Linked to North Korean Hackers 07/11/2023 at 18:04 By Kevin Townsend New macOS malware, tracked by Jamf as ObjCShellz, is likely being used by North Korean hackers to target crypto exchanges The post New MacOS Malware Linked to North Korean Hackers appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek
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KandyKorn macOS malware lobbed at blockchain engineers 03/11/2023 at 15:46 By Helga Labus North Korean hackers are using novel MacOS malware named KandyKorn to target blockchain engineers of a cryptocurrency exchange platform. The attack By impersonating blockchain engineering community members on Discord, the attackers used social engineering techniques to make victims download a malicious ZIP
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Malicious NuGet Packages Abuse MSBuild Integrations for Code Execution 01/11/2023 at 16:01 By Ionut Arghire Threat actors are constantly publishing malicious NuGet packages to automatically execute code on developers’ machines. The post Malicious NuGet Packages Abuse MSBuild Integrations for Code Execution appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View
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