Google Addresses High-Stakes Chrome Zero-Day Vulnerability

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Google tackles Chromes zero-day CVE-2023-3079 vulnerability, which is related to a weakness in the Chrome V8 JavaScript engine. It poses a significant threat by allowing attackers to execute...

MediaArena: A Deceptive Browser Hijacker Exploiting User Data and Security Threats

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary MediaArena is a deceptive software that hijacks browsers, redirects searches, and collects user data for malicious activities, emphasizing the importance of removal and caution. To receive real-time thre...

The Exploitation of Critical Zero-Day Vulnerability Found in MOVEit Transfer

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The MOVEit Transfer vulnerability is that it allows for unauthorized access to the database, potential manipulation or deletion of its contents, and exploitation of affected systems. To receive...

A New Horabot Botnet Threat Targeting Spanish-Speaking Users in the Americas

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A new botnet program called "Horabot" is being used by a threat actor to deploy a banking trojan and spam tool, targeting Spanish-speaking users in the Americas. To receive real-time threat advisories,...

A New RAT Named GobRAT Targeting Linux Routers in Japan

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary GobRAT, a new RAT, is infecting Linux routers in Japan through vulnerable web interfaces, granting attackers remote control and the ability to execute commands. To receive real-time threat advisories,...

PowerExchange Backdoor and Web Shells Breach at UAE Government Agency

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A high-severity attack targeted a UAE government agency, utilizing a custom PowerShell backdoor named PowerExchange and web shells on Microsoft Exchange servers. To receive real-time threat advisories,...

Pikabot A Stealthy Backdoor with Ingenious Evasion Tactics

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Pikabot, a sophisticated backdoor evades analysis with anti-analysis measures like the "sleep" function, uses NtContinue API, employs language-based execution cessation, and shows connections to Qakbot...

GUI-Vil Threat Group Exploits AWS for Crypto Mining

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary GUI-Vil p0-LUCR-1, an Indonesian threat group, conducts unauthorized cryptocurrency mining using personalized infiltration tactics. They exploit AWS, leveraging compromised credentials and vulnerabilitie...

WINTAPIX Kernel Driver Targeting Middle Eastern Nations

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The WINTAPIX driver, protected by VMProtect, targets Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries, possibly linked to Iranian threat actors exploiting Exchange servers for malware deployment. To receive real-ti...

APT28’s Cyber Espionage Campaigns Targeting Ukraine

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The APT28 intrusion group, linked to the Russian GRU and renowned for its cyber espionage and sabotage endeavors, was observed employing various phishing methodologies to target the Ukrainian civic...

CryptNet A Novel Ransomware-as-a-Service

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary CryptNet is a new ransomware-as-a-service group that employs data exfiltration and .NET code. Currently, it has two victims listed on its data leak site. To receive real-time threat advisories, please...

Camaro Dragon Targets European Foreign Affairs with Malicious Firmware Implant

Threat Level Actor Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Camaro Dragon is a Chinese state-sponsored advanced persistent threat APT group that has been targeting European foreign affairs entities. To receive real-time threat advisories, please follow HiveForce...

Apple Patches Three Exploited Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in macOS

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Apple addresses three exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in macOS, fixing sandbox escape and code execution issues in the WebKit browser engine. To receive real-time threat advisories, please foll...

MEME#4CHAN The Unconventional Phishing Campaign Spreading XWorm

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A persistent cyber threat known as MEME4CHAN has emerged, characterized by an intricate phishing campaign. This cluster of malicious activity employs a distinctive attack chain methodology, successfully...

Water Orthrus Targets Chinese Users with CopperStealth and CopperPhish

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Water Orthrus has recently launched two new campaigns, CopperStealth and CopperPhish, where CopperStealth employs rootkit techniques, while CopperPhish globally distributes a phishing kit through PPI...

RA Group’s Custom Ransomware Hits US & South Korea

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The emergence of the RA ransomware group highlights the utilization of the recently leaked Babuk ransomware source code as they employ it to develop their variant of the malware. To receive real-time...

Lancefly APT Group Deploys Custom Backdoor ‘Merdoor’ in Targeted Attacks

Threat Level Actor Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The Lancefly APT group targets South and Southeast Asia using the Merdoor backdoor and an updated ZXShell rootkit. Their attack chain involves credential theft, lateral movement, file staging, and...

Actors, Threats and Vulnerabilities 08 to 14 May 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, identified a total of nine attacks that were executed. Additionally, HiveForce Labs identified four different...

XSS Vulnerability in Popular WordPress Plugin Affects 2 Million Sites

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A Cross-Site scripting vulnerability has been discovered in an Advanced Custom Fields plugin for WordPress which has put 2 Million websites at risk. To receive real-time threat advisories, please...

Greatness a Growing Threat to Microsoft 365 Users

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The Phishing-as-a-Service PaaS platform named Greatness has experienced a surge in its operations, which target organizations utilizing Microsoft 365 in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Sout...