HijackLoader Evolves: Researchers Decode the Latest Evasion Methods

The threat actors behind a loader malware called HijackLoader have added new techniques for defense evasion, as the malware continues to be increasingly used by other threat actors to deliver additional payloads and tooling. "The malware developer used a standard process hollowing technique coupl...

CVE-2023-28807

In Zscaler Internet Access ZIA a mismatch between Connect Host and Client Hello's Server Name Indication SNI enables attackers to evade network security controls by hiding their communications within legitimate traffic...

CVE-2023-28807

In Zscaler Internet Access ZIA a mismatch between Connect Host and Client Hello's Server Name Indication SNI enables attackers to evade network security controls by hiding their communications within legitimate traffic...

CVE-2023-28807 Bypass of ZIA domain fronting detection module through evasion technique

In Zscaler Internet Access ZIA a mismatch between Connect Host and Client Hello's Server Name Indication SNI enables attackers to evade network security controls by hiding their communications within legitimate traffic...

CVE-2023-28807 Bypass of ZIA domain fronting detection module through evasion technique

In Zscaler Internet Access ZIA a mismatch between Connect Host and Client Hello's Server Name Indication SNI enables attackers to evade network security controls by hiding their communications within legitimate traffic...

Apache ActiveMQ Flaw Exploited in New Godzilla Web Shell Attacks

Cybersecurity researchers are warning of a "notable increase" in threat actor activity actively exploiting a now-patched flaw in Apache ActiveMQ to deliver the Godzilla web shell on compromised hosts. "The web shells are concealed within an unknown binary format and are designed to evade security...

DllNotificationInjection - A POC Of A New "Threadless" Process Injection Technique That Works By Utilizing The Concept Of DLL Notification Callbacks In Local And Remote Processes

DllNotificationInection is a POC of a new “threadless” process injection technique that works by utilizing the concept of DLL Notification Callbacks in local and remote processes. An accompanying blog post with more details is available here: https://shorsec.io/blog/dll-notification-injection/ Ho...

‘Stablecoins’ Enabled $40 Billion in Crypto Crime Since 2022

A new report from Chainalysis finds that stablecoins like Tether, tied to the value of the US dollar, were used in the vast majority of crypto-based scam transactions and sanctions evasion in 2023...

Whispers of Atlantida: Safeguarding Your Digital Treasure

Recently, Rapid7 observed a new stealer named Atlantida. The stealer tricks users to download a malicious file from a compromised website, and uses several evasion techniques such as reflective loading and injection before the stealer is loaded. Atlantida steals a wide range of login information ...

The evolution of the Kuiper ransomware

Kuiper Ransomware’s Evolution By Trellix · January 17, 2024 This blog was written by Max Kersten The Golang-based Kuiper ransomware is presented as an opportunity for other criminals to make money by ransoming one or more targets. Additionally, RobinHood, the actor behind Kuiper, states that help...

The evolution of the Kuiper ransomware

Kuiper Ransomware’s Evolution By Max Kersten · January 17, 2024 The Golang-based Kuiper ransomware is presented as an opportunity for other criminals to make money by ransoming one or more targets. Additionally, RobinHood, the actor behind Kuiper, states that help with operations can be provided...

CVE-2024-0581

An Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability has been found on Sandsprite Scdbg.exe, affecting version 1.0. This vulnerability allows an attacker to send a specially crafted shellcode payload to the '/foff' parameter and cause an application shutdown. A malware program could use this...

Code injection

An Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability has been found on Sandsprite Scdbg.exe, affecting version 1.0. This vulnerability allows an attacker to send a specially crafted shellcode payload to the '/foff' parameter and cause an application shutdown. A malware program could use this...

PT-2024-15665 · Sandsprite · Scdbg.Exe

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Sandsprite Scdbg.exe version 1.0 Description: An Uncontrolled Resource Consumption issue has been found, allowing an attacker to send a specially crafted shellcode payload to the "/foff" parameter, causing an application shutdown. A malware...

Attacks, Vulnerabilities and Actors 8 January to 14 January 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 seven attacks were executed, two vulnerabilities were uncovered, and three active adversaries wer...

CVE-2023-36025 Exploited for Defense Evasion in Phemedrone Stealer Campaign

This blog delves into the Phemedrone Stealer campaign's exploitation of CVE-2023-36025, the Windows Defender SmartScreen Bypass vulnerability, for its defense evasion and investigates the malware's payload...

Child Abusers Are Getting Better at Using Crypto to Cover Their Tracks

Crypto tracing firm Chainalysis found that sellers of child sexual abuse materials are successfully using “mixers” and “privacy coins” like Monero to launder their profits and evade law enforcement...

Anonymous Arabic Hacktivist Group Orchestrating Silver RAT

Summary: Silver RAT, a Windows-based RAT written in C and developed by a group known as "Anonymous Arabic," exhibits advanced capabilities, including antivirus evasion and ransomware encryption. Despite facing bans, the threat actors dynamic activities persist, featuring the sharing of cracked...

NIST Warns of Security and Privacy Risks from Rapid AI System Deployment

The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST is calling attention to the privacy and security challenges that arise as a result of increased deployment of artificial intelligence AI systems in recent years. "These security and privacy challenges include the potential for adversari...

Decoding UAC-0050’s Cyber Espionage Playbook

Summary: UAC-0050, a threat actor focused on Ukraine, is using new tactics to spread the Remcos RAT. In their latest move, UAC-0050 shows advanced adaptability by cleverly avoiding detection through a hidden data transfer method and outsmarting EDR systems. Threat Level - Amber | Attack Report Fo...