A Critical Vulnerability in Openfire Admin Console Actively Exploited in the Wild

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The vulnerability CVE-2023-32315 in Ignite Realtime Openfire, enabling unauthorized access to privileged pages. Attackers exploit this by bypassing authentication, prompting immediate updates for...

Lazarus Group Uses ManageEngine Exploit to Unlock Path for QuiteRAT

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The Lazarus Group, a threat actor associated with North Korea, has been detected utilizing a recently patched critical security vulnerability in Zoho ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus. This vulnerability was...

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...

Attackers demand ransoms for stolen LinkedIn accounts

An ongoing campaign targeting LinkedIn accounts has led to victims losing control of their accounts, or being locked out following repeated login attempts. Whether the attackers are using brute force methods or credential stuffing isn't known, but because some victims are being being locked out...

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...

CVE-2023-37388 WordPress Simple Light Weight Social Share (Tweet, Like, Share and Linkedin) Plugin <= 2.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Auth. admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting XSS vulnerability in Sudipto Pratap Mahato Simple Light Weight Social Share plugin = 2.0 versions...

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...

Teach a Man to Phish and He’s Set for Life

One frustrating aspect of email phishing is the frequency with which scammers fall back on tried-and-true methods that really have no business working these days. Like attaching a phishing email to a traditional, clean email message, or leveraging link redirects on LinkedIn, or abusing an encodin...

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...

Iranian Hackers Posed as Israelis in Targeted LinkedIn Phishing Attack

By Waqas The Israeli security agency Shin Bet claims to have thwarted a LinkedIn phishing scam carried out by Iranian hackers. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Iranian Hackers Posed as Israelis in Targeted LinkedIn Phishing Attack...

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...

LinkedIn: Deny Admin from Editing LinkedIn Company Page using Gen Form Visibility via POST /voyager/api/voyagerOrganizationDashCompanies/{id}

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Banking Sector Targeted in Open-Source Software Supply Chain Attacks

Cybersecurity researchers said they have discovered what they say is the first open-source software supply chain attacks specifically targeting the banking sector. "These attacks showcased advanced techniques, including targeting specific components in web assets of the victim bank by attaching...

LinkedIn: HTML injection at Company Name or Product Name and can be shown on Contact Sales form

A vulnerability was discovered that allowed HTML injection into the company name and product name fields on a contact sales form. Attackers could exploit this to conduct phishing attacks or distribute malware. The issue was addressed...

WordPress Ultimate LinkedIn Integration Plugin <= 0.9.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Software Ultimate LinkedIn Integration Type Plugin Vulnerable versions = 0.9.0 Fixed in 1.0 OWASP Top 10 A3: Injection Classification Cross Site Scripting XSS CVE CVE-2023-33999 Patch priority High CVSS severity High 7.1 Developer Claim ownership PSID fb8c20286a76 Credits Rafie Muhammad Patchstac...