Attacks, Vulnerabilities and Actors 19 to 25 February 2024

For a detailed threat digest, download the pdf file here Summary HiveForce Labs recently made several significant discoveries in the realm of cybersecurity threats. In the past week alone, a total of fifteen attacks were executed, five vulnerabilities were uncovered, and five active adversaries...

A week in security (February 5 – February 11)

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Ivanti urges customers to patch yet another critical vulnerability Ransomware in 2023 recap: 5 key takeaways FBI and CISA publish guide to Living off the Land techniques Warning from LastPass as fake app found on Apple App Store 2 million job seekers targeted by da...

Clorox counts the cost of cyberattack

Cleaning products maker Clorox has reported losses of $49 million in connection to a cyberattack it suffered in August of last year. On Monday, August 14, 2023, Clorox disclosed it had identified unauthorized activity on some of its IT systems. Despite a business continuity plan, the incident...

Ubisoft Hackers Scrambled for 900GB of Data Before Foiled

By Deeba Ahmed The cyberattack on Ubisoft came just days after hackers from the Rhysida ransomware gang targeted Insomniac Games, the developers of Spider-Man 2. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Ubisoft Hackers Scrambled for 900GB of Data Before Foiled...

UAC-0099 Hackers Using Old WinRAR Flaw in New Cyberattack on Ukraine

By Waqas UAC-0099 is a pro-Russian hacking group that has been targeting Ukraine since the conflict between the two countries began. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: UAC-0099 Hackers Using Old WinRAR Flaw in New Cyberattack on Ukraine...

Cyberattack on Ukraine’s Kyivstar Seems to Be Russian Hacktivists

The Solntsepek group has taken credit for the attack. Theyre linked to the Russian military, so its unclear whether the attack was government directed or freelance. This is one of the most significant cyberattacks since Russia invaded in February 2022...

Mortgage Giant Mr. Cooper Data Breach; 14 Million Users Impacted

By Waqas The data breach came to light in early November 2023, when Mr. Cooper announced that it had fallen victim to a cyberattack on October 30, 2023. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Mortgage Giant Mr. Cooper Data Breach; 14 Million Users Impacted...

Disruptions at 70% of Iran’s Gas Stations Blamed on Cyberattack

By Deeba Ahmed Cyberwar against critical Iranian infrastructure continues. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Disruptions at 70% of Irans Gas Stations Blamed on Cyberattack...

Russian APT29 Hacked US Biomedical Giant in TeamCity-Linked Breach

By Waqas Polish authorities and FortiGuard Labs have issued a warning to customers about a new wave of cyberattacks associated with TeamCity. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Russian APT29 Hacked US Biomedical Giant in TeamCity-Linked Breach...

Hacker Group Linked to Russian Military Claims Credit for Cyberattack on Kyivstar

A hacker group calling itself Solntsepek—previously linked to Russia’s notorious Sandworm hackers—says it carried out a disruptive breach of Kyivstar, a major Ukrainian mobile and internet provider...

Ukraine’s Cyberattack Cripples Russia’s Tax System

By Waqas Ukrainian Military's Main Directorate of Intelligence GUR Launches Devastating Cyberattack on Russia's Federal Tax Service FTS and IT Infrastructure This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Ukraines Cyberattack Cripples Russias Tax System...

Protecting credentials against social engineering: Cyberattack Series

Our story begins with a customer whose help desk unwittingly assisted a threat actor posing as a credentialed employee. In this fourth report in our ongoing Cyberattack Series, we look at the steps taken to discover, understand, and respond to a credential phishing and smishing text-based phishin...

Protecting credentials against social engineering: Cyberattack Series

Our story begins with a customer whose help desk unwittingly assisted a threat actor posing as a credentialed employee. In this fourth report in our ongoing Cyberattack Series, we look at the steps taken to discover, understand, and respond to a credential phishing and smishing text-based phishin...

Cyberattack Defaces Israeli-Made Equipment at US Water Agency, Brewing Firm

By Waqas Cyber Av3ngers, a group of hacktivists believed to be originating from Iran, conducted the cyber attack. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Cyberattack Defaces Israeli-Made Equipment at US Water Agency, Brewing Firm...

A week in security (November 13 – November 19)

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Signal is testing usernames so you don’t have to share your phone number State of Maine data breach impacts 1.3 million people Credit card skimming on the rise for the holiday shopping season Update now! Microsoft patches 3 actively exploited zero-days Ransomware...

Alarm system cyberattack leaves those in need struggling to call for help

An alarm system company that allows those in need to ask for help at the touch of a button has suffered a cyberattack, causing serious disruption. Tunstall Netherlands says the attack left the control room struggling to receive distress calls from clients on Sunday November 12, 2023. Tunstall,...

A week in security (October 30 – November 5)

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Apache ActiveMQ vulnerability used in ransomware attacks YouTube launches "global effort" to block ad blockers Should you allow your browser to remember your passwords? Atlassian: "Take immediate action" to patch your Confluence Data Center and Server instances Wha...

Boeing Confirms Cyberattack Amid Lockbit Ransomware Gang Claims

By Waqas In late October 2023, it was reported that the Lockbit Ransomware had claimed to have breached Boeing. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Boeing Confirms Cyberattack Amid Lockbit Ransomware Gang Claims...

A week in security (October 23 – October 29)

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Malvertising via Dynamic Search Ads delivers malware bonanza Octo Tempest cybercriminal group is "a growing concern"—Microsoft Update now! Apple patches a raft of vulnerabilities Patch…later? Safari iLeakage bug not fixed Update vCenter Server now! VMWare fixes...

Cyberattack hits 5 hospitals

Canadian health service provider TransForm has published an update about the cyberattack at its member hospitals. TransForm is a not-for-profit, shared service organization founded by the five hospitals in Erie St. Clair to manage their hospital IT, supply chain, and accounts payable needs. The...