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Power Parasites: Job & Investment Scam Campaign Targets Energy Companies and Major Brands

A scam campaign dubbed 'Power Parasites' is targeting individuals in Asian countries through deceptive websites, social media groups, and Telegram channels. The campaign exploits the names and branding of global energy companies and other major brands to conduct job and investment scams. Victims ar…

phishing

social engineering

Published: April 24, 2025

Downloadable IOCs: 0

PE32 Ransomware: A New Telegram-Based Threat on the Rise

PE32 Ransomware is a new strain of malware that utilizes Telegram for command and control. Despite its amateur execution, it effectively encrypts files and causes significant damage. The ransomware features a unique two-tiered payment model, demanding one fee to unlock files and another to prevent …

exposed infrastructure

Published: April 22, 2025

Downloadable IOCs: 5

Russian-Speaking Threat Actor Abuses Cloudflare & Telegram in Phishing Campaign

A Russian-speaking threat actor has launched a new phishing campaign using Cloudflare-branded pages themed around DMCA takedown notices. The attack abuses the ms-search protocol to deliver malicious LNK files disguised as PDFs. Once executed, the malware communicates with a Telegram bot to report t…

Published: April 4, 2025

Downloadable IOCs: 0

Investigating Scam Crypto Investment Platforms Using Pyramid Schemes to Defraud Victims

A campaign distributing thousands of fraudulent cryptocurrency investment platforms via websites and mobile applications has been uncovered. The operation impersonates well-known brands and organizations, luring victims with unrealistic promises of high returns. The consistent design of the platfor…

Published: March 13, 2025

Downloadable IOCs: 36

Unveiling Silent Lynx APT Targeting Entities Across Kyrgyzstan & Neighboring Nations

A new threat group dubbed Silent Lynx has been uncovered targeting entities in Kyrgyzstan and neighboring nations. The group, believed to be Kazakhstan-based, employs sophisticated multi-stage attack strategies using ISO files, C++ loaders, PowerShell scripts, and Golang implants. Their campaigns f…

xerox_scan17510875802718752175.exe

kyrgyzstan

resocks

Published: January 21, 2025

Downloadable IOCs: 12

Sneaky 2FA: exposing a new AiTM Phishing-as-a-Service

A new Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) phishing kit called Sneaky 2FA has been discovered targeting Microsoft 365 accounts. The kit is sold as Phishing-as-a-Service by a cybercrime service called Sneaky Log, which operates via a Telegram bot. Sneaky 2FA uses anti-bot and anti-analysis features, authe…

Published: January 17, 2025

Downloadable IOCs: 26

Araneida Scanner: Cracked Acunetix Web App & API Scanner Discovered

Silent Push Threat Analysts have uncovered the Araneida Scanner, a cracked version of Acunetix being used for illegal purposes. The scanner is employed for offensive reconnaissance, user data scraping, and vulnerability exploitation. It was detected during a partner's reconnaissance effort, prompti…

Published: December 20, 2024

Downloadable IOCs: 13

Python-Based NodeStealer Version Targets Facebook Ads Manager

The latest variant of NodeStealer has evolved from JavaScript to Python, expanding its data theft capabilities. Trend Micro's MXDR team uncovered this advanced version in a campaign targeting a Malaysian educational institution, linked to a Vietnamese threat group. The malware now targets Facebook …

Published: December 19, 2024

Downloadable IOCs: 5

Hacktivists attack Russian organizations using rare RATs

The Cyber Anarchy Squad (C.A.S) is a hacktivist group targeting Russian and Belarusian organizations since 2022. They exploit vulnerabilities in public services and use free tools to inflict maximum damage. The group employs rare remote access Trojans like Revenge RAT and Spark RAT, alongside commo…

Published: December 18, 2024

Downloadable IOCs: 0

CURLing for Crypto on Honeypots

An analysis of honeypot activity reveals a pattern of repeated curl commands targeting various websites, primarily originating from a single IP address. The commands, executed on multiple honeypots, focus on cryptocurrency-related sites, bot construction platforms, and communication services. The a…

Published: December 9, 2024

Downloadable IOCs: 37

Matrix Unleashes A New Widespread DDoS Campaign

A new widespread Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) campaign orchestrated by a threat actor named Matrix has been uncovered. The operation combines public scripts, brute-force attacks, and exploitation of weak credentials to create a botnet capable of global disruption. Matrix targets vulnerabili…

vulnerability exploitation

Published: November 27, 2024

Linked vulnerabilities : CVE-2024-27348, CVE-2021-20090, CVE-2022-30525, CVE-2018-10562, CVE-2018-10561, CVE-2022-30075, CVE-2018-9995, CVE-2017-17106, CVE-2017-18368, CVE-2014-8361, CVE-2017-17215

Downloadable IOCs: 12

Python Crypto Library Updated to Steal Private Keys

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.

