New Windows Backdoor BITSLOTH Exploits BITS for Stealthy Communication

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a previously undocumented Windows backdoor that leverages a built-in feature called Background Intelligent Transfer Service BITS as a command-and-control C2 mechanism. The newly identified malware strain has been codenamed BITSLOTH by Elastic Security Lab...

Hackers Distributing Malicious Python Packages via Popular Developer Q&A Platform

In yet another sign that threat actors are always looking out for new ways to trick users into downloading malware, it has come to light that the question-and-answer Q&A platform known as Stack Exchange has been abused to direct unsuspecting developers to bogus Python packages capable of draining...

North Korea-Linked Malware Targets Developers on Windows, Linux, and macOS

The threat actors behind an ongoing malware campaign targeting software developers have demonstrated new malware and tactics, expanding their focus to include Windows, Linux, and macOS systems. The activity cluster, dubbed DEVPOPPER and linked to North Korea, has been found to have singled out...

Patchwork Hackers Target Bhutan with Advanced Brute Ratel C4 Tool

The threat actor known as Patchwork has been linked to a cyber attack targeting entities with ties to Bhutan to deliver the Brute Ratel C4 framework and an updated version of a backdoor called PGoShell. The development marks the first time the adversary has been observed using the red teaming...

Iran’s MuddyWater APT targets Saudis and Israelis with BugSleep Backdoor

New Backdoor BugSleep Discovered in MuddyWater Phishing Attacks. Cybersecurity researchers uncover a custom-made backdoor used by the notorious…...

Malicious npm Packages Found Using Image Files to Hide Backdoor Code

Cybersecurity researchers have identified two malicious packages on the npm package registry that concealed backdoor code to execute malicious commands sent from a remote server. The packages in question – img-aws-s3-object-multipart-copy and legacyaws-s3-object-multipart-copy – have been...

Iranian Hackers Deploy New BugSleep Backdoor in Middle East Cyber Attacks

The Iranian nation-state actor known as MuddyWater has been observed using a never-before-seen backdoor as part of a recent attack campaign, shifting away from its well-known tactic of deploying legitimate remote monitoring and management RMM software for maintaining persistent access. That's...

Exploit for CVE-2024-33352

CVEID: CVE-2024-33352 Bluestacks Advisory ID: pending...

Chinese APT41 Upgrades Malware Arsenal with DodgeBox and MoonWalk

The China-linked advanced persistent threat APT group codenamed APT41 is suspected to be using an "advanced and upgraded version" of a known malware called StealthVector to deliver a previously undocumented backdoor dubbed MoonWalk. The new variant of StealthVector – which is also referred to as...

Malicious code in fontawessome (npm)

--- -= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=- Source: ghsa-malware 46a7ed5cf0186f693501f3505bfec00f7b120119170872f2973ee0622dc7209b Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be...

Cactus Ransomware: New strain in the market

Cactus Ransomware: New strain in the market By Aishwarya Gentyal · July 11, 2024 Ransomware malware has been around for many years now and it continues to dominate the headlines. It's an attacker's top choice for cyber extortion and is one of the most active and profound threats facing...

Experts Warn of Mekotio Banking Trojan Targeting Latin American Countries

Financial institutions in Latin America are being threatened by a banking trojan called Mekotio aka Melcoz. That's according to findings from Trend Micro, which said it recently observed a surge in cyber attacks distributing the Windows malware. Mekotio, known to be actively put to use since 2015...

Malicious code in @zitterorg/placeat-porro (npm)

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Malicious code in @zitterorg/cupiditate-fugiat-culpa (npm)

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Malicious code in @zitterorg/ullam-veniam (npm)

--- -= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=- Source: ghsa-malware 05981a78c3f01e0e4631397b06b32a0165ba36061bd3098a8d08fec8e03c2a88 Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be...

Sharp Multi-Function Printer 18 Vulnerabilities

Hello, Please find a text-only version below sent to security mailing lists. The complete version on "17 vulnerabilities in Sharp Multi-Function Printers" is posted here: https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2024-06-27-sharp-mfp-17-vulnerabilities.html The text version is also posted here:...

South Korean ERP Vendor's Server Hacked to Spread Xctdoor Malware

An unnamed South Korean enterprise resource planning ERP vendor's product update server has been found to be compromised to deliver a Go-based backdoor dubbed Xctdoor. The AhnLab Security Intelligence Center ASEC, which identified the attack in May 2024, did not attribute it to a known threat act...

WordPress Qualified Electronic Signatures by eID Easy Plugin <= 3.3.0 is vulnerable to Backdoor

Software Qualified Electronic Signatures by eID Easy Type Plugin Vulnerable versions = 3.3.0 Fixed in 3.3.1 OWASP Top 10 A3: Injection Classification Backdoor CVE N/A Patch priority Low CVSS severity Low 5.3 Developer Claim ownership PSID 7c90ad9b98a6 Credits Sansec.io Required privilege...

WordPress Field Day Plugin <= 3.3.8 is vulnerable to Backdoor

Software Field Day Type Plugin Vulnerable versions = 3.3.8 Fixed in 3.4.0 OWASP Top 10 A3: Injection Classification Backdoor CVE N/A Patch priority Low CVSS severity Low 5.3 Developer Claim ownership PSID 00638b889259 Credits Sansec.io Required privilege Unauthenticated Published 3 July, 2024...

WordPress Alfred Easy Shipping Plugin <= 1.0.5 is vulnerable to Backdoor

Software Alfred Easy Shipping Type Plugin Vulnerable versions = 1.0.5 Fixed in N/A OWASP Top 10 A3: Injection Classification Backdoor CVE N/A Patch priority Low CVSS severity Low 5.3 Developer Claim ownership PSID c071f3d22627 Credits Sansec.io Required privilege Unauthenticated Published 3 July,...