New Variant of BlackGuard Stealer Malware Steals Sensitive Information and Crypto Wallets

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A new variant of the BlackGuard stealer malware that propagates through removable media and hijacks crypto wallets. It can steal sensitive information from various applications and supports stealing...

A Deserialization Vulnerability Found in Apache Dubbo

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Apache has released a security notice for a deserialization vulnerability CVE-2023-23638 in Apache Dubbo that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the target system. To receive...

Mispadu Targets Latin America with MalSpamming

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Mispadu has been linked to various spam campaigns, and it is capable of stealing both monetary and credential information while acting as a backdoor through keystroke and screenshot capture. To receive...

Bad Magic APT employs new CommonMagic Framework and PowerMagic Backdoor

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary New Bad magic APT was discovered using a new backdoor called PowerMagic and a malicious framework called CommonMagic to target organizations in the administrative, agriculture, and transportation sectors...

Gozi Malware Spreads through Fake Italian Revenue Agency Email Campaign

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A fake Italian Revenue Agency email campaign tricks victims into downloading a malicious attachment that installs Gozi, a binary that bypasses Italys geofencing and creates a loader process on the victim...

New HinataBot Go-Based Botnet with DDoS Capabilities and Mirai Connection

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary HinataBot is a newly discovered Go-based botnet that spreads through old vulnerabilities and weak credentials. It carries out DDoS flooding attacks and has a connection with the Mirai malware family. To...

HookSpoofer A Novel Infostealer with Advanced Capabilities

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary North Korea-linked hacking group Reaper has recently been observed engaging in surveillance of North Korean defectors. To receive real-time threat advisories, please follow HiveForce Labs on LinkedIn...

Outlook Vulnerability Exploited by Russian Hackers Since April 2022

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook allowed an unknown Russian threat actor to gain access to a victims NTLM hash through a specially crafted email. To receive real-time threat advisories, please follow...

BianLian ransomware ramps up data-leak extortion and improves operational security

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary BianLian ransomware group is ramping up data-leak extortion to extract payments, using similar tactics & a custom backdoor, and bringing 30 new C2 servers online monthly. To receive real-time threat...

New YoroTrooper Threat Actor Targeting Government and Energy Organizations

Threat Level Actor Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A new threat actor named "YoroTrooper," has been conducting espionage campaigns since at least June 2022. The groups main motivation appears to be espionage, and they register malicious domains or...

APT 29 Launches Malevolent Campaign Targeting Governments

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary APT 29 has launched a novel campaign targeting Western countries. This latest operation involves the use of a malevolent dropper called ROOTSAW. To receive real-time threat advisories, please follow...

Malware Impersonating Websites Spread via Google Ads

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Multiple Malware were found on newly registered websites impersonating various applications, likely originating from malicious Google Search Ads. To receive real-time threat advisories, please...

Adobe Addressed a Zero-day Vulnerability in ColdFusion 2021 and 2018

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Adobe has recently released security updates for ColdFusion 2021 and 2018 versions, addressing critical and important vulnerabilities that could potentially result in arbitrary code execution and...

Revamped Prometei Botnet Version Infects Over 10,000 Systems

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The Prometei v3 botnet, an upgraded version of the Prometei botnet malware, has compromised over 10,000 systems mining the Monero cryptocurrency. To receive real-time threat advisories, please follow...

8220 Gang leverages ScrubCrypt in Cryptojacking Attacks

Threat Level Attack Report Follow Hive Pro for a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here from HiveForce Labs. Summary The 8220 Gang leverages ScrubCrypt for crypto-jacking, which is available on HackForums for $40 per month or up to $200 for a lifetime...

New BlackSnake Ransomware Performs Clipper Operations on Cryptocurrency Users

Threat Level Attack Report Follow Hive Pro for a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here from HiveForce Labs. Summary BlackSnake ransomware has been discovered with clipper functionality that intercepts and replaces the cryptocurrency wallet addresses of victims with those of attacke...

Actors, Threats and Vulnerabilities 27 February to 5 March 2023

For a detailed threat digest, download the pdf file here Summary For a detailed threat digest, download the pdf file here HiveForce Labs discovered six actors that have been active in the past week. TA866, APT-C-61, and DEV-0569 are cybercrime groups that focus on Financial gain. The other three...

Snip3 Crypter an Advanced RAT Loader Targeting Multiple Industries

Threat Level Attack Report Follow Hive Pro for a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here from HiveForce Labs. Summary A multi-stage remote access trojan RAT loader called Snip3 crypter was recently discovered deploying RAT families, including QuasarRAT and DcRAT, to target victims...

Actors, Threats and Vulnerabilities 13 February to 19 February 2023

For a detailed threat digest, download the pdf file here Summary For a detailed threat digest, download the pdf file here HiveForce Labs identified seven active actors over the past week. There were three prominent Russian actors, namely TA505, Nodaria, and KillNet. Additionally, three Chinese...