Attacks, Vulnerabilities and Actors 17 July to 23 July 2023

For a detailed threat digest, download the pdf file here Summary HiveForce Labs recently made several significant discoveries related to cybersecurity threats. Over the past week, the fact that there were a total of eleven attacks executed, nine vulnerabilities, and three different adversaries...

Turla Exploits Ukraine’s Defense Sector with DeliveryCheck Backdoor

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary DeliveryCheck, a .NET-based backdoor, targets Ukraines defense sector, attributed to Russian actor Turla; it aims to exfiltrate Signal app data. Notably, it breaches Microsoft Exchange servers using...

A Deep Dive into Space Pirates’ Unconventional Cyber Arsenal

Threat Level Actor Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Space Pirates have been a persistent digital threat since 2017, relentlessly targeting over 16 organizations in Russia and one in Serbia. Despite retaining its core methods, this infamous group continuous...

FIN8 Strikes with Noberus Ransomware via Altered Sardonic Backdoor

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The financially motivated threat actor FIN8 has been detected employing a revised variant of the backdoor known as Sardonic to deliver the Noberus ransomware. To receive real-time threat advisories, plea...

Active Exploitation of Adobe ColdFusion Critical Vulnerabilities

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Hackers are actively exploiting vulnerabilities in Adobe ColdFusion, specifically CVE-2023-29298 and CVE-2023-38203. These vulnerabilities allow attackers to bypass authentication, execute remote...

LokiBot Data Exfiltrating Trojan Targets Windows Systems

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary LokiBot, an infamous data-exfiltrating Trojan, has maintained a prominent presence since 2015. This pernicious malware predominantly sets its sights on Windows systems, diligently striving to acquire...

Storm-0978 actively exploited the unpatched Office zero-day

Threat Level Actor Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Storm-0978 is a Russian cybercriminal group that specializes in executing sophisticated phishing campaigns. Storm-0978 was found to be engaged in a new wave of attacks, leveraging the exploitation of...

New Python-Based Fileless Malware Named ‘PyLoose’ Targeting Cloud Environments

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A new fileless attack called PyLoose targets cloud workloads by loading an XMRig Miner directly into memory using Python code and the memfd technique. This evasive attack highlights the need for advanced...

Exploit found in the wild for Critical VMware Aria Operations Bug

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary An exploit has surfaced for CVE-2023-20864, a highly significant security vulnerability within the VMware Aria Operations for Logs analysis tool utilized in cloud management. This exploit empowers...

Apple Addresses A Zero-Day Vulnerability Which Is Actively Exploited in Wild

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The zero-day vulnerability CVE-2023-37450 discovered in multiple Apple products is being actively exploited in the wild, specifically when processing web content. This vulnerability can potentially resul...

Unveiling New Big Head Ransomware Variants and Their Stealthy Tactics

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The emergence of Big Head ransomware and its variants suggests a shared source, distributed through deceptive Windows update and Word installer disguises. The threat actor engages via email and Telegram,...

Charming Kitten’s Latest Malware Arsenal and Targeting Strategies

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Charming Kitten, an adaptable threat actor, has shifted to new malware tactics and targets by employing LNK infection chains and utilizing cloud hosting providers. This evolution in their approach poses ...

Crysis Threat Actors Unleash Venus Ransomware via RDP

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The threat actors behind the Crysis ransomware are currently utilizing the Venus ransomware as a component of their attack strategy, with a primary focus on targeting vulnerable systems through active...

Surge in 8Base Ransomware Group Activity

Threat Level Actor Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary 8Base Ransomware group define themselves as “honest and simple pentesters”, have spiked their activities recently and was observed to be within the top 2 performing ransom groups. To receive real-time...

New Variant of RUSTBUCKET Malware Targeting Cryptocurrency Providers

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary RUSTBUCKET malware family is actively developing, adding persistence capabilities, while the REF9135 operation by the DPRK targets cryptocurrency service providers. To receive real-time threat advisories...

Vulnerability in WordPress Plugin threatens Website takeover

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary WordPress Ultimate Member Plugin, with over 200K installations helps in streamlining user registration and login processes. It has been found vulnerable to unauthenticated privilege escalation,...

Lockbit Ransomware strikes, demands $70-million Ransom

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Lockbit sub-group, National Hazard Agency, claims of data exfiltration from TSMC systems, allegedly deployed Ransomware and demands 70-million-dollar ransom. TSMC has clarified that their system is...

Andariel Group unleashes New EarlyRAT malware

Threat Level Actor Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Andariel is a sub-group of Lazarus and is remarkably stealthy in its operation. Recently they have developed new malware called EarlyRAT. To receive real-time threat advisories, please follow HiveForce La...

PindOS malware deploying Bumblebee and IcedID

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary PindOS, new JavaScript dropper has been spotted in the wild. It is specifically engineered to deliver next-stage payloads and is currently deploying infamous malwares like deploying Bumblebee and IcedID...

JokerSpy macOS Backdoor Attacks Japanese Cryptocurrency Exchange

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary An unknown cryptocurrency exchange in Japan became the target of a precise attack employing an intricate Apple macOS backdoor called JokerSpy. References to JokerSpy can be traced back to as early as Apr...