An investigation revealed an intrusion in Asia involving the BellaCiao .NET malware, as the initial sample (MD5 14f6c034af7322156e62a6c961106a8c) provided valuable insights into its version and development timeline. A second suspicious sample on the same machine, while exhibiting similar functionality to…
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Skuld Malware Using Weaponized Windows Utilities Packages To Deliver Malware
Researchers discovered a malware campaign targeting the npm ecosystem, distributing the Skuld info stealer through malicious packages disguised as legitimate tools. The threat actor, “k303903,” compromised hundreds of machines before the packages were removed. Subsequent analysis revealed that “k303903” likely…
Hackers Exploiting PLC Controllers In US Water Management System To Gain Remote Access
A joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) warns of ongoing exploitation attempts by Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)-affiliated cyber actors using the online persona “CyberAv3ngers.” These actors are targeting and compromising Unitronics Vision Series programmable logic controllers (PLCs), specifically those manufactured…
DigiEver IoT Devices Exploited To Deliver Mirai-based Malware
A new Mirai-based botnet, “Hail Cock Botnet,” has been exploiting vulnerable IoT devices, including DigiEver DVRs and TP-Link devices with CVE-2023-1389. The botnet, active since September 2024, leverages a variant of Mirai malware with enhanced encryption. A recent uptick in…
New Python NodeStealer Attacking Facebook Business To Steal Login Credentials
NodeStealer, initially a JavaScript-based malware, has evolved into a more sophisticated Python-based threat that targets Facebook Ads Manager accounts, stealing sensitive financial and business data in addition to credit card details and browser information. The malware is delivered through spear-phishing…
Lazarus Hackers Using New VNC Based Malware To Attack Organizations Worldwide
The Lazarus Group has recently employed a sophisticated attack, dubbed “Operation DreamJob,” to target employees in critical sectors like nuclear energy, which involves distributing malicious archive files disguised as legitimate job offers. Once executed, these files unleash a multi-stage infection…
Malicious Apps On Amazon Appstore Records Screen And Interecpt OTP Verifications
A seemingly benign health app, “BMI CalculationVsn,” was found on the Amazon App Store, which secretly collected sensitive user data, including installed app package names and incoming SMS messages, posing a significant privacy threat. The BMI calculator app conceals malicious…
North Korean Hackers Stolen $2.2 Billion from Crypto Platforms in 2024
North Korean hackers are estimated to have stolen a staggering $2.2 billion in 2024, up 21% from 2023. With advanced tactics and increasing sophistication, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has positioned itself as a dominant force in crypto…
17M Patient Records Stolen in Ransomware Attack on Three California Hospitals
A staggering 17 million patient records, containing sensitive personal and medical information, have been stolen in a devastating ransomware attack on PIH Health. The cyberattack, which began on December 1, has disrupted operations at three hospitals: PIH Health Downey Hospital,…
WhatsApp Wins NSO in Pegasus Spyware Hacking Lawsuit After 5 Years
After a prolonged legal battle stretching over five years, WhatsApp has triumphed over NSO Group in a significant lawsuit concerning the use of Pegasus spyware. The verdict, handed down by the United States District Court for the Northern District of…