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...

A Comprehensive CTEM Guide for CISOs

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...

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...

Malicious CPU-Z App Distributed Through Ads on Fake Windows News Site

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A threat actor has been using Google Ads as a platform to distribute a tampered version of the CPU-Z tool. CPU-Z is a widely-used utility that provides information about various hardware components in a...

YoroTrooper Covert Cyber Espionage Masters of Kazakhstan

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary YoroTrooper, a stealthy threat actor primarily focused on espionage, first emerged in June 2022. YoroTroopers targets appear to be concentrated within the Commonwealth of Independent States CIS nations,...

Deciphering Mirai’s Next Chapter: the Strategies of the Latest Players

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The realm of cybersecurity witnessed the rise of formidable botnet variants stemming from the notorious Mirai source code. Prominent among them are hailBot, kiraiBot, and catDDoS, showcasing heightened...

Attacks, Vulnerabilities and Actors 28 August to 3 September 2023

For a detailed threat digest, download the pdf file here Summary HiveForce Labs recently made several significant discoveries related to cybersecurity threats. Over the past week, the fact that there were a total of six attacks executed, one vulnerability, and two different adversaries highlights...

New Python-Based Fileless Malware Named ‘PyLoose’ Targeting Cloud Environments

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A new fileless attack called PyLoose targets cloud workloads by loading an XMRig Miner directly into memory using Python code and the memfd technique. This evasive attack highlights the need for advanced...

Flea APT Targets Foreign Ministries with New Backdoor.Graphican

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Flea APT15 targeted foreign ministries with their new backdoor, Backdoor.Graphican, leveraging Microsoft Graph API and OneDrive for C&C communication. To receive real-time threat advisories, please follo...

A New CrossLock Ransomware Threat with Cross-Platform Capabilities and Double Extortion Techniques

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary CrossLock ransomware, implemented in Go programming language, uses double extortion technique to encrypt and exfiltrate data, posing a significant threat to businesses and organizations. To receive...

New DBatLoader Malware Campaign Targets European Countries

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A new malware campaign using DBatLoader to target European businesses through phishing emails. The attackers use obfuscation techniques and various file formats to distribute the malware, including Remco...

Bitter APT Group Targets Chinese Energy Sector with New phishing Campaign

Threat Level Actor Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A new cyber espionage campaign targeting the energy sector in China by the South Asian threat group Bitter APT. The campaign involves the use of social engineering tactics through phishing emails that...

DotRunpeX Novel Injector Delivers Multiple Malware Strains

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary DotRunpeX malware attack vectors have been linked to dozens of campaigns. The DotRunpeX is a second-stage infection used to deploy a variety of malware families, most notably stealers, RATs, loaders, and...

NetSupport RAT employs phishing campaigns that incorporate Pokemon lures

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary NetSupport Manager is a remote control tool that can be used by ordinary or corporate users to remotely control systems, but it is being abused by threat actors as it allows external control over specifi...

What can you do about the critical vulnerability in OpenSSL 3.0

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary OpenSSL has a critical vulnerability that affects all the versions from 3.0 to 3.0.6. Due to the criticality of the vulnerability, OpenSSL has pre-announced the security update for security teams ...

Moisha Ransomware spotted launching highly targeted attacks

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Moisha ransomware based on .Net was first mentioned in mid-August, along with the PTMOISHA team, the threat actor behind it. This ransomware was developed to carry out very targeted attacks, as indicated...

The Shift from Vulnerability Management to Exposure Management

Running short on time but still want to stay in the know? Well, we’ve got you covered! We’ve condensed all the key takeaways into a handy audio summary. Our AI-driven podcasts are fit for on the go. Your vulnerability management program is optimized for the wrong war. You're counting patches whil...

Albabat Ransomware Infiltrates via Counter-Strike Cheat Utility

Summary: Albabat ransomware, made its debut in November 2023, emerging as a financially motivated threat crafted in Rust. This ransomware has targeted both corporate entities and individual consumers across diverse geographical regions. Threat Level - Red | Attack Report For a detailed threat...

Iranian APT Group ‘CyberAv3ngers’ Target U.S. Critical Infrastructure

Summary: CyberAv3ngers, an Iranian APT group affiliated with the IRGC, is known for cyberattacks against critical infrastructure, recently targeting U.S. Water and Wastewater Systems facilities. The group employs defacement tactics, exploiting default credentials in Unitronics PLCs, and expressin...

Scarred Manticore’s Middle Eastern Gambit

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Scarred Manticore, an actor associated with Irans Ministry of Intelligence and Security MOIS, has been conducting a highly sophisticated cyber espionage campaign with a strong focus on the Middle East...

BunnyLoader: The New Malware-as-a-Service Threat

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary BunnyLoader is a Malware-as-a-Service threat, boasting advanced features like anti-sandbox techniques, keylogging, stealing data, cryptocurrency wallets, and remote command execution, posing risks to...

HTTPSnoop and PipeSnoop Malware Target Telecoms in the Middle East

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary HTTPSnoop and PipeSnoop malware targeting Middle East telecom providers, part of the ShroudedSnooper intrusion set, masquerading as legitimate components while executing shellcode via HTTP and IPC pipes,...

Agniane Stealer’s Cryptocurrency Quest

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The Agniane Stealer, coded in C, operates as an information pilferer. It primarily focuses on extracting stored credentials from a wide array of sources, with a specific emphasis on targeting...

Attacks, Vulnerabilities and Actors 31 July to 6 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 one executed attack, one instance of adversary activity, and thirteen vulnerabilities,...

Daggerfly APT Deploys MgBot to Target African Telecoms Organization

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The Daggerfly advanced persistent threat group has been observed using previously unseen plugins from the MgBot malware framework in a recent campaign. To receive real-time threat advisories, please foll...

