Tag: supply-chain

Unit 42 researchers identified a North Korean IT worker activity cluster, CL-STA-0237, involved in phishing attacks using malware-infected video conference apps. The cluster likely operates from Laos and exploited a U.S.-based SMB IT services company to apply for other jobs, securing a position at …

A sophisticated supply chain attack has been discovered targeting the NPM ecosystem. The malicious package 'jest-fet-mock' impersonates popular testing utilities and uses Ethereum smart contracts for command-and-control operations. This cross-platform malware affects Windows, Linux, and macOS, exec…

A sophisticated malware campaign targeting cryptocurrency enthusiasts has been uncovered, utilizing multiple attack vectors including a malicious Python package on PyPI and deceptive GitHub repositories. The multi-stage malware, disguised as cryptocurrency trading tools, aims to steal sensitive dat…

This analysis examines a substantial supply chain assault on the IT service provider BORN Group. The cybercriminal Intelbroker leveraged a vulnerability (CVE-2024-23897) to breach BORN Group's infrastructure, leading to the exfiltration of sensitive information from various clients. Furthermore, In…

The report describes a persistent supply chain attack involving the distribution of a trojanized version of jQuery through various platforms like npm and GitHub. The malicious jQuery variant, containing a modified 'end' function, exfiltrates website form data by sending it to remote URLs controlled…

The report details the APT-C-26 (Lazarus) group's recent attack campaign utilizing malicious Python packages hosted on the PyPI repository to deliver payloads targeting multiple platforms including Windows, Linux, and macOS. It analyzes the attack flow, delivery methods, and malware components invo…

Rapid7 discovered that installers for Notezilla, RecentX, and Copywhiz hosted on conceptworld[.]com were trojanized to execute information-stealing malware. The malware can steal browser credentials, crypto wallet info, clipboard data, and keystrokes, as well as download additional payloads. Rapid7…

A malicious Chinese entity acquired control over the popular Polyfill JS open-source project and has been injecting malware into over 100,000 websites that embed the polyfill.io content delivery network. The malware redirects mobile users to a fraudulent sports betting site hosted on a domain imper…

ReversingLabs' researchers discovered a malicious package named legacyreact-aws-s3-typescript on the npm repository. It mimicked a popular legitimate package, react-aws-s3-typescript, designed to facilitate file uploads to Amazon S3 Buckets. Initially, the package appeared benign, but a later versi…

This comprehensive analysis delves into the intricate tactics employed by a suspected China-nexus cyber espionage actor, UNC3886. The report unveils the group's sophisticated exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities and their deployment of rootkits like REPTILE and MEDUSA for persistent system acce…

Security researchers discovered a malicious version of the Advanced IP Scanner installer, which contained a backdoored DLL module. The compromised installer was distributed through a typo-squatted domain and appeared in search results for the legitimate software. When executed, the installer inject…

Rapid7 discovered that version 8.3.7 of the JAVS Viewer software from Justice AV Solutions contained a backdoor installer allowing attackers to gain remote control over affected systems. The malicious installer included a binary named fffmpeg.exe which executed obfuscated PowerShell scripts and fac…