WinRAR Zero-Day Exploit Targeting Traders Since April

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The zero-day vulnerability CVE-2023-38831 in WinRAR, allowing hackers to install malware through manipulated archives, exposing users to hidden malicious scripts and potential cyberattacks. To...

Carderbee APT Strikes Hong Kong with Supply Chain Attack

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The Carderbee advanced persistent threat APT group executed a supply chain attack by exploiting the legitimate Cobra DocGuard software. Their objective was to deploy the PlugX backdoor onto targeted...

New Wave of Akira Ransomware Expands Arsenal with Cisco VPN Flaws

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The Akira ransomware group targets Cisco VPN to breach corporate networks and leverages tools like RustDesk for stealthy access. Avasts decryptor is ineffective against the groups updated ransomware...

Ivanti Addressed A New Zero-Day Flaw in Ivanti Sentry

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The zero-day vulnerability CVE-2023-38035 in Ivanti Sentry versions 9.18 and earlier allows unauthenticated access to sensitive APIs via port 8443, posing a risk of configuration manipulation and...

Attacks, Vulnerabilities and Actors 14 August to 20 August 2023

For a detailed threat digest, download the pdf file here Summary HiveForce Labs has recently made several significant discoveries related to cybersecurity threats. Over the past week, we identified a total of eight executed attacks, one instance of adversary activity, and four zero-day...

Cuba Ransomware Targets U.S. with Veeam Exploit

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The Cuba ransomware has targeted attacks on critical infrastructure organizations in the United States and IT enterprises across Latin America. In order to acquire credentials, it employs a blend of old...

JanelaRAT Strikes at Latin American Financial Sector

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary JanelaRAT, a financial malware, is directed toward users in Latin America LATAM with the ability to seize sensitive data. This malicious software primarily focuses on gathering financial and cryptocurren...

Monti Ransomware’s New Linux Variant Enhanced Encryption

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Monti ransomware, resembling Conti, resurfaces after a break, targeting legal and government sectors. A new Linux variant diverges significantly, using distinct tactics for encryption and virtual machine...

Unveiling The TunnelCrack VPN Vulnerabilities

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The Tunnelcrack vulnerabilities are a set of four vulnerabilities that affect most VPN products. The vulnerabilities affect the way that VPNs handle certain ciphers, which are algorithms used to...

Knocking the Surface of Rhysida Ransomware

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The Rhysida ransomware campaign is rapidly gaining notoriety, driven by a series of successful infiltrations into healthcare institutions. This surge in attacks requires government entities and the targe...

Microsoft’s August Patch Tuesday Addresses Active Zero-Day Exploits

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary In the August Patch Tuesday release, Microsoft addressed a total of 73 CVEs, encompassing six critical and 67 important vulnerabilities. Within this range of vulnerabilities, the security update...

New Yashma Ransomware Variant Mimics WannaCry in New Attack

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A Vietnamese-origin threat actor employs a Yashma ransomware variant since June 2023, using unique GitHub-based ransom note delivery and mimicking WannaCry. This operation demonstrates the accelerated...

TargetCompany Ransomware’s FUD Obfuscation Maneuvers

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The TargetCompany ransomware employs a combination of its proprietary variant and the BatCloak obfuscator engine, acclaimed for its full undetectability FUD capabilities. Accompanying this fusion is the...

STRRAT a Java-Powered Versatile Remote Access Trojan

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary STRRAT, a Java-based RAT, excels in utilizing a wide array of capabilities. Its latest version, STRRAT 1.6, is notable for employing diverse infection paths and conducting startup host queries to...

2022 Most Consistently Exploited Vulnerabilities

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary This advisory presents comprehensive information regarding the CVEs consistently and frequently targeted by malicious cyber adversaries throughout the year 2022 across multiple vendors, encompassi...

STARK#MULE Targets South Korea with US Military-themed Baits

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The STARKMULE cyber attack campaign is ongoing, with a focus on targeting Korean-speaking individuals. It employs U.S. Military-themed document baits to deceive its targets, leading them into unwittingly...

Ivanti Addressed Second Zero-Day Flaw Exploited by Attackers

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The zero-day vulnerability CVE-2023-35081 in Ivanti EPMM enables admin-authenticated attackers to write arbitrary files, risking unauthorized access, OS command execution, and malicious web shell...

Unmasking Decoy Dog Malware Toolkit Hiding in DNS Traffic

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Decoy Dog, a sophisticated malware toolkit uses DNS for C2 communication, evading detection with its wildcard-type behavior and encryption methods. Its origin remains mysterious, and the malwares...

Fenix Botnet Preys on Mexico and Chile

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The Fenix Botnet targets tax-paying individuals in Mexico and Chile, aiming to infiltrate specific networks and pilfer valuable data. To receive real-time threat advisories, please follow HiveForce Labs ...

Apple Tackles Zero-Day Flaws Impacting iPhones and Macs

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Apple has addressed zero-day vulnerability exploited in targeted attacks on iPhones, Macs, and iPads. To receive real-time threat advisories, please follow HiveForce Labs on LinkedIn...