CVE-2018-1888

An untrusted search path vulnerability in IBM i Access for Windows versions 7.1 and earlier on Windows can allow arbitrary code execution via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, related to use of the LoadLibrary function. IBM X-Force ID: 152079...

CVE-2018-1888

An untrusted search path vulnerability in IBM i Access for Windows versions 7.1 and earlier on Windows can allow arbitrary code execution via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, related to use of the LoadLibrary function. IBM X-Force ID: 152079...

CVE-2018-1888

IBM i Access for Windows (IBM) vulnerable to CVE-2018-1888 on Windows versions 7.1 and earlier due to an untrusted search path that allows arbitrary code execution via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, related to LoadLibrary. Connected IBM bulletin confirms affected release 7.1...

MobSTSPY Info-Stealing Trojan Goes Global Via Google Play

An Android spyware dubbed MobSTSPY has managed to ride trojanized apps to a widespread, global distribution, mainly via Google Play. The malware masquerades as a legitimate application purporting to be things like flashlights, games and work productivity tools. While it’s not uncommon to come...

CVE-2018-20211

ExifTool 8.32 allows local users to gain privileges by creating a %TEMP%\par-%username%\cache-exiftool-8.32 folder with a victim's username, and then copying a Trojan horse ws3232.dll file into this new folder, aka DLL Hijacking. NOTE: 8.32 is an obsolete version from 2010 9.x was released starti...

CVE-2018-20211

ExifTool 8.32 allows local users to gain privileges by creating a %TEMP%\par-%username%\cache-exiftool-8.32 folder with a victim's username, and then copying a Trojan horse ws3232.dll file into this new folder, aka DLL Hijacking. NOTE: 8.32 is an obsolete version from 2010 9.x was released starti...

CVE-2018-18629

An issue was discovered in the Keybase command-line client before 2.8.0-20181023124437 for Linux. An untrusted search path vulnerability in the keybase-redirector application allows a local, unprivileged user on Linux to gain root privileges via a Trojan horse binary...

Design/Logic Flaw

An issue was discovered in the Keybase command-line client before 2.8.0-20181023124437 for Linux. An untrusted search path vulnerability in the keybase-redirector application allows a local, unprivileged user on Linux to gain root privileges via a Trojan horse binary...

CVE-2018-18629

An issue was discovered in the Keybase command-line client before 2.8.0-20181023124437 for Linux. An untrusted search path vulnerability in the keybase-redirector application allows a local, unprivileged user on Linux to gain root privileges via a Trojan horse binary...

Sofacy Russia-Linked APT Debuts Fresh Zebrocy Variant

The Zebrocy trojan – a custom downloader malware used by Russia-linked APT Sofacy a.k.a. APT28, Fancy Bear or Sednit – has a new variant. While it’s functionally much the same as its other versions, the new code was written using the Go programming language. The similarities between the new paylo...

Hidden Code in Memes Instruct Malware via Twitter

Remember when memes were little more than satirical images overlaid with text? Not anymore. Researchers have identified a new type of malware that receives instructions via hidden code embedded in memes posted to Twitter. According to researchers, the meme-driven malware is nothing more than a...

A week in security (December 10 – 16)

Last week on Labs, we took a look at some new Mac malware, a collection of various scraped data dumps, the protection of power grids, and how bad actors are using SMB vulnerabilities. Other cybersecurity news Millions affected by Facebook photo API bug: An issue granted third-party apps more acce...

Threat Roundup for Dec. 7 to Dec. 14

Today, Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats we've observed between Dec. 07 and Dec. 14. 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...

Emotet Trojan Detection

The script tries to detect the Emotet Trojan via various known Indicators of Compromise IOC. Note: This script is not running by default as it needs to crawl the target host for various files which puts high load on the target during the scan. Please enable it separately within scripts preference...

Android Trojan Targets PayPal Users

Want to download an Android battery utility app from a third-party Android app store? What could possibly go wrong? Last month researchers downloaded a power management app called “Optimization Android” from an undisclosed third-party app store. What they found was instead of optimizing the phone...

ThreatList: Gift Card-Themed BEC Holiday Scams Spike

With cyber threats rampant between Black Friday and Christmas, security experts are warning of a wave of business-style email scams hitting inboxes designed to appeal to holiday shoppers. Attacks involve scam messages purporting to be gift card deals or links to corporate donations. According to...

TA505 Crooks are Now Targeting US Retailers with Personalized Campaigns

Cybercriminals behind the notorious Dridex and Locky ransomware have a new target in their sights – large retail, restaurant and grocery chains located in the US. Researchers are warning the well-known financial criminal group TA505 is behind a new wave of email campaigns distributing personalize...

Threat Roundup for Nov. 30 to Dec. 7

Today, Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats we've observed between Nov. 30 and Dec. 07. 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...

Threat Roundup for Nov. 23 to Nov. 30

Today, Talos is publishing a glimpse into the most prevalent threats we've observed between Nov. 23 and Nov. 30. 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...

Mobile Rotexy Malware Touts Ransomware, Banking Trojan Functions

Mobile malware, dubbed Rotexy, has evolved from being spyware to now a dangerous banking trojan packing a host of new clever features. Researchers report 70,000 attacks between August and October with targets primarily based in Russia. In a technical brief released last week, researchers at...