The RokRAT Epidemic in South Korea

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APT28’s Intricate Email Campaign Against Poland

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Summary of Vulnerabilities, Actors & Attacks: April 2024

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Attacks, Vulnerabilities and Actors 22 to 28 April 2024

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Unmasking ArcaneDoor: A Cyber Espionage Surge Against Critical Infrastructure

Discovery of a Digital Breach Even our most sensitive governmental and infrastructural data is not guaranteed safe. A new breach has been uncovered, ominously named "ArcaneDoor." According to HiveForce Labs, this campaign has been meticulously orchestrated with the primary aim of breaching the...

Notepad++ Plugin Compromised to Inject Malicious Code

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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...

Iranian hackers soar into the defense sectors of the Middle East

Summary: Since June 2022, the hacking group UNC1549, potentially connected to Tortoiseshell aka Imperial Kitten and linked with the Iranian IRGC, has implemented distinct backdoors known as MiniBike and MiniBus. Their primary focus lies in targeting defense-related entities in the Middle East...

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...

Attacks, Vulnerabilities and Actors 4 December to 10 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 eleven attacks were executed, eleven vulnerabilities were uncovered, and four active adversaries...

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...

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...

Unveiling Operation Jacana: Targeting the Guyana Government with DinodasRAT

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A cyber espionage campaign named Operation Jacana was identified in February 2023, targeting a government entity in Guyana. This campaign began with a spear-phishing attack and resulted in the deployment...

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...

FIN8 Strikes with Noberus Ransomware via Altered Sardonic Backdoor

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The financially motivated threat actor FIN8 has been detected employing a revised variant of the backdoor known as Sardonic to deliver the Noberus ransomware. To receive real-time threat advisories, plea...

Mystic Stealer Malware Targeting Browsers, Wallets, and Messaging Platforms

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Mystic Stealer is an advanced information stealer malware known for its low detection rate, code manipulation techniques and is stealing sensitive data from browsers, wallets & messaging platforms, posin...

ChamelGang Strikes Again With ChamelDoH Malware XDNS-over-HTTPS

Threat Level Actor Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The Chinese threat group ChamelGang has developed the Linux malware ChamelDoH, which uses DNS-over-HTTPS for encrypted communication with attackers. To receive real-time threat advisories, please follow...

Satacom Malware Campaign Unleashed Crypto-stealing Extension

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A recently discovered malware campaign has been identified, utilizing the Satacom downloader as a conduit to distribute covert malware designed to illicitly extract cryptocurrency using a deceitful...

PowerExchange Backdoor and Web Shells Breach at UAE Government Agency

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A high-severity attack targeted a UAE government agency, utilizing a custom PowerShell backdoor named PowerExchange and web shells on Microsoft Exchange servers. To receive real-time threat advisories,...

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...

Critical PaperCut Security Vulnerabilities Actively Exploited in the Wild

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Attackers are leveraging severe vulnerabilities in PaperCut MF/NG software to install Atera remote management software, posing a significant risk due to proof-of-concept exploits being available...

APT36 targets Indian educational institutions with Crimson RAT

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary APT36 is targeting educational institutions and students in the Indian subcontinent by distributing malicious documents to stage the Crimson RAT. To receive real-time threat advisories, please follow...

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...

Multiple Command Injection Vulnerabilities Found in Cisco EPNM, ISE, and Prime Infrastructure

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary An attacker with authenticated, local access can exploit these vulnerabilities to escape the restricted shell and gain root privileges on the operating system. To receive real-time threat...

New Post-Exploitation Exfiltrator-22 Ransomware Framework Designed to Evade Detection

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A new post-exploitation framework called EXFILTRATOR-22 a.k.a. EX-22 appears to have been created by a group operating in North, East, or South-East Asia. The group is skilled in defense evasion and...

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,...

