Turla Exploits Ukraine’s Defense Sector with DeliveryCheck Backdoor

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary DeliveryCheck, a .NET-based backdoor, targets Ukraines defense sector, attributed to Russian actor Turla; it aims to exfiltrate Signal app data. Notably, it breaches Microsoft Exchange servers using...

A New RAT Named GobRAT Targeting Linux Routers in Japan

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary GobRAT, a new RAT, is infecting Linux routers in Japan through vulnerable web interfaces, granting attackers remote control and the ability to execute commands. To receive real-time threat advisories,...

FIN7 & Wizard Spider team up to disseminate Domino malware

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary FIN7 threat actors and Wizard Spider collaborate to distribute Domino malware family in recent attacks. To receive real-time threat advisories, please follow HiveForce Labs on LinkedIn...

Royal Ransomware Targets Organizations with Custom Encryption and Double Extortion Tactics

Threat Level Attack Report Follow Hive Pro for a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here from HiveForce Labs. Summary Since September 2022, threat actors have been attacking both US and international organizations using a version of ransomware called Royal. This ransomware is unique...

TA866 New Financially-Motivated Threat Actor Targeting US and Germany Organizations

Threat Level Actor Report Follow Hive Pro for a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here from HiveForce Labs. Summary A new financially motivated threat actor named TA866 has been active since October 2022 and targets organizations in the United States and Germany. The attack chain...

Old Gatekeeper bypass vulnerability in macOS exploited

THREAT LEVEL: Amber For a detailed advisory, download the pdf file here A gatekeeper bypass vulnerability exists in macOS Big Sur and has been assigned CVE-2021-30853. An attacker can exploit this issue by using a specially-crafted script-based application downloaded from the Internet. This allow...

Zafran vs Hive Pro: A Fair CTEM Comparison

CTEM coverage claims sound similar until teams compare how exposure evidence becomes action. A fair platform decision hinges on discovery, validation, intelligence, and the remediation model already in place. Comparing CTEM platforms now? Book a Hive Pro demo to assess integrated discovery,...

Patch Now Critical Auth Bypass Flaw in GitHub Enterprise Server Fixed

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Metamorfo Banking Trojan Targets the Americas

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‘Operation FlightNight’ Targeting India with Deceptive Air Force Invitations

Summary: In a campaign dubbed Operation FlightNight, unidentified threat actors have focused on Indian government agencies and energy companies, aiming to deploy a modified variant of an open-source information stealer malware known as HackBrowserData. The threat actors have been observed...

From Observer to Asuka – The Reinvention of Stealer

Summary: A malware-as-a-service MaaS called AsukaStealer, advertised on a Russian-language cybercrime forum by the alias breakcore, has surfaced. Priced at $80 per month, AsukaStealer is written in C++ and features customizable configurations and a user-friendly interface designed for harvesting...

Evasive Panda China-Linked Cyberespionage Targeting Tibetans

Summary: Evasive Panda, a threat actor associated with China, has masterminded an intricate cyberespionage campaign targeting Tibetan users since at least September 2023. This operation employs both watering hole and supply chain attacks to achieve its objectives. Threat Level - Red | Attack Repo...

Attacks, Vulnerabilities and Actors 27 November to 3 December 2023

For a detailed threat digest, download the pdf file here Summary HiveForce Labs recently made several significant discoveries in the realm of cybersecurity threats. In the past week alone, a total of eight attacks were executed, six vulnerabilities were uncovered, and two active adversaries were...

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability Catalog September 2023

For a detailed CISAs KEV Catalog, download the pdf file here Summary The Known Exploited Vulnerability KEV catalog, maintained by CISA, is the authoritative source of vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild. To be included in the catalog, a vulnerability must meet three criteria: hav...

APT 33 Uses Password Spray Campaigns to Infiltrate Organizations

Threat Level Actor Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary APT 33 aka Peach Sandstorm is an Iranian nation-state threat actor that was first identified in 2013. This group is notorious for conducting cyber espionage campaigns and has been associated with various...

AdLoad Malware Persists on Mac Systems with New Proxy Payload

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary AdLoad malware persists on Mac systems with a new proxy application payload, converting infected devices into a proxy botnet. This scheme, involving thousands of IP addresses, points to a monetization...

