Threat Round-up for June 16 - June 23

Today, Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats we've observed between June 16 and June 23. As with previous round-ups, this post isn't meant to be an in-depth analysis. Instead, this post will summarize the threats we've observed by highlighting key behavior characteristics,...

This Week in Security News

Welcome to our weekly roundup, where we share what you need to know about the cybersecurity news and events that happened over the past few days. Below you’ll find a quick recap of topics followed by links to news articles and/or our blog posts providing additional insight. Be sure to check back...

Beware! Over 800 Android Apps on Google Play Store Contain 'Xavier' Malware

Over 800 different Android apps that have been downloaded millions of times from Google Play Store found to be infected with malicious ad library that silently collects sensitive user data and can perform dangerous operations. Dubbed "Xavier," the malicious ad library, initially emerged in...

Behind the CARBANAK Backdoor

In this blog, we will take a closer look at the powerful, versatile backdoor known as CARBANAK aka Anunak. Specifically, we will focus on the operational details of its use over the past few years, including its configuration, the minor variations observed from sample to sample, and its evolution...

Behind the CARBANAK Backdoor

In this blog, we will take a closer look at the powerful, versatile backdoor known as CARBANAK aka Anunak. Specifically, we will focus on the operational details of its use over the past few years, including its configuration, the minor variations observed from sample to sample, and its evolution...

Threat Round-up for June 2 - June 9

Today, Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats we've observed between June 02 and June 09. As with previous round-ups, this post isn't meant to be an in-depth analysis. Instead, this post will summarize the threats we've observed by highlighting key behavior characteristics,...

First-Ever Data Stealing Malware Found Using Intel AMT Tool to Bypass Firewall

It's not hard for a well-funded state-sponsored hacking group to break into corporate networks and compromise systems with malware, but what's challenging for them is to keep that backdoor and its communication undetectable from a firewall and other network monitoring applications. However, a...

IBM Domino Information Disclosure Vulnerability

IBM Domino formerly known as IBM Lotus Domino is a set of platforms for hosting social business applications from IBM in the United States. The platform combines business messaging, applications and social collaboration, and provides users with real-time online communication capabilities. An...

Hooligans Biker Gang Arrested for Hacking and Stealing 150 Jeep Wranglers

By Jahanzaib Hassan Now in the custody of the FBI, a gang calling itself the Hooligans Motorcycle Gang, had launched an operation in South California whereby they stole over a hundred Jeep Wranglers and moved them to Mexico where they would either sell the entire jeep or sell its parts. The...

OpenVPN Access Server : CRLF injection with Session fixation(CVE-2017-5868)

Description OpenVPN Access Server is a full featured secure network tunneling VPN software solution that integrates OpenVPN server capabilities, enterprise management capabilities, simplified OpenVPN Connect UI, and OpenVPN Client software packages that accommodate Windows, MAC, Linux, Android, a...

WebKit - FrameLoader::clear Stealing Variables via Page Navigation

WebKit - FrameLoader::clear Stealing Variables via Page Navigation pageCacheState != Document::InPageCache ... mframe.document-prepareForDestruction; removeFocusedNodeOfSubtreemframe.document; ... mframe.setDocumentnullptr; domWindow; Click anywhere. function createURLdata, type = 'text/html'...

WebKit - Stealing Variables via Page Navigation in FrameLoader::clear Exploit

Exploit for multiple platform in category dos / poc pageCacheState != Document::InPageCache ... mframe.document-prepareForDestruction; removeFocusedNodeOfSubtreemframe.document; ... mframe.setDocumentnullptr; domWindow; Click anywhere. function createURLdata, type = 'text/html' return...

WebKit FrameLoader::clear Variable Theft

WebKit: Stealing variables via page navigation in FrameLoader::clear CVE-2017-2515 void FrameLoader::clearDocument newDocument, bool clearWindowProperties, bool clearScriptObjects, bool clearFrameView mframe.editor.clear; if !mneedsClear return; mneedsClear = false; if...

WebKit - 'FrameLoader::clear' Stealing Variables via Page Navigation

pageCacheState != Document::InPageCache ... mframe.document-prepareForDestruction; removeFocusedNodeOfSubtreemframe.document; ... mframe.setDocumentnullptr; domWindow; Click anywhere. function createURLdata, type = 'text/html' return URL.createObjectURLnew Blobdata, type: type; window.onclick = =...

Session Hijacking, Cookie-Stealing WordPress Malware Spotted

Researchers have identified a strain of cookie stealing malware injected into a legitimate JavaScript file, that masquerades as a WordPress core domain. Cesar Anjos, a security analyst at Sucuri, a firm that specializes in WordPress security, came across the malware during an incident response...

Blackmoon Banking Trojan Using New Infection Technique

New clues have surfaced on how the Blackmoon banking Trojan is infecting its victims using a new framework to deliver the malware. “We noticed recent campaigns two weeks ago where Blackmoon had shifted its infection strategy and is now utilizing a unique and interesting technique,” said Hardik...

Shamoon Collaborator Greenbug Adopts New Communication Tool

Researchers have identified a possible new collaborator in the continued Shamoon attacks against Saudi organizations. Called Greenbug, this group is believed to be instrumental in helping Shamoon steal user credentials of targets ahead of Shamoon’s destructive attacks. However, researchers know...

Targeted WPA2-Enterprise Evil Twin Attacks: eaphammer

Targeted WPA2-Enterprise Evil Twin Attacks EAPHammer is a toolkit for performing targeted evil twin attacks against WPA2-Enterprise networks. It is designed to be used in full scope wireless assessments and red team engagements. As such, focus is placed on providing an easy-to-use interface that...

CVE-2016-9125

Revive Adserver before 3.2.3 suffers from session fixation, by allowing arbitrary session identifiers to be forced and, at the same time, by not invalidating the existing session upon a successful authentication. Under some circumstances, that could have been an opportunity for an attacker to ste...

CVE-2016-9125

Revive Adserver before 3.2.3 suffers from session fixation, by allowing arbitrary session identifiers to be forced and, at the same time, by not invalidating the existing session upon a successful authentication. Under some circumstances, that could have been an opportunity for an attacker to ste...