Malevolent EvilExtractor Stealer Attacks Strike Europe and US

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary EvilExtractor is a new type of malware that extracts sensitive data from Windows systems. Its a data theft tool gaining notoriety due to increased attacks in Europe and the US. To receive real-time threa...

New Zaraza Bot Malware Steals Login Credentials from 38 Web Browsers via Telegram

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A new credential-stealing malware named Zaraza bot uses Telegram as its command and control, targeting 38 web browsers and exfiltrating sensitive data for potential identity theft and financial fraud. To...

APT 29 Launches Malevolent Campaign Targeting Governments

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary APT 29 has launched a novel campaign targeting Western countries. This latest operation involves the use of a malevolent dropper called ROOTSAW. To receive real-time threat advisories, please follow...

AgentTesla Trojan Returns with Phishing Campaigns Using GuLoader to Steal Secrets

Threat Level Attack Report Follow Hive Pro for a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here from HiveForce Labs. Summary The AgentTesla Trojan continues to pose a threat as attackers use GuLoader to deliver it in new phishing campaigns targeting various industries and countries...

A new EmojiDeploy attack has been found in an Azure service

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The EmojiDeploy attack chain allows a threat actor to run arbitrary code, steal or delete sensitive data, and compromise a targeted application on Azure by exploiting a remote code execution vulnerabilit...

Actors, Threats and Vulnerabilities 19 – 25 December 2022

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Lazarus distributes Nukesped to VMware Horizon Servers by exploiting Log4J

Threat Level Actor Report For a detailed advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Lazarus, a North Korean threat actor group, is deploying Nukesped aka Manuscrypt malware on unpatched VMware Horizon servers by exploiting the Log4J remote code execution vulnerability...

Actively exploited vulnerability affects Trend Micro Apex Central

THREAT LEVEL: Amber For a detailed advisory, download the pdf file here Trend Micro Apex Central on-premise and as a Service has a zero-day vulnerability. This arbitrary file upload vulnerability if successfully exploited, could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to upload any file, resulti...

Threat Campaign by Molerats uses NimbleMamba Malware to target Middle East

THREAT LEVEL: Red. For a detailed advisory, download the pdf file here An APT group Molerats associated with Gaza has launched a new threat campaign using a malware NimbleMamba aimed at Middle Eastern governments, foreign policy think tanks, and even a state-owned airline. The current attack was...

Earth Krahang APT Campaign Targeting Global Governments

Summary: Earth Krahang, an APT campaign since 2022, targets global government entities, employing spear phishing and server exploitation tactics. Operating independently but with potential links to Chinese threat actors, it utilizes malware like Cobalt Strike and XDealer for espionage, urging...

New Linux Variant of Bifrost RAT Utilizes Deceptive Domain for Evasion

Summary: A new Linux variant of the Bifrost RAT evades detection using a deceptive VMware domain, aiming to compromise systems. This persistent threat spreads through malicious emails and sites, harvesting sensitive data and now includes an ARM version, emphasizing the need for vigilant...

SPIKEDWINE Ploy to Infiltrate EU Diplomatic Circles

Summary: The SPIKEDWINE threat actor has been identified orchestrating a sophisticated cyber operation targeting European Union diplomats with a deceptive wine-tasting event. Its primary goal is to disrupt geopolitical relations between India and Europe through the deployment of a modular backdoo...

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...

Atomic Stealer Sneaks In via Fake Browser Updates

Summary: The macOS information-stealing malware known as Atomic, or AMOS, is currently being delivered to targets through a deceptive web browser update chain known as ClearFake. ClearFake is a recent malware campaign that exploits compromised websites to distribute fake browser updates. Threat...

MuddyWater Returns with a New Spear-Phishing Campaign

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary MuddyWater, the Iranian nation-state actor, has been identified in a new spearphishing campaign targeting two Israeli entities and deploying a legitimate remote administration tool known as N-able Advanc...

Cracking ShellTorch Vulnerabilities Exposing TorchServe to RCE

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A trio of security vulnerabilities, dubbed ShellTorch, in the open-source machine-learning model TorchServe, a tool for serving and scaling PyTorch models, could be chained to achieve remote code...

Deadglyph Malware Emerges as a Game Changer for Stealth Falcon

Threat Level Actor Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The cyber espionage group Stealth Falcon commenced covert operations and employed advanced backdoor malware called "Deadglyph" primarily to infiltrate Middle Eastern government entities. To receive...

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...

Data Center Vulnerabilities a Ticking Time Bomb for Cloud Services

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Several flaws in critical data center infrastructure management systems and power distribution units pose a significant risk to cloud-based services. CyberPowers PowerPanel Enterprise has four...

Hive Pro Achieves ISO/IEC 27001: 2022 Certification

Hive Pro has achieved ISO 27001: 2022 Certification, Demonstrating A Continuous Commitment to Excellence in Information Security August 8th, 2023 - HERNDON, VA: Hive Pro, a pioneer in the Threat Exposure Management market, is thrilled to announce that they have successfully attained ISO 27001:202...

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,...

Storm-0558 Chinese Threat Actor Targets Email Accounts

Threat Level Actor Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Storm-0558, a China-based threat actor with espionage objectives, has been targeting email data from approximately 25 organizations using tactics like credential harvesting, OAuth token, and phishing...

Surge in 8Base Ransomware Group Activity

Threat Level Actor Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary 8Base Ransomware group define themselves as “honest and simple pentesters”, have spiked their activities recently and was observed to be within the top 2 performing ransom groups. To receive real-time...

A New Akira Ransomware Targets Multiple Industries and Demands Millions in Extortion

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Akira ransomware is a new threat targeting corporate networks and has already attacked several companies in various industries, stealing their data and demanding ransom from $200,000 to millions of...

