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Lazarus Group Exploits Chrome 0-Day for Crypto with Fake NFT Game
North Korean hackers from Lazarus Group exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome to target cryptocurrency investors with…...
Lazarus Group Exploits Google Chrome Vulnerability to Control Infected Devices
The North Korean threat actor known as Lazarus Group has been attributed to the zero-day exploitation of a now-patched security flaw in Google Chrome to seize control of infected devices. Cybersecurity vendor Kaspersky said it made the discovery after it came across a novel attack chain in May 20...
Hackers Leak 180,000 Esport North Africa User Records a Day Before Tournament Begins
A hacker leaked the personal data of 180,000 Esport North Africa users just before the tournament. While no…...
The Shitposting Cartoon Dogs Sending Trucks, Drones, and Weapons to Ukraine’s Front Lines
The North Atlantic Fella Organization, which started as a way to fight Kremlin propaganda, has raised millions of dollars to send vital equipment directly to soldiers fighting Russia...
North Korean IT Workers in Western Firms Now Demanding Ransom for Stolen Data
North Korean information technology IT workers who obtain employment under false identities in Western companies are not only stealing intellectual property, but are also stepping up by demanding ransoms in order to not leak it, marking a new twist to their financially motivated attacks. "In some...
Fake North Korean IT Workers Infiltrate Western Firms, Demand Ransom
North Korean hackers are infiltrating Western companies using fraudulent IT workers to steal sensitive data and extort ransom.…...
North Korean Hackers Deploy Linux FASTCash Malware for ATM Cashouts
North Korean hackers target Linux-based payment switches with new FASTCash malware, enabling ATM cashouts. Secure your financial infrastructure…...
North Korean ScarCruft Exploits Windows Zero-Day to Spread RokRAT Malware
The North Korean threat actor known as ScarCruft has been linked to the zero-day exploitation of a now-patched security flaw in Windows to infect devices with malware known as RokRAT. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2024-38178 CVSS score: 7.5, a memory corruption bug in the Scripting Engine...
New Linux Variant of FASTCash Malware Targets Payment Switches in ATM Heists
North Korean threat actors have been observed using a Linux variant of a known malware family called FASTCash to steal funds as part of a financially-motivated campaign. The malware is "installed on payment switches within compromised networks that handle card transactions for the means of...
THN Cybersecurity Recap: Top Threats, Tools and Trends (Oct 7 - Oct 13)
Hey there, it's your weekly dose of "what the heck is going on in cybersecurity land " – and trust me, you NEED to be in the loop this time. We've got everything from zero-day exploits and AI gone rogue to the FBI playing crypto kingpin – it's full of stuff they don't 🤫 want you to know. So let's...
N. Korean Hackers Use Fake Interviews to Infect Developers with Cross-Platform Malware
Threat actors with ties to North Korea have been observed targeting job seekers in the tech industry to deliver updated versions of known malware families tracked as BeaverTail and InvisibleFerret. The activity cluster, tracked as CL-STA-0240, is part of a campaign dubbed Contagious Interview tha...
Gamers Tricked Into Downloading Lua-Based Malware via Fake Cheating Script Engines
Users searching for game cheats are being tricked into downloading a Lua-based malware that is capable of establishing persistence on infected systems and delivering additional payloads. "These attacks capitalize on the popularity of Lua gaming engine supplements within the student gamer...
North Korean Hackers Using New VeilShell Backdoor in Stealthy Cyber Attacks
Threat actors with ties to North Korea have been observed delivering a previously undocumented backdoor and remote access trojan RAT called VeilShell as part of a campaign targeting Cambodia and likely other Southeast Asian countries. The activity, dubbed SHROUDEDSLEEP by Securonix, is believed t...
Threat Brief: Understanding Akira Ransomware
Overview Akira is a prolific ransomware that has been operating since March 2023 and has targeted multiple industries, primarily in North America, the UK, and Australia. It functions as a Ransomware as a Service RaaS and exfiltrates data prior to encryption, achieving double extortion. According ...
Andariel Hacking Group Shifts Focus to Financial Attacks on U.S. Organizations
Three different organizations in the U.S. were targeted in August 2024 by a North Korean state-sponsored threat actor called Andariel as part of a likely financially motivated attack. "While the attackers didn't succeed in deploying ransomware on the networks of any of the organizations affected,...
A week in security (September 23 – September 29)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Millions of Kia vehicles were vulnerable to remote attacks with just a license plate number Privacy watchdog files complaint over Firefox quietly enabling its Privacy Preserving Attribution Telegram will hand over user details to law enforcement Don’t share the vir...
G2 Names INE 2024 Enterprise and Small Business Leader
Cary, North Carolina, 27th September 2024, CyberNewsWire...
N. Korean Hackers Deploy New KLogEXE and FPSpy Malware in Targeted Attacks
Threat actors with ties to North Korea have been observed leveraging two new malware strains dubbed KLogEXE and FPSpy. The activity has been attributed to an adversary tracked as Kimsuky, which is also known as APT43, ARCHIPELAGO, Black Banshee, Emerald Sleet formerly Thallium, Sparkling Pisces,...
Transportation Companies Hit by Cyberattacks Using Lumma Stealer and NetSupport Malware
Transportation and logistics companies in North America are the target of a new phishing campaign that delivers a variety of information stealers and remote access trojans RATs. The activity cluster, per Proofpoint, makes use of compromised legitimate email accounts belonging to transportation an...