Tag: anydesk

14 Attack Reports | 0 Vulnerabilities

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MostereRAT Deployed AnyDesk/TightVNC for Covert Full Access

A sophisticated phishing campaign targeting Japanese users employs MostereRAT, a Remote Access Trojan that utilizes advanced evasion techniques. The attack chain involves multiple stages, including an Easy Programming Language (EPL) payload, security tool disabling, and mTLS-secured C2 communicatio…

evasion techniques

Published: September 9, 2025

Downloadable IOCs: 12

From a Fake AnyDesk Installer to MetaStealer

A recent attack mimicking ClickFix tactics used a fake AnyDesk installer to deploy MetaStealer. The infection chain involved a fake Cloudflare Turnstile lure, Windows search protocol, and an MSI package disguised as a PDF. Unlike traditional ClickFix attacks, this variant redirected users to Window…

social engineering

cloudflare turnstile

windows file explorer

Published: August 30, 2025

Downloadable IOCs: 0

Statistics Report on Malware Targeting Windows Database Servers in Q2 2025

The analysis team has categorized attacks on MS-SQL and MySQL servers installed on Windows systems during Q2 2025. While the number of targeted systems remains stable, attacks on MS-SQL servers have been decreasing. MySQL servers saw a significant spike in attacks in June 2025. The report provides …

server security

ahnlab smart defense

attack statistics

Published: August 8, 2025

Downloadable IOCs: 9

Warning Against Distribution of Malware Disguised as Research Papers

The Kimsuky group has launched a sophisticated phishing attack disguised as a request for paper review from a professor. The attack involves a password-protected HWP document with a malicious OLE object, which creates six files upon opening. When executed, these files perform various malicious acti…

social-engineering

Published: June 18, 2025

Downloadable IOCs: 3

Navigating Through The Fog

An open directory linked to a Fog ransomware affiliate was discovered, containing tools for reconnaissance, exploitation, lateral movement, and persistence. Initial access was gained through compromised SonicWall VPN credentials, while other tools facilitated credential theft and exploitation of Ac…

credential theft

lateral movement

active directory

Published: April 28, 2025

Linked vulnerabilities : CVE-2021-42287, CVE-2021-42278, CVE-2020-1472

Downloadable IOCs: 1

Introducing ToyMaker

The initial access broker (IAB), whom Talos calls “ToyMaker” and assesses with medium confidence is a financially motivated threat actor, exploits vulnerable systems exposed to the internet. They deploy their custom-made backdoor we call “LAGTOY” and extract credentials from the victim enterprise. …

initial access broker

Published: April 23, 2025

Downloadable IOCs: 20

CrushFTP CVE-2025-31161 Auth Bypass and Post-Exploitation

A critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-31161) in CrushFTP managed file transfer software allows attackers to bypass authentication and gain admin-level access. Affecting versions 10.0.0-10.8.3 and 11.0.0-11.3.0, the flaw enables unauthorized actions, including data retrieval and administrative control.…

authentication bypass

meshcentral agent

Published: April 5, 2025

Downloadable IOCs: 0

Camera off: Akira deploys ransomware via webcam

Akira, a prominent ransomware group, accounted for 15% of incidents in 2024, showcasing novel evasion techniques. In a recent attack, Akira circumvented an Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tool by compromising an unsecured webcam to deploy ransomware. After initial detection, the group pivoted…

network segmentation

akira ransomware

Published: March 11, 2025

Downloadable IOCs: 0

Medusa Ransomware Activity Continues to Increase

Medusa ransomware attacks jumped by 42% between 2023 and 2024. This increase in activity continues to escalate, with almost twice as many Medusa attacks observed in January and February 2025 as in the first two months of 2024.

Published: March 6, 2025

Downloadable IOCs: 45

Investigating A Web Shell Intrusion With Managed XDR

This analysis details a web shell intrusion incident where attackers exploited an IIS worker to exfiltrate data. The attacker uploaded a web shell, created a new account for persistence, modified an existing user's password, and used encoded PowerShell commands to establish a reverse TCP shell for …

privilege escalation

data exfiltration

command-and-control

reverse tcp shell

Published: January 15, 2025

Downloadable IOCs: 0

Attackers exploiting a FortiClient EMS vulnerability in the wild

Kaspersky's GERT team identified an attack exploiting a patched vulnerability (CVE-2023-48788) in FortiClient EMS versions 7.0.1 to 7.0.10 and 7.2.0 to 7.2.2. The attackers used SQL injection to infiltrate a company's network through an exposed Windows server. They deployed remote access tools like…

forticlient ems

credential theft

lateral movement

Published: December 19, 2024

Downloadable IOCs: 0

Understanding the Initial Stages of Web Shell and VPN Threats: An MXDR Analysis

This analysis examines two cybersecurity incidents: a web shell attack and a VPN compromise. The web shell attack involved uploading malicious files to a server, executing commands, creating a local admin account, and attempting to establish persistence. The VPN compromise led to lateral movement, …

lateral movement

privilege escalation

defense evasion

Published: October 24, 2024

Linked vulnerabilities : CVE-2020-1472

Downloadable IOCs: 1

Threat actor targeting UK banks in ongoing AnyDesk social engineering campaign

Threat analysts are tracking an ongoing campaign that employs fake websites and social engineering tactics to distribute a malicious version of the AnyDesk remote access software to Windows and macOS users. Once installed on a victim's machine, it is being utilized to steal data and money. The camp…

social engineering

Published: August 9, 2024

Downloadable IOCs: 50

From IcedID to Dagon Locker Ransomware in 29 Days

This intrusion started in August 2023 with a phishing campaign that distributed IcedID malware. The phishing operation utilized the Prometheus Traffic Direction System (TDS) to deliver the malware and victims were directed to a fraudulent website, mimicking an Azure download portal.

Published: April 29, 2024

Downloadable IOCs: 33

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