All attack reports

A phishing campaign is distributing Trojanized MSI files that use DLL sideloading to execute LegionLoader, a malicious program that delivers multiple infostealers. The campaign is widespread, with over 400 unique malicious MSI files identified since June 2024. Victims are targeted globally through …

In early November 2024, a threat actor gained initial access to a network via brute-forcing a public-facing RD-Web instance. Using PsExec, they executed batch files across multiple machines to enable RDP connections and install a malicious MeshAgent. The actor renamed the MeshAgent to mimic a virtu…

Datadog Security Research has uncovered an ongoing supply chain attack targeting both npm and PyPi package repositories, tracked as MUT-8694. This campaign uses malicious packages to deliver infostealer malware to Windows users, leveraging legitimate services like GitHub and repl.it for payload hos…

Phylum's automated risk detection platform discovered that the PyPI package aiocpa was updated to include malicious code that steals private keys by exfiltrating them through Telegram when users initialize the crypto library.

Arctic Wolf has identified multiple intrusions across various industries involving Palo Alto Network firewall devices. The attacks likely exploit recently disclosed PAN-OS vulnerabilities CVE-2024-0012 and CVE-2024-9474 for initial access. Affected devices downloaded payloads including the Sliver C…

Hexon Stealer, a malware capable of extracting sensitive information from browsers, has emerged as a rebranded version of Stealit Stealer. It utilizes the Electron framework and NSIS installer format to target browser cookies, credentials, and crypto-wallets. The malware grants full remote access t…

ReversingLabs researchers discovered malicious versions of the popular npm package @lottiefiles/lottie-player. Versions 2.0.5, 2.0.6, and 2.0.7 were compromised and used to spread malicious code designed to steal crypto wallet assets. The attackers altered the lottie-player.js file, replacing its c…

ESET researchers have discovered previously unknown Linux backdoors attributed to the China-aligned Gelsemium APT group. The main backdoor, named WolfsBane, is the Linux equivalent of Gelsemium's Gelsevirine backdoor for Windows. Another backdoor, FireWood, is connected to the group's Project Wood …

Federal authorities have shut down PopeyeTools, an illicit online marketplace operating since 2016, which sold stolen credit card data and cybercrime tools. Three alleged administrators from Pakistan and Afghanistan face criminal charges. The platform offered credit card numbers, bank account infor…

Ignoble Scorpius, previously known as Royal ransomware, has rebranded as BlackSuit ransomware and increased its activity since March 2024. The group has targeted at least 93 victims globally, with a focus on the construction and manufacturing industries. Their initial ransom demands average 1.6% of…

Helldown is a new and highly active ransomware group that has claimed 31 victims in three months. It employs custom ransomware for Windows and Linux systems, engages in double extortion, and exploits vulnerabilities in Zyxel firewalls for initial access. The group exfiltrates large volumes of data,…

Raspberry Robin, a malicious downloader discovered in 2021, has been circulating for years, primarily spreading through infected USB devices. It stands out due to its unique binary-obfuscation techniques, extensive use of anti-analysis methods, and privilege escalation exploits. The malware uses mu…