ScarCruft Hackers Exploit Ably Service for Stealthy Wiretapping Attacks

The North Korean threat actor known as ScarCruft has been observed using an information-stealing malware with previously undocumented wiretapping features as well as a backdoor developed using Golang that exploits the Ably real-time messaging service. "The threat actor sent their commands through...

New Mystic Stealer Malware Targets 40 Web Browsers and 70 Browser Extensions

A new information-stealing malware called Mystic Stealer has been found to steal data from about 40 different web browsers and over 70 web browser extensions. First advertised on April 25, 2023, for $150 per month, the malware also targets cryptocurrency wallets, Steam, and Telegram, and employs...

Threat Roundup for June 2 to June 9

Today, Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats weve observed between June 2 and June 9. As with previous roundups, this post isnt meant to be an in-depth analysis. Instead, this post will summarize the threats weve observed by highlighting key behavioral characteristics,...

Malicious code in cxfreezepy (PyPI)

--- -= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=- Source: checkmarx 98b9fe0f574ed33e0a4096ba8774936c73969493c1621244334a739ef4f94f5d EsqueleSquad group published nearly 6000 malicious PyPi and NPM packages, executing spyware and information-stealing malware...

MAL-2023-2692 Malicious code in cxfreezepy (PyPI)

--- -= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=- Source: checkmarx 98b9fe0f574ed33e0a4096ba8774936c73969493c1621244334a739ef4f94f5d EsqueleSquad group published nearly 6000 malicious PyPi and NPM packages, executing spyware and information-stealing malware...

New Info Stealer Bandit Stealer Targets Browsers, Wallets

This is an analysis of Bandit Stealer, a new Go-based information-stealing malware capable of evading detection as it targets multiple browsers and cryptocurrency wallets...

MAL-2023-4800 Malicious code in oculoushide (PyPI)

--- -= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=- Source: checkmarx 9b7403cc73bb98e45396c93de766686608f4d7f80a03e6e8af73d244de0c7fe1 EsqueleSquad group published nearly 6000 malicious PyPi and NPM packages, executing spyware and information-stealing malware...

Malicious code in oculoushide (PyPI)

--- -= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=- Source: checkmarx 9b7403cc73bb98e45396c93de766686608f4d7f80a03e6e8af73d244de0c7fe1 EsqueleSquad group published nearly 6000 malicious PyPi and NPM packages, executing spyware and information-stealing malware...

Alert: Brazilian Hackers Targeting Users of Over 30 Portuguese Banks

A Brazilian threat actor is targeting more than 30 Portuguese financial institutions with information-stealing malware as part of a long-running campaign that commenced in 2021. "The attackers can steal credentials and exfiltrate users' data and personal information, which can be leveraged for...

MAL-2023-2474 Malicious code in discord-spammer-webhooks (npm)

--- -= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=- Source: checkmarx 992e658db3addbbf4402e9f8bfb5c3a8af81b96c87e70863df390190f52de66b EsqueleSquad group published nearly 6000 malicious PyPi and NPM packages, executing spyware and information-stealing malware...

MAL-2023-6525 Malicious code in selfpyintpaypal (PyPI)

--- -= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=- Source: checkmarx 13bec999a49bf9dee37e242115164d05756af19ea57d26d0b54b4c67c1f01571 EsqueleSquad group published nearly 6000 malicious PyPi and NPM packages, executing spyware and information-stealing malware...

Malicious code in selfcontrolloadload (PyPI)

--- -= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=- Source: checkmarx 91681b7a493590b12a07e21ace57fdd2de85ae9dc23ca4f31d3b60c6a8ec1b9d EsqueleSquad group published nearly 6000 malicious PyPi and NPM packages, executing spyware and information-stealing malware...

MAL-2023-5975 Malicious code in selfcontrolloadload (PyPI)

--- -= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=- Source: checkmarx 91681b7a493590b12a07e21ace57fdd2de85ae9dc23ca4f31d3b60c6a8ec1b9d EsqueleSquad group published nearly 6000 malicious PyPi and NPM packages, executing spyware and information-stealing malware...

MAL-2023-5233 Malicious code in py-intellibint (PyPI)

--- -= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=- Source: checkmarx c51243b24c705c8e86f895cf56a4aaf31db49b64674882dbef77513f1bc075dc EsqueleSquad group published nearly 6000 malicious PyPi and NPM packages, executing spyware and information-stealing malware...

MAL-2023-2868 Malicious code in esqgameencodereplace (PyPI)

--- -= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=- Source: checkmarx a52a247b3876e80074ffdc24a1731191f9a280dcccbba73c0090e5f2aeac4ac2 EsqueleSquad group published nearly 6000 malicious PyPi and NPM packages, executing spyware and information-stealing malware...

Malicious code in esqgameencodereplace (PyPI)

--- -= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=- Source: checkmarx a52a247b3876e80074ffdc24a1731191f9a280dcccbba73c0090e5f2aeac4ac2 EsqueleSquad group published nearly 6000 malicious PyPi and NPM packages, executing spyware and information-stealing malware...

Malicious code in libpipultravirtual (PyPI)

--- -= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=- Source: checkmarx 7fcc0ea3b75f3b40abcfb64156cfe1244cf729c1511a1e325ca450c73a7ee9f4 EsqueleSquad group published nearly 6000 malicious PyPi and NPM packages, executing spyware and information-stealing malware...

MAL-2023-4330 Malicious code in libpipultravirtual (PyPI)

--- -= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=- Source: checkmarx 7fcc0ea3b75f3b40abcfb64156cfe1244cf729c1511a1e325ca450c73a7ee9f4 EsqueleSquad group published nearly 6000 malicious PyPi and NPM packages, executing spyware and information-stealing malware...

Meta Takes Down Malware Campaign That Used ChatGPT as a Lure to Steal Accounts

Meta said it took steps to take down more than 1,000 malicious URLs from being shared across its services that were found to leverage OpenAI's ChatGPT as a lure to propagate about 10 malware families since March 2023. The development comes against the backdrop of fake ChatGPT web browser extensio...

New Version of ViperSoftX Malware Targets Password Managers and Cryptocurrency Wallets

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary ViperSoftX is an information-stealing malware primarily targeting cryptocurrencies, using sophisticated encryption techniques and monthly changes in command-and-control servers to evade detection. To...