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...

Attacks, Vulnerabilities and Actors 17 July to 23 July 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 eleven attacks executed, nine vulnerabilities, and three different adversaries...

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...

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...

OilRig is back with another Phishing Email attack, delivering the Saitama Backdoor

THREAT LEVEL: Amber. For a detailed advisory, download the pdf file here An Iranian cyber espionage gang known as OilRig has began delivering malicious email to a Jordanian government employee at the foreign ministry. The email includes a malicious Excel sheet that installs the Saitama backdoor...

AntiVirus Evasion Techniques

Introduction Antivirus software looks for, detects, and eliminates viruses as well as other harmful software such as worms, trojans, adware, and others. Such programs are intended to be used as a preventative measure in cyber security, preventing threats from entering your computer and causing...

Top Cybersecurity Frameworks Compared

Top Cybersecurity Frameworks Compared: NIST, CIS, and MITRE ATT&CK Security leaders do not need another framework for the sake of paperwork. They need a practical way to decide which cybersecurity frameworks help the business govern risk, harden defenses, and validate whether controls can withsta...

New Face of ValleyRAT: Enhanced Commands and Infiltration Tactics

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ShrinkLocker: Ransomware Exploits BitLocker for Drive Encryption

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Cybercriminals Forge Alliances via Compromised Routers

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Agenda Ransomware Targets VMWare vCenter & ESXi Servers Globally

Summary: Agenda ransomware, also known as Qilin, active since 2022, targets global victims across industries. Their latest tactic leverages a custom script to infect VMWare environments, potentially crippling virtual machines and causing data loss. Organizations should be aware of this threat and...

Unveiling BunnyLoader 3.0 Enhanced Malware Capabilities

Summary: BunnyLoader 3.0, which has been active since September 2023, is a malicious malware variant known for its enhanced data theft and advanced keylogging capabilities. This modular malware provides attackers with flexibility and presents challenges in terms of detection. Despite its global...

TimbreStealer Focuses On Mexico With Social Engineering

Summary: Since at least November 2023, there has been a persistent phishing spam campaign targeting potential victims in Mexico. The campaign entices users to download TimbreStealer, a new information stealer that has been disguised. This campaign use financial-themed phishing emails to lure...

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...

LockBit’s Resurgence After Operation Cronos

Summary: LockBit ransomware, previously known as "ABCD," remains a significant threat despite the recent takedown of its operations by global law enforcement. It reemerged within 4 days and its Affiliates were found exploiting vulnerabilities in ScreenConnect to install LockBit ransomware and...

AllaKore RAT’s Grip Tightens on Mexican Financial Institutions

Summary: A threat actor has been targeting Mexican banks and cryptocurrency trading since at least 2021. Using custom installers, the actor distributes a modified version of the AllaKore RAT, an open-source remote access tool. The campaign cleverly mimics the Mexican Social Security Institute IMS...

Mirai Botnet’s Offspring InfectedSlurs Exploits Dual Zero-Days

Summary: A new Mirai-based malware botnet, InfectedSlurs, is actively conducting a sophisticated campaign by exploiting two zero-day remote code execution RCE vulnerabilities in routers and video recorder NVR devices. These vulnerabilities, currently being exploited in the wild, facilitate the...

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...

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...

Farnetwork the Mastermind of Five Ransomware Strains

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Farnetwork, a highly skilled threat actor fluent in Russian, has played a key role in five distinct ransomware-as-a-service RaaS programs, assuming diverse roles such as orchestrator and contributor to...

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability Catalog October 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. It is recommended that all organizations review and monitor the KEV catalog,...

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...

Hive Pro Celebrates Remarkable Milestones in Securicom MSSP Partnership

HERNDON, VA., Sept. 13, 2023 - Hive Pro®, a pioneer vendor in Threat Exposure Management, is thrilled to announce significant achievements in its collaboration with Securicom, a customer-centric Global Managed IT Security Services Provider MSSP. This partnership marks a crucial step forward in...

Nation-State Actors Infiltrate U.S. by Exploiting Zoho and Fortinet Flaws

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Multiple nation-state entities infiltrated a prominent U.S. aeronautics organization by capitalizing on vulnerabilities within Fortinet FortiOS SSL-VPN and Zoho ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus,...

