Multistage RA World Ransomware Uses Anti-AV Tactics, Exploits GPO

The Trend Micro threat hunting team came across an RA World attack involving multistage components designed to ensure maximum impact...

Pig butchering scams, how they work and how to avoid them

Pig butchering scams are big business. There are hundreds of millions of dollars involved every year. The numbers are not very precise because some see them as a special kind of romance scam, while others classify them as investment fraud. The victims in Pig Butchering schemes are referred to as...

CISA, FBI, and HHS Release an Update to #StopRansomware Advisory on ALPHV Blackcat

Today, CISA, the Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI, and the Department of Health and Human Services HHS released an update to the joint advisory StopRansomware: ALPHV Blackcat to provide new indicators of compromise IOCs and tactics, techniques, and procedures TTPs associated with the ALPHV...

Five Eyes Agencies Expose APT29's Evolving Cloud Attack Tactics

Cybersecurity and intelligence agencies from the Five Eyes nations have released a joint advisory detailing the evolving tactics of the Russian state-sponsored threat actor known as APT29. The hacking outfit, also known as BlueBravo, Cloaked Ursa, Cozy Bear, Midnight Blizzard formerly Nobelium, a...

CISA, NCSC-UK, and Partners Release Advisory on Russian SVR Actors Targeting Cloud Infrastructure

CISA, in partnership with UK National Cyber Security Centre NCSC and other U.S. and international partners released the joint advisory, SVR Cyber Actors Adapt Tactics for Initial Cloud Access. This advisory provides recent tactics, techniques, and procedures TTPs used by Russian Foreign...

Massive utility scam campaign spreads via online ads

For many households, energy costs represent a significant part of their overall budget. And when customers want to discuss their bills or look for ways to save money, scammers are just a phone call away. Enter the utility scam, where crooks pretend to be your utility company so they can threaten...

PikaBot Resurfaces with Streamlined Code and Deceptive Tactics

The threat actors behind the PikaBot malware have made significant changes to the malware in what has been described as a case of "devolution." "Although it appears to be in a new development cycle and testing phase, the developers have reduced the complexity of the code by removing advanced...

Volt Typhoon: A Cyber Threat to U.S. Critical Infrastructure

Summary: State-sponsored cyber actors from the People’s Republic of China, known as Volt Typhoon, are actively targeting critical infrastructure in the United States, employing sophisticated tactics like pre-compromise reconnaissance and living off-the-land techniques. Threat Level - Red | Attack...

Spyware isn’t going anywhere, and neither are its tactics

Private and public efforts to curb the use of spyware and activity of other "mercenary" groups have heated up over the past week, with the U.S. government taking additional action against spyware users and some of the worlds largest tech companies calling out international governments to do more...

Tax season is here, so are scammers

The Internal Revenue Service has announced that the 2024 tax filing season has officially begun, with an expected 146 million individual tax returns to be filed. While it is costly and complex for the IRS to process so many digital and paper documents, it can also be a headache for many Americans...

Building Your Defense Toolbox: Tools and Tactics to Combat Cyber Threats

By Uzair Amir While cybercriminals create their toolbox, as a user you should also keep yourself ready for unsuspecting cyberattacks and keep a safety toolbox for your defence. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Building Your Defense Toolbox: Tools and Tactics to Combat Cybe...

Cyber Threat Landscape: 7 Key Findings and Upcoming Trends for 2024

The 2023/2024 Axur Threat Landscape Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the latest cyber threats. The information combines data from the platform's surveillance of the Surface, Deep, and Dark Web with insights derived from the in-depth research and investigations conducted by the Threat...

ScarCruft Unleashes Tailored Attacks on Cybersecurity Frontlines

Summary: The ScarCruft APT group is actively targeting attacks on media organizations and individuals in the realm of threat intelligence. ScarCruft employs persistent tactics, using phishing emails to deliver RokRAT, a custom-designed backdoor. Threat Level - Amber | Attack Report For a detailed...

MFA Spamming and Fatigue: When Security Measures Go Wrong

In today's digital landscape, traditional password-only authentication systems have proven to be vulnerable to a wide range of cyberattacks. To safeguard critical business resources, organizations are increasingly turning to multi-factor authentication MFA as a more robust security measure. MFA...

Medusa Ransomware Unleashed A Growing Cybersecurity Menace

Summary: Medusa ransomware, a potent threat since late 2022, employs a multi-extortion approach via its Medusa Blog, disclosing victim data and pressuring non-compliant organizations. Operating as a ransomware-as-a-service, Medusas global impact underscores the need for proactive cybersecurity...

Applying the Tyson Principle to Cybersecurity: Why Attack Simulation is Key to Avoiding a KO

Picture a cybersecurity landscape where defenses are impenetrable, and threats are nothing more than mere disturbances deflected by a strong shield. Sadly, this image of fortitude remains a pipe dream despite its comforting nature. In the security world, preparedness is not just a luxury but a...

Python’s Poisoned Package: Another ‘Blank Grabber’ Malware in PyPI

Python Package Index PyPI is a platform that offers an extensive range of packages to simplify and enhance the development process. Malicious actors regularly upload phishing packages in the platform’s repository aimed at delivering malware to steal the victims information, or more frequently, to...

Police investigate sexual assault on an avatar

British police are investigating a case involving a virtual sexual assault of a girls avatar. Even though there was no physical violence involved the incident will be investigated as it has caused psychological trauma. By definition, an avatar is a virtual representation of a user and is driven b...

Saints Turned Evil

Saints Turned Evil By Sushant Kumar Arya, Daksh Kapur and Rohan Shah · January 02, 2024 Attribution at the Bottom As technology advances, attackers are constantly developing new evasion mechanisms to bypass security products and stay one step ahead of security vendors and their products. We have...

Saints Turned Evil

Saints Turned Evil By Daksh Kapur and Rohan Shah · January 2, 2024 This blog was also written by Sushant Kumar Arya Attribution at the Bottom As technology advances, attackers are constantly developing new evasion mechanisms to bypass security products and stay one step ahead of security vendors...