Watch Out for 'Latrodectus' - This Malware Could Be In Your Inbox

Threat hunters have discovered a new malware called Latrodectus that has been distributed as part of email phishing campaigns since at least late November 2023. "Latrodectus is an up-and-coming downloader with various sandbox evasion functionality," researchers from Proofpoint and Team Cymru said...

Raccoon Stealer Crawls Into Telegram

A credential stealer that first rose to popularity a couple of years ago is now abusing Telegram for command-and-control C2. A range of cybercriminals continue to widen its attack surface through creative distribution means like this, researchers have reported. Raccoon Stealer, which first appear...

A Review and Analysis of 2021 Buer Loader Campaigns

Buer Loader has established itself well in the underground market and has since seen continuous development. In this blog entry, we review its 2021 campaigns, tactics, and activity...

Ransomware Attackers Partnering With Cybercrime Groups to Hack High-Profile Targets

As ransomware attacks against critical infrastructure skyrocket, new research shows that threat actors behind such disruptions are increasingly shifting from using email messages as an intrusion route to purchasing access from cybercriminal enterprises that have already infiltrated major targets...

‘Highly Competitive' Buer Loader Emerges in Underground Markets

A previously undocumented modular loader has emerged as a lucrative tool for cybercriminals in a variety of campaigns. Researchers say the “highly competitive” loader, dubbed Buer, is intended for use by actors seeking a turn-key, off-the-shelf solution. Researchers say they have spotted the load...