Published: November 26, 2024

Downloadable IOCs: 4

Telekopye transitions to targeting tourists via hotel booking scam

ESET researchers have discovered that Telekopye, a Telegram-based toolkit used by cybercriminals to scam people on online marketplaces, has expanded its operations to target users of popular accommodation booking platforms like Booking.com and Airbnb. The scammers, referred to as Neanderthals, now …

Published: November 17, 2024

Downloadable IOCs: 0

Russian Hackers Attacking Ukraine Military With Malware Via Telegram

Russian hackers, identified as UNC5812, are targeting the Ukrainian military through a sophisticated cyber operation. The attackers use a deceptive Telegram channel and website posing as a civil defense service to distribute malware for both Windows and Android devices. The Windows attack deploys P…

Published: October 31, 2024

Downloadable IOCs: 7

Hybrid Russian Espionage and Influence Campaign Aims to Compromise Ukrainian Military Recruits and Deliver Anti-Mobilization Narratives

A Russian hybrid espionage and influence operation, dubbed UNC5812, targets potential Ukrainian military recruits through a Telegram persona called 'Civil Defense'. The campaign delivers Windows and Android malware, including SUNSPINNER, PURESTEALER, and CRAXSRAT, while simultaneously spreading ant…

Published: October 28, 2024

Linked vulnerabilities : CVE-2024-47575 (CVSS 9.8)

Downloadable IOCs: 3

Core Werewolf hones its arsenal against Russia’s government organizations

BI.ZONE Threat Intelligence continues monitoring a threat actor called Core Werewolf, which has targeted Russia's defense industry and critical infrastructure since 2021. In its recent campaigns, the adversary employed a new loader written in AutoIt and started delivering malicious files via Telegr…

Published: October 14, 2024

Downloadable IOCs: 25

Arsenal honed against Russia's government organizations

Core Werewolf, a threat actor targeting Russia's defense industry and critical infrastructure since 2021, has evolved its tactics. The group now employs a new loader written in AutoIt and has expanded its delivery methods to include Telegram alongside email. Their campaign involves RAR archives con…

critical infrastructure

sfx executables

rar archives

Published: October 11, 2024

Downloadable IOCs: 25

Key Group uses leaked builders of ransomware and wipers

Key Group, also known as keygroup777, is a financially motivated ransomware group primarily targeting Russian users. The group has been active since 2022, using various leaked ransomware builders and wipers, including Xorist, Chaos, Annabelle, Slam, RuRansom, UX-Cryptor, Hakuna Matata, and Judge/No…

Published: October 2, 2024

Downloadable IOCs: 24

Key Group: another ransomware group using leaked builders

Key Group is a financially motivated ransomware group primarily targeting Russian users. They use various leaked ransomware builders including Chaos, Xorist, Annabelle, Slam, RuRansom, UX-Cryptor, Hakuna Matata, and Judge/NoCry. The group's activity has been tracked since April 2022, with their tac…

financially motivated

Published: October 1, 2024

Downloadable IOCs: 0

A Comprehensive Analysis of Angry Stealer: Rage Stealer in a New Disguise

CYFIRMA's research team recently identified a sophisticated dropper binary designed to deploy an information stealer, dubbed 'Angry Stealer,' actively advertised on Telegram and other online platforms. The stealer targets sensitive data from browsers, cryptocurrency wallets, VPN credentials, and sy…

Published: August 28, 2024

Downloadable IOCs: 2

Cursed tapes: Exploiting the EvilVideo vulnerability on Telegram for Android

ESET researchers discovered a vulnerability named EvilVideo that allows attackers to share malicious Android payloads disguised as video files through Telegram for Android. The exploit makes the malicious files appear as multimedia content, tricking users into installing malware. The vulnerability …

Published: July 23, 2024

Downloadable IOCs: 1

Braodo Info Stealer Targeting Vietnam and Abroad

CYFIRMA discovered Braodo Stealer, a Python-based malware active since early 2024, primarily targeting users in Vietnam but also present in the US, Czechia, Germany, Netherlands, Singapore, and the UK. This malware utilizes GitHub and a Singapore-based VPS server to host and distribute its maliciou…

Published: July 15, 2024

Downloadable IOCs: 14

Tag: telegram

Attack reports

Power Parasites: Job & Investment Scam Campaign Targets Energy Companies and Major Brands

PE32 Ransomware: A New Telegram-Based Threat on the Rise

Russian-Speaking Threat Actor Abuses Cloudflare & Telegram in Phishing Campaign

Investigating Scam Crypto Investment Platforms Using Pyramid Schemes to Defraud Victims

Bloody Wolf evolution: new targets, new tools

FinStealer

Tria stealer targets Android users for SMS exfiltration and financial gain

Unveiling Silent Lynx APT Targeting Entities Across Kyrgyzstan & Neighboring Nations

Sneaky 2FA: exposing a new AiTM Phishing-as-a-Service

Araneida Scanner: Cracked Acunetix Web App & API Scanner Discovered

Python-Based NodeStealer Version Targets Facebook Ads Manager

Hacktivists attack Russian organizations using rare RATs

CURLing for Crypto on Honeypots

Matrix Unleashes A New Widespread DDoS Campaign

Python Crypto Library Updated to Steal Private Keys

Telekopye transitions to targeting tourists via hotel booking scam

Russian Hackers Attacking Ukraine Military With Malware Via Telegram

Hybrid Russian Espionage and Influence Campaign Aims to Compromise Ukrainian Military Recruits and Deliver Anti-Mobilization Narratives

Core Werewolf hones its arsenal against Russia’s government organizations

Arsenal honed against Russia's government organizations

Key Group uses leaked builders of ransomware and wipers

Key Group: another ransomware group using leaked builders

A Comprehensive Analysis of Angry Stealer: Rage Stealer in a New Disguise

Cursed tapes: Exploiting the EvilVideo vulnerability on Telegram for Android

Braodo Info Stealer Targeting Vietnam and Abroad