APT28’s Cyber Espionage Campaigns Targeting Ukraine

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The APT28 intrusion group, linked to the Russian GRU and renowned for its cyber espionage and sabotage endeavors, was observed employing various phishing methodologies to target the Ukrainian civic...

Rhadamanthys: A New Evasive Information Stealer

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Rhadamanthys Evasive Infostealer is spread through phishing emails and prevalent Google ads that lead to fake download pages for popular workforce software...

Iran-based Agrius deploys Fantasy wiper to attack IT firms in Israel

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Iran-based Agrius group has targeted Israel and the United Arab Emirates since 2020. In the beginning, the group deployed a wiper called Apostle, disguised as ransomware, which was later modified into...

Chile government’s Windows and Linux servers hit by RedAlert ransomware

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The Chilean Ministry of Interior asserted that RedAlert ransomware aka N13V attack had disrupted the operations and online services of a government agency in the country. In classic double-extortion...

APT40 deployed ScanBox malware to target the Australian government

Threat Level Actor Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary APT 40 is a Chinese cyber espionage group, using phishing campaigns to target Australian government institutions and wind turbine operators in the South China Sea by directing selected individuals to a...

Critical RCE Flaw Found in Fortinet FortiClientLinux

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Critical Rust Flaw Renders Windows Systems Vulnerable

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Critical Flaw In Ivanti Standalone Sentry Leads To Remote Code Execution

Summary: Ivanti Standalone Sentry has been identified as vulnerable to a critical remote code execution flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-41724. Exploiting this vulnerability, a remote attacker could gain unauthorized access to the target system and execute arbitrary commands. Threat Level - Red |...

Misconfigured Servers Targeted with New Golang Malwares

Summary: In a newly observed malware campaign, threat actors are targeting misconfigured and vulnerable servers running Apache Hadoop YARN, Docker, Atlassian Confluence, and Redis services. The campaign aims to deliver a cryptocurrency miner and establish a reverse shell for persistent remote...

WogRAT Backdoor Poses Risk to Windows and Linux Users

Summary: WogRAT, a backdoor malware targeting both Windows and Linux, spreads through aNotepad, an online notepad service. It disguises itself as system tools to trick users into downloading it, mainly targeting users in Asia. Users are cautioned to download software from official sources and...

Iranian Threat Actor Adapts Tactics to Stay One Step Ahead

Summary: Charming Kitten, an Iranian threat actor, has recently been linked to a series of attacks targeting the Middle East. This campaign involves deploying a new backdoor called BASICSTAR through a deceptive webinar portal. Threat Level - Red | Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory,...

Rhysida Ransomware’s Decryptor is Now in Action

Summary: The Rhysida ransomware-as-a-service RaaS group poses a significant global threat, targeting diverse sectors. Recently, an implementation vulnerability in the source code of the Rhysida ransomware has been discovered. By exploiting this vulnerability to reconstruct encryption keys, it...

The Rise of NetSupport RAT Recent Infections and Sector Impact

Summary: Threat actors exploit NetSupport Manager into a Remote Access Trojan RAT, leading to a recent surge in infections across multiple sectors. The evolving attack chain involves deceptive website downloads, JavaScript payloads, and PowerShell commands, emphasizing the need for vigilant...

Redefining the StripedFly Malware Framework

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary An intricate cross-platform malware framework, known as StripedFly, operated discreetly for five years, surreptitiously compromising over a million Windows and Linux systems. It skillfully evaded in-dept...

Attacks, Vulnerabilities and Actors 14 August to 20 August 2023

For a detailed threat digest, download the pdf file here Summary HiveForce Labs has recently made several significant discoveries related to cybersecurity threats. Over the past week, we identified a total of eight executed attacks, one instance of adversary activity, and four zero-day...

State-Sponsored Hackers Target Middle Eastern and African Governments

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Persistent cyber-espionage attacks, targeting governmental entities in the Middle East and Africa, have been unleashed by a group known as CL-STA-0043. This group has employed unprecedented methods to...

Fortifying Financial Services Cybersecurity with Hive Pro

In this video, Anand Choudha, CEO at Hive Pro, and Jeelan Poola, CPO at Hive Pro, introduce the HivePro Uni5 Threat Exposure Management Platform. HivePro Uni...

