Tag: 2024-09-20

A Russia-linked threat actor is deploying domains for crypto scams targeting the US Presidential Election and prominent tech brands. The scams involve fake Bitcoin and Ethereum giveaways, asking users to send coins to attacker-controlled wallets with false promises of doubling returns. A large clus…

A large, multi-tiered botnet called Raptor Train, likely operated by Chinese threat actors Flax Typhoon, has been discovered. Consisting of over 60,000 compromised SOHO and IoT devices at its peak, it's one of the largest Chinese state-sponsored IoT botnets to date. The botnet uses a sophisticated …

This analysis details a sophisticated cyber attack attributed to the North Korean-linked Kimsuky APT group. The attack begins with an LNK file, leading to the execution of obfuscated VBS scripts. These scripts create scheduled tasks, modify registry keys for persistence, and establish communication…

Earth Baxia, a suspected China-based threat actor, targeted government organizations, telecommunication businesses, and the energy industry in multiple Asia-Pacific countries. The group employed sophisticated techniques, including spear-phishing emails and exploitation of a GeoServer vulnerability …

A Chinese-developed Go-based backdoor called Supershell is targeting poorly managed Linux SSH servers. The malware, which supports multiple platforms, primarily functions as a reverse shell for remote system control. Attackers use dictionary attacks from various IP addresses to gain access, then in…

A new malware campaign targeting Russian energy companies, factories, and electronic component suppliers has been detected. The malware, distributed via email attachments or Yandex Disk links, uses RAR archives containing LNK files to download and execute malicious HTA files. These files create VBS…

Black Basta is a ransomware-as-a-service group that emerged in April 2022, known for double extortion tactics. They target organizations globally, particularly in North America, Europe, and Australia, affecting over 500 entities across various industries. Initial access is gained through phishing, …

Cybercriminals exploited the U.S. presidential debate to launch a cryptocurrency scam using deep fake videos. The scam featured fake streams on hijacked YouTube channels, claiming to show Elon Musk and Donald Trump debating Kamala Harris. The videos directed viewers to invest in cryptocurrency duri…

UNC1860 is an Iranian state-sponsored threat actor likely affiliated with Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security. It employs specialized tools and passive backdoors to gain initial access and persistent network access, particularly targeting government and telecommunications sectors in the Mi…