JanelaRAT Strikes at Latin American Financial Sector

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary JanelaRAT, a financial malware, is directed toward users in Latin America LATAM with the ability to seize sensitive data. This malicious software primarily focuses on gathering financial and cryptocurren...

The Emergence of 1877 Team and Rising Hacktivist Threat

Threat Level Actor Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The 1877 Team is a hacktivist collective founded by a small group of Iraqi Kurds in July 2021. The 1877 Team has claimed responsibility for a range of cyber attacks on national governments, universities,...

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...

Mispadu Targets Latin America with MalSpamming

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Mispadu has been linked to various spam campaigns, and it is capable of stealing both monetary and credential information while acting as a backdoor through keystroke and screenshot capture. To receive...

Cyberattack on Medical and Energy Sector by Lazarus Group

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A cyber-attack conducted by North Korean state-sponsored Lazarus Group targeted public and private sector research organizations, the medical research and energy sector as well as their supply chain for...

Malware Distribution via Google PPC by IcedID Botnet Distributors

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The IcedID botnet has been using Google pay-per-click ads to distribute itself through malvertising attacks since December 2022. Malvertising involves the use of malicious ads that are displayed in searc...

Aurora Botnet evolves into a Stealer

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Aurora was first discovered in Russian-speaking underground forums and was capable of stealing, downloading, and gaining remote access. A threat actor by the name of Cheshire is selling this...

KmsdBot Cryptominer Targets the Gaming Industry

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary KmsdBot is Golang-based malware that leverages the Secure Shell SSH cryptographic protocol to obtain access to targeted systems to mine cryptocurrencies and carry out distributed denial-of-service DDoS...

APT28 exploits Follina to deploy CredoMap

Threat Level Actor Report For a detailed advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Google Chrome addresses nine vulnerabilities in its latest stable channel update for Windows, Mac, and Linux...

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...

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...

MoonBounce: New malware deployed by APT41 in UEFI firmware

THREAT LEVEL: Red. For a detailed advisory, download the pdf file here. MoonBounce is a new type of malware that hides in the most complex part of an Operating System OS, the Basic Input Output System BIOS chip, and thus persists even after reinstalling your OS or formatting your hard drive...

NIST Cybersecurity Framework and CTEM Alignment

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework gives security leaders a common language for managing cyber risk, but it does not tell teams which exposed asset to fix first on Monday morning. Continuous Threat Exposure Management fills that execution gap. When the NIST cybersecurity framework and CTEM are...

CTEM Platform: Operationalize All 5 Gartner CTEM Stages With Uni5 Xposure

Your security team runs scans, generates reports, and hands them to IT. Three weeks later, maybe some patches get applied. Meanwhile, attackers exploit the exposures you missed. Uni5 Xposure is the only CTEM platform that unifies all 5 Gartner CTEM stages, from scoping through mobilization, in a...

7 Best Vulnerability Management Tools Compared

Let's be direct: if your team is drowning in a sea of CVEs and struggling to decide what to patch first, you're not alone. The sheer volume of vulnerabilities can feel overwhelming, leaving even the most skilled security teams stuck in a reactive cycle of chasing alerts. This is where modern...

Attacks, Vulnerabilities and Actors 17 to 23 June 2024

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 ten attacks were executed, nine vulnerabilities were uncovered, and three active adversaries were...

CLOUD#REVERSER: From Cloud Storage to Command and Control

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Critical ‘Linguistic Lumberjack’ Flaw in Fluent Bit Hits Major Cloud Providers

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The RokRAT Epidemic in South Korea

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Ivanti Addresses Flaws Leading to DoS Attacks and Code Execution

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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 ...

Kimsuky Group’s Intriguing Exploits with AppleSeed Malware

Summary: The Kimsuky group has been actively utilizing weaponized LNK files to deploy the AppleSeed malware. While the group typically relies on spear-phishing attacks for initial access, their recent campaigns have prominently featured the use of shortcut-type malware in LNK file format. AppleSe...

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...