New LOBSHOT Malware Being Distributed Through Google Ads

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary LOBSHOT is a new malware that is being distributed through Google Ads. It is a remote access trojan that can allow threat actors to take control of an infected Windows devices hidden desktop, execute...

New KamiKakaBot Malware Targeting Government Entities in ASEAN Countries

Threat Level Attack Report Follow Hive Pro for a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here from HiveForce Labs. Summary The new KamiKakaBot malware has been discovered targeting government entities in ASEAN countries, with the Dark Pink APT group believed to be behind the campaign...

Icarus a Versatile Infostealer with Rootkit and hVNC Capabilities

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The Icarus Stealer malware is equipped with a Hidden Virtual network computing hVNC feature, which enables the attacker to generate a concealed desktop and traverse the compromised system without any...

Lazarus neutralizes antivirus software using BYOVD technique

Threat Level Actor Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The Lazarus group exploits known vulnerabilities within Dream Securitys MagicLine4NX and INITECH INISAFE CrossWEB EX V3 by utilizing Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver BYOVD technique to neutralize an...

Multiple Iranian actors have launched attacks against the Albanian government

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Threat actors acting on behalf of the Iranian government launched a devastating attack that knocked the Albanian governments websites and public services down. Each stage of the attack was carried out by...

You’re never going to be able to fix every security vulnerability, but knowing where to start helps

Milpitas, California, August 29, 2022 -- IT security operations, risk management and infrastructure teams face a daily challenge: do more with less. And in the face of increasing threats from cybercriminals and exponentially expanding attack vectors, teams are going to have to turn to intelligent...

BlackCat Ransomware group attacks on the rise

THREAT LEVEL: Red. For a detailed advisory, download the pdf file here The Blackcat Ransomware gang also known as ALPHV has targeted around 25 organizations belonging to multiple sectors globally since November 2021. The group has claimed responsibility for the recent cyber attack on Swissport...

Iranian APT is targeting Middle Eastern Aerospace and Telecommunications companies

THREAT LEVEL: Amber. For a detailed advisory, download the pdf file here. ShellClient is a powerful new Remote Access Trojan RAT that was used in highly targeted attacks on a select few Aerospace and Telecommunications firms, primarily in the Middle East, with other victims in the United States,...

Cloud Attack Surface Management Mapping 101

Before an attacker launches an assault, they do their homework. Their first step is to meticulously map your digital footprint, searching for the path of least resistance—an exposed database, an unpatched server, or a forgotten subdomain. The reality is that your attack surface is already being...

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability Catalog June 2024

Summary The Known Exploited Vulnerability KEV catalog, maintained by CISA, is the authoritative source of vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild. It is recommended that all organizations review and monitor the KEV catalog, prioritize remediation of listed vulnerabilities, and reduce...

D3Fack Loader: New Malware Exploits Google Ads and EV Certificates

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Microsoft’s May 2024 Patch Tuesday Addresses Two Zero-day Vulnerabilities

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TA558’s SteganoAmor Campaign Targets Organizations Worldwide

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Malvertising Campaign Unleashes Nitrogen Malware Via Fake Installers

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Hive Pro Announces Launch of Alliance Partner Program in North America for MSPs and VARs

Herndon, VA – 01 April 2024 – Hive Pro, a pioneer vendor in Threat Exposure Management, announced the formal launch of its North America Alliance Partner Program for Managed Service Providers MSP and Value-Added Resellers VARs. This initiative aims to empower Managed Service Providers MSPs and...

Earth Preta’s DOPLUGS Leaves its Mark in Asia

Summary: The Chinese threat actor, Earth Preta, strategically targeted numerous Asian countries by employing a customized version of the PlugX backdoor known as DOPLUGS. This sophisticated threat was allegedly revealed during the SMUGX campaign in July 2023. Threat Level - Red | Attack Report For...

TA402’s Covert Operation Takes Aim at the Middle East

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary TA402 aka Extreme Jackal launched sophisticated phishing campaigns targeting government entities in the Middle East. The objective was to deploy a newly developed initial access downloader called IronWin...