Researchers have identified a network of compromised devices, CovertNetwork-1658, used by Chinese threat actors to launch highly evasive password spray attacks, successfully stealing credentials from multiple Microsoft customers. The stolen credentials are then leveraged by threat actors like Storm-0940 to…
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Sophisticated Phishing Attack Targeting Ukraine Military Sectors
The Ukrainian Cyber Emergency Response Team discovered a targeted phishing campaign launched by UAC-0215 against critical Ukrainian infrastructure, including government agencies, key industries, and military entities. Phishing emails promoting integration with Amazon, Microsoft, and ZTA contained malicious .rdp files. Upon…
Massive Midnight Blizzard Phishing Attack Using Weaponized RDP Files
Researchers warn of ongoing spear-phishing attacks by Russian threat actor Midnight Blizzard targeting individuals in various sectors. The attacks involve sending signed RDP configuration files to thousands of targets, aiming to compromise systems for intelligence gathering. The actor impersonates Microsoft…
Evasive Panda Attacking Cloud Services To Steal Data Using New Toolkit
The Evasive Panda group deployed a new C# framework named CloudScout to target a Taiwanese government entity in early 2023, which leverages three modules, CGM, CGN, and COL, to hijack web sessions and access cloud services like Google Drive, Gmail,…
SYS01 InfoStealer Malware Attacking Meta Business Page To Steal Logins
The ongoing Meta malvertising campaign, active for over a month, employs an evolving strategy to distribute the SYS01 InfoStealer through ElectronJs applications disguised as legitimate software like video editors, productivity tools, and streaming services. The campaign leverages nearly a hundred…
Singapore’s Government Directed ISPs To Block Access To Ten Inauthentic Websites
Singapore’s government has instructed internet service providers to block access to websites deemed “inauthentic,” which are believed to be part of hostile information campaigns potentially targeting Singapore. The government’s action is intended to combat the distribution of false information and…
Embargo Ransomware Actors Abuses Safe Mode To Disable Security Solutions
In July 2024, the ransomware group Embargo targeted US companies using the malicious loader MDeployer and EDR killer MS4Killer. MDeployer deployed MS4Killer, which disabled security products, before executing the Embargo ransomware. The ransomware encrypted files with a random six-letter extension…
Russian Hackers Attacking Ukraine Military With Malware Via Telegram
Researchers discovered a Russian-linked threat actor, UNC5812, utilizing a Telegram persona named “Civil Defense. ” This persona has been distributing Windows and Android malware disguised as legitimate software designed to aid potential conscripts in Ukraine. Once installed, these malicious apps…
A Massive Hacking Toolkit From “You Dun” Threat Group Developed To Lauch Massive Cyber Attack
The “You Dun” hacking group exploited vulnerable Zhiyuan OA software using SQL injection, leveraging tools like WebLogicScan, Vulmap, and Xray for reconnaissance. They further escalated privileges on compromised hosts with tools like traitor and CDK. Active Cobalt Strike server leaked,…
Russia, Iran, And China Influence U.S. Elections, Microsoft Warns
The researchers have observed consistent efforts by Russia, Iran, and China to exert foreign influence on democratic processes in the United States. Recent U.S. government actions have exposed Iranian cyberattacks on the Trump-Vance campaign and the dissemination of stolen Trump…