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A phishing campaign utilizing Remcos RAT has been detected. The attack begins with an email containing a malicious Excel document that exploits CVE-2017-0199. When opened, it downloads and executes an HTA file, which in turn downloads and runs a malicious EXE. This EXE uses PowerShell to load and e…

An adware campaign targets online users by presenting them with fake CAPTCHA or update prompts, tricking them into running malicious PowerShell commands that deploy credential-stealing malware like Lumma and Amadey. The attackers leverage ad networks to redirect victims to compromised sites hosting…

This analysis uncovers a novel malware distribution mechanism utilizing VBE scripts stored in archive files to spread various malware families, including AgentTesla, Remcos, Snake, and NjRat. It details the infection chain, which involves downloading encoded files from a command-and-control server,…

A Python infostealer named Emansrepo has been observed since November 2023, distributed via phishing emails containing fake purchase orders and invoices. The malware steals browser data, credit card information, and files, sending them to the attacker's email. The attack chain has evolved, becoming…

Proofpoint is tracking a cluster of cybercriminal threat activity leveraging Cloudflare Tunnels to deliver malware, particularly remote access trojans (RATs) like Xworm, AsyncRAT, VenomRAT, GuLoader, and Remcos. The campaigns employ various techniques, such as using URL files to establish connectio…

F.A.C.C.T.'s Threat Intelligence analysts have investigated numerous cyberattacks by the TA558 group targeting enterprises, government institutions, and banks in Russia and Belarus. The attacks aimed to steal data and gain access to the organization's internal systems. TA558 used multi-stage phishi…

A cybercrime group has leveraged a content update issue with the CrowdStrike Falcon sensor to distribute malicious files targeting Latin American customers. The campaign involves a ZIP archive named 'crowdstrike-hotfix.zip' containing a HijackLoader payload that loads RemCos malware, using Spanish …

This intelligence report describes a malicious operation where the Remcos Remote Access Trojan (RAT) is being disseminated through phishing emails containing an attachment exploiting the Unix-to-Unix Encoding (UUE) technique. The encoded file loads an obfuscated VBScript that fetches additional mal…

Check Point Research identified an unusual pattern involving PDF exploitation, mainly targeting users of Foxit Reader. This exploit triggers security warnings that could deceive users into executing harmful commands. The exploitation occurs through a flawed design in Foxit Reader, showing 'OK' as t…

A malicious campaign has been discovered that exploits the legitimate GoTo Meeting online conferencing software to deploy the Remcos remote access trojan (RAT). The attack chain involves utilizing lures like porn downloads, software setup files, and tax forms with Russian and English file names. It…

This comprehensive analysis provides a thorough examination of the REMCOS Remote Access Trojan (RAT), a prominent malware threat that gained significant prevalence in 2024. The analysis delves into the malware's configuration structure, command and control capabilities, persistence mechanisms, and …

HijackLoader, also known as IDAT Loader, is a modular malware loader capable of executing multiple payloads. It utilizes a variety of modules for code injection, execution, and evasion techniques. This report analyzes the updated version of HijackLoader, which includes new modules for bypassing Win…

The report analyzes recent attacks by the TargetCompany ransomware group targeting poorly managed MS-SQL servers. The group initially installs Remcos RAT and a remote screen control malware for reconnaissance and lateral movement. Subsequently, the Mallox ransomware is deployed to encrypt the infec…