IceFire Ransomware Strikes Linux-Powered Enterprise Networks

Threat Level Attack Report Follow Hive Pro for a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here from HiveForce Labs. Summary A New Linux variant of IceFire ransomware is disseminated by exploiting the deserialization flaw in IBM Aspera Faspex, targeting networks of media/entertainment firms...

CRYPTBOT Information-Stealing Malware Targeting Your Browser and Crypto-Wallet

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary CRYPTBOT is malware that steals personal information by gathering browser credentials, cookies, cryptocurrency wallets, and system information. It then compresses the collected data into a zip file and...

New Ransomware Variants Created Using Leaked Conti Source Code

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The leaked source code of the Conti ransomware has been used to create new strains of the ransomware. These new strains include Putin Team, ScareCrow, BlueSky, and Meow ransomware are being distributed...

UNC4034 slips in a backdoor with trojanized PuTTY

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary UNC4034, a North Korean threat actor, uses a fake job posting to trick victims into downloading a trojanized version of PuTTY. When the malicious PuTTY binary is executed on the host, a backdoor named...

Lazarus deploys new attack tool, MagicRAT to target organizations worldwide

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Lazarus, a North Korean threat actor, compromises vulnerable VMware Horizon servers and deploys MagicRAT, a new remote access tool developed by the attackers. MagicRAT creates scheduled tasks on...

New vulnerability allows attackers to takeover entire WordPress website

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed advisory, download the pdf file here Summary An unauthenticated attacker can call multiple methods in Ninja Forms class in order to inject objects to eventually perform Remote Code ExecutionRCE...

Russia under Attack from New RURansom Wiper

THREAT LEVEL: Red. For a detailed advisory, download the pdf file here A series of Wiper Malware attacks have been launched in the continuing cyber war between Russia and Ukraine. Researchers have discovered the RURansom wiper malware, which adds to the current collection of harmful malware. The...

Multiple government entities targeted by China-linked Daxin malware

THREAT LEVEL: Red. For a detailed advisory, download the pdf file here A technologically advanced and previously undocumented malware Daxin was used as the advanced persistent threat APT weapon by China-linked actor against government critical infrastructures across the globe. This malware can re...

Iranian state-sponsored APT group MuddyWater targeting organizations via malicious executables

THREAT LEVEL: Red. United States Cyber Command USCYBERCOM has warned of an ongoing cyber attack by Iranian state sponsored actor named as MuddyWater. This APT group is currently targeting Middle Eastern countries and has also targeted European and North American nations. The Iranian-backed...

DORA Compliance Cybersecurity Guide for Finance

DORA Compliance Cybersecurity: A Practical Guide for Financial Services Teams DORA compliance cybersecurity is now a board-level priority for banks, insurers, investment firms, payment providers, and the ICT providers that support them. The Digital Operational Resilience Act shifts the conversati...

Vulnerability Assessment vs Penetration Testing: What Security Leaders Need to Know

Your organization runs quarterly vulnerability scans. You get a report with hundreds, sometimes thousands, of findings. Your team patches what they can and moves on. Six months later, you bring in a penetration testing firm, and they walk right through your defenses using a chain of...

Breaking Down Andariel APT’s Strike on South Korean Entities

...

Grandoreiro Trojan: An Evolving Threat to Global Banking

...

A Zero-Day Vulnerability in CrushFTP Results in Server Compromise

...

Unveiling Earth Freybug’s New TTPs Adoption with UNAPIMON

...

Microsoft’s November 2023 Patch Tuesday Addresses Five Zero-day Vulnerabilities

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary In the November Patch Tuesday release, Microsoft addressed a total of 63 CVEs, including three zero-day vulnerabilities. Within this range of vulnerabilities, the security update covered the typic...

Hackers Utilize MSIX App Packages to Disseminate GHOSTPULSE Malware

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A new cyber attack campaign has emerged, involving the use of fake MSIX Windows app packages masquerading as legitimate applications. These deceptive MSIX packages are employed to distribute a new malwar...

QakBot Resurges Latest Strikes with Ransom Knight and Remcos RAT

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The QakBot malware has been associated with a persistent phishing campaign since the beginning of August 2023, leading to the deployment of both the Ransom Knight ransomware and the Remcos RAT. To receiv...

AtlasCross Exploits Organizations with DangerAds and AtlasAgent Trojans

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A new threat actor by the name of AtlasCross has been identified employing phishing tactics that use Red Cross-themed lures as part of their attack strategy. These phishing campaigns are being used to...

BlackTech: China-Linked Cyber Actors Exploit Router Firmware

Threat Level Actor Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary BlackTech, a Peoples Republic of China PRC-linked cyber actor group, poses a significant threat by modifying router firmware and targeting diverse sectors, highlighting the need for enhanced cybersecurity...

New Variant of RedLine Stealer Uses Batch Script to Evade Detection

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A new variant of RedLine Stealer that is being distributed as a batch script file. This new variant of RedLine Stealer is more sophisticated than previous versions and uses a number of techniques to evad...

New Wave of Akira Ransomware Expands Arsenal with Cisco VPN Flaws

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The Akira ransomware group targets Cisco VPN to breach corporate networks and leverages tools like RustDesk for stealthy access. Avasts decryptor is ineffective against the groups updated ransomware...

TargetCompany Ransomware’s FUD Obfuscation Maneuvers

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The TargetCompany ransomware employs a combination of its proprietary variant and the BatCloak obfuscator engine, acclaimed for its full undetectability FUD capabilities. Accompanying this fusion is the...

Fenix Botnet Preys on Mexico and Chile

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The Fenix Botnet targets tax-paying individuals in Mexico and Chile, aiming to infiltrate specific networks and pilfer valuable data. To receive real-time threat advisories, please follow HiveForce Labs ...