Kadavro Vector Ransomware spread as a fake Tor browser installer

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Kadavro Vector is a NoCry ransomware variant that encrypts files and demands Monero XMR cryptocurrency for decryption. To receive real-time threat advisories, please follow HiveForce Labs on LinkedIn...

Nation-State Actors MERCURY and Partner DEV-1084 Carry Out Destructive Attack

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary MERCURY, a nation-state actor linked to the Iranian government, worked with another actor, DEV-1084, to carry out a destructive attack. To receive real-time threat advisories, please follow HiveForce Lab...

Gozi Malware Spreads through Fake Italian Revenue Agency Email Campaign

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A fake Italian Revenue Agency email campaign tricks victims into downloading a malicious attachment that installs Gozi, a binary that bypasses Italys geofencing and creates a loader process on the victim...

Reaper, North Korean hacking group, targets defectors

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary North Korea-linked hacking group Reaper has recently been observed engaging in surveillance of North Korean defectors. To receive real-time threat advisories, please follow HiveForce Labs on LinkedIn...

Headcrab malware is targeting Redis servers worldwide to mine Monero

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary HeadCrab is a new and severe malware that is infiltrating and residing on servers worldwide. It is a custom-made Redis-based malware that is undetectable by traditional anti-virus solutions and has...

VMware addresses Security Flaws in vRealize Log Insight

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary VMware has patched four security flaws in vRealize Log Insight aka Aria Operations for Logs that could potentially expose users to remote code execution attacks and allow an unauthenticated attack...

DragonSpark Attacks Targeting East Asian Countries Using SparkRAT Malware

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Recently, a group of cyber-attacks against organizations in East Asia has been identified and named "DragonSpark". These attacks are known for using a relatively unknown open-source tool called SparkRAT,...

Security flaws in multiple Adobe products

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Adobe has issued security upgrades to address a number of vulnerabilities in its products. An attacker can use some of these flaws to gain control of a vulnerable system...

Weekly Digest 30 May – 5 June 2022

Published Vulnerabilities Interesting Vulnerabilities Active Threat Groups Targeted Countries Targeted Industries ATT&CK TTPs 412 24 1 45 3 13 For a detailed threat digest, download the pdf file here Summary The first week of June 2022 witnessed the discovery of 412 vulnerabilities out of which 2...

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,...

LLMjacking: An Attack Method for Stealing Cloud Credentials

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Attacks, Vulnerabilities and Actors 22 to 28 April 2024

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Critical Rust Flaw Renders Windows Systems Vulnerable

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LockBit Takedown and Resurgence

What Happened? In a coordinated effort by National Crime Agency, Europol and multiple other internation law enforcement agencies dealt a significant blow to the operations of the LockBit ransomware group. Dubbed Operation Cronos, this multi-agency initiative led to the seizure of LockBit's dark w...

VCURMS and STRRAT Trojans Using AWS and GitHub as Launchpads

Summary: A sophisticated phishing campaign is targeting personnel, enticing them to click on a seemingly innocuous button to authenticate payment details. However, this action initiates the download of a harmful JAR file from Amazon Web Services AWS onto the victims device. This malicious file...

GhostSec and Stormous Join Forces for a Ransomware Blitz

Summary: The GhostSec and Stormous ransomware factions have launched a sophisticated campaign. Introducing the GhostLocker 2.0 ransomware and the STMXGhostLocker ransomware-as-a-service RaaS initiative, these groups employ double extortion tactics, posing a significant threat to businesses...

Kimsuky Exploits Legitimate Certificate to Disseminate TrollAgent

Summary: The Kimsuky group, backed by North Korea, used TrollAgent malware via a fake security program to target a Korean construction associations website, stealing data and enabling remote control between December 2023 and January 2024. Threat Level - Amber | Attack Report For a detailed threat...

New Backdoor Masquerading as a Software Update Agent, Targets macOS

Summary: Apple macOS users are currently being targeted by a newly discovered Rust-based backdoor known as RustDoor. This backdoor masquerades as an update for Microsoft Visual Studio and is designed to target both Intel and Arm architectures. RustDoor is equipped with various commands, enabling ...

NKAbuse: A New Multiplatform Threat Exploiting the Blockchain Protocol

Summary: A novel malware called NKAbuse stands out as a new, Go-based, multi-platform threat. What makes this malware distinctive is its pioneering use of the peer-to-peer network connectivity protocol NKN New Kind of Network technology for data exchange. This utilization of NKN technology makes...

BlueNoroff Unleashes New macOS Malware ObjCShellz

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A new macOS malware variant linked to the financially motivated BlueNoroff APT group, named "ObjCShellz,“ featuring remote shell capabilities and suspicious domain communication. The malware, written in...

Iran-Backed Agrius APT’s Attacks on Israeli Institutions

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary In a series of harmful cyberattacks that occurred from January 2023 to October 2023, the Iranian-backed Advanced Persistent Threat APT group known as Agrius targeted Israels education and technology...

Celebrity Vulnerability Report | Navigating Challenges with HivePro Uni5

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...

ExelaStealer A New Entrant in the InfoStealer Landscape

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary ExelaStealer is a newly discovered InfoStealer malware that emerged in August 2023. Its distinctive feature lies in being an open-source tool, customizable for a fee. Primarily coded in Python,...

Attacks, Vulnerabilities and Actors 18 September to 24 September 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, five instance of adversary activity, and eleven vulnerabilities...

Redfly Targets Critical Infrastructure in Asia with ShadowPad Trojan

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Redfly, an espionage group, targeted Asian critical infrastructure, compromising a national grid for six months using ShadowPad. This underscores a rising trend in such attacks, raising global concerns...

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...