Windows PowerShell - Unsanitized Filename Command Execution

Windows PowerShell - Unsanitized Filename Command Execution ''' + Credits: John Page aka hyp3rlinx + Website: hyp3rlinx.altervista.org + Source: http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/MICROSOFT-WINDOWS-POWERSHELL-UNSANITIZED-FILENAME-COMMAND-EXECUTION.txt + ISR: Apparition Security Vendor...

Cerberus Enters the Android Malware Rental Scene

A never-before-seen Android banking trojan, dubbed Cerberus, is being rented out on underground forums by a threat group that likes to engage with the defense community publicly via Twitter. According to a Tuesday posting from ThreatFabric, Cerberus isn’t based on the leaked Anubis source code th...

Cerberus: A New Android 'Banking Malware For Rent' Emerges

After a few popular Android Trojans like Anubis, Red Alert 2.0, GM bot, and Exobot, quit their malware-as-a-service businesses, a new player has emerged on the Internet with similar capabilities to fill the gap, offering Android bot rental service to the masses. Dubbed "Cerberus ," the new remote...

Cerberus: A New Android 'Banking Malware For Rent' Emerges

After a few popular Android Trojans like Anubis, Red Alert 2.0, GM bot, and Exobot, quit their malware-as-a-service businesses, a new player has emerged on the Internet with similar capabilities to fill the gap, offering Android bot rental service to the masses. Dubbed "Cerberus," the new remote...

CB TAU Threat Intelligence Notification – Karagany Malware

Secureworks recently reported in regards to an update of Karagany malware last month. The malware is used by the IRON LIBERTY threat group also known as DragonFly2.0 and Energetic Bear, targeting energy companies and organizations. Carbon Black Threat Analysis Unit TAU provides the product rules ...

Threat Roundup for August 2 to August 9

Today, Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats we've observed between Aug. 2 and Aug. 9. As with previous roundups, this post isn't meant to be an in-depth analysis. Instead, this post will summarize the threats we've observed by highlighting key behavioral characteristics,...

Microsoft Windows PowerShell Command Execution Exploit

Microsoft Windows PowerShell Command Execution Exploit + Credits: John Page aka hyp3rlinx Vendor www.microsoft.com Product Windows PowerShell Windows PowerShell is a Windows command-line shell designed especially for system administrators. PowerShell includes an interactive prompt and a scripting...

Nation-State APTs Target U.S. Utilities With Dangerous Malware

Researchers believe that nation-state actors are behind several spearphishing campaigns targeting U.S. utility companies with a newly-identified malware, which has the capabilities to view system data and reboot machines. Lure emails were sent to three U.S. utilities companies between July 19 and...

Threat Roundup for July 26 to Aug. 2

Today, Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats we've observed between July 26 and Aug. 2. As with previous roundups, this post isn't meant to be an in-depth analysis. Instead, this post will summarize the threats we've observed by highlighting key behavioral characteristics,...

Microsoft Windows PowerShell Command Execution

Credits: John Page aka hyp3rlinx + Website: hyp3rlinx.altervista.org + Source: http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/MICROSOFT-WINDOWS-POWERSHELL-UNSANITIZED-FILENAME-COMMAND-EXECUTION.txt + ISR: Apparition Security Vendor www.microsoft.com Product Windows PowerShell Windows PowerShell is a...

Brand-New SystemBC Proxy Malware Spotted Using SOCKS5 for Stealth

A previously undocumented proxy malware, dubbed “SystemBC,” is upping the stealth game by using SOCKS5 to evade detection. It’s being distributed by the Fallout and RIG exploit kits EKs, according to researchers. Proofpoint researchers said on Thursday that in the most recently tracked example, t...

Threat Roundup for July 19 to July 26

Today, Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats we've observed between July 19 and July 26. As with previous roundups, this post isn't meant to be an in-depth analysis. Instead, this post will summarize the threats we've observed by highlighting key behavioral characteristics...

Popular Malware Families Using 'Process Doppelgänging' to Evade Detection

The fileless code injection technique called Process Doppelgänging is actively being used by not just one or two but a large number of malware families in the wild, a new report shared with The Hacker News revealed. Discovered in late 2017, Process Doppelgänging is a fileless variation of Process...

Unique Monokle Android Spyware Self-Signs Certificates

A never-before-publicized mobile spy tool, a mobile surveillanceware remote access trojan RAT for Android called Monokle, has been spotted using novel techniques to exfiltrate data. According to the Lookout researchers who discovered Monokle in the wild, the malware has the ability to self-sign...

File Upload Vulnerability in ShopXO V1.6.0

ShopXO V1.6.0 is an enterprise-level B2C free open source mall system . A file upload vulnerability exists in shopxo V1.6.0. An attacker can obtain system server privileges by uploading a plug-in zip archive with a php trojan attached...

Meet Extenbro, a new DNS-changer Trojan protecting adware

Recently, we uncovered a new DNS-changer called Extenbro that comes with an adware bundler. These DNS-changers block access to security-related sites, so the adware victims can’t download and install security software to get rid of the pests. From our viewpoint, this might be like sending in an...

Private Internet Access (PIA) VPN Client Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability (CNVD-2019-24216)

Private Internet Access PIA is a commercial VPN service operated by London Trust Media. An arbitrary code execution vulnerability exists in the London Trust Media Private Internet Access PIA VPN client version 82 for macOS. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by creating a network setup...

CVE-2019-12576

A vulnerability in the London Trust Media Private Internet Access PIA VPN Client v82 for macOS could allow an authenticated, local attacker to run arbitrary code with elevated privileges. The openvpnlauncher binary is setuid root. This program is called during the connection process and executes...

CVE-2019-12576

A vulnerability in the London Trust Media Private Internet Access PIA VPN Client v82 for macOS could allow an authenticated, local attacker to run arbitrary code with elevated privileges. The openvpnlauncher binary is setuid root. This program is called during the connection process and executes...

Design/Logic Flaw

A vulnerability in the London Trust Media Private Internet Access PIA VPN Client v82 for macOS could allow an authenticated, local attacker to run arbitrary code with elevated privileges. The openvpnlauncher binary is setuid root. This program is called during the connection process and executes...