China-based MirrorFace APT group targeting Japanese Political Entities

Threat Level Actor Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A Chinese-speaking APT group named MirrorFace has started its attacks by spearphishing campaign with LODEINFO backdoor, targeting Japanese political entities since June 29, 2022 and this campaign operatio...

Chinese APT Earth Preta runs spearphishing campaigns

Threat Level Actors Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Earth Preta, an APT gang, staged a large-scale cyber espionage campaign in which the malware was transmitted via spear-phishing emails. The actors use various strategies to avoid detection and analysis,...

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...

Authentication Bypass Vulnerabilities in VMware Workspace ONE Assist

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Several security vulnerabilities exist in VMwares Workspace ONE Assist solution, some of which can be exploited for authentication bypassing to gain admin-level access. A vulnerability in VMware...

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...

Iranian APT’s new data extraction tool Hyperscrape

Threat Level Actor Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Charming Kitten, an Iranian government-backed threat group, has been employing a new data extraction tool, HYPERSCAPE. It has been used to retrieve data from Microsoft Outlook, Yahoo, and Gmail accounts...

Two zero-day vulnerabilities in macOS when chained can take over the entire system

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Two zero-day vulnerabilities have been discovered in Apple macOS. Both could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. These new issues bring the total number of zero-day vulnerabilities discovered in...

Industrial Spy trades stolen data on dark web Marketplace

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Since March 2022, Industrial Spy ransomware, a new menace in the threat environment, has been stealing and selling data on the dark web marketplace and conducting double extortion attacks, combining data theft...

Security updates for Adobe InDesign June 2022

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Adobe has released security updates in Adobe InDesign that addresses critical vulnerabilities at priority 3 as per Adobe. These vulnerabilities could lead to arbitrary code execution on target systems, i...

6 Essential AI Cybersecurity Tools for Your Stack

Is your security team spending more time chasing low-level alerts than hunting for genuine threats? It’s a common problem that leads to burnout and allows critical risks to slip through the cracks. The most significant advantage of AI cybersecurity tools is their ability to restore focus. By...

Beyond CVSS: Critical CVE Vulnerabilities Analysis

Attackers don't care about your CVSS scores. They care about finding a path into your network. That path might not be a single, glaring "critical" vulnerability. Often, it’s a chain of lower-severity weaknesses on overlooked assets that, when combined, give them the keys to the kingdom. This is w...

The Impact of Supply Chain Attacks on the Global Landscape

Background From the Silk Road’s ancient trade routes to today’s global networks, supply chains have shaped empires, fueled revolutions, and driven economies. Now, in an age of digital transformation, they’ve evolved from logistical backbones into dynamic, tech-driven ecosystems. Powered by digita...

ShrinkLocker: Ransomware Exploits BitLocker for Drive Encryption

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QNAP Flaws Enable Remote Code Execution Under Certain Conditions

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Cyber Horizon Annual Threat Report 2023

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StrelaStealer Resurfaces with Upgraded Attack Chain

Summary: A recent wave of phishing attacks has been detected, targeting over 100 organizations across the United States and the European Union. These attacks aim to distribute StrelaStealer, a dynamic information-stealing malware. The attackers employ spam emails containing attachments that...

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...

VietCredCare Operates As Stealer-as-a-Service, Targeting Meta Sessions

Summary: Since August 2022, a previously unidentified information stealer known as VietCredCare has emerged. This stealer is notable for its capability to automatically sort through credentials specifically for the service it targets. The primary objective of threat actors employing VietCredCare ...

UNC4990 Leverage Hosting Platforms in USB Infection Chain

Summary: UNC4990, a financially motivated threat actor, has been observed targeting organizations in Italy by utilizing weaponized USB drives as an initial infection vector. Additionally, they are employing trusted websites such as Vimeo, GitHub, and Ars Technica to host encoded payloads disguise...

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...

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...

Decoding MrAnon Stealer’s Plot through Deceptive Emails

Summary: A phishing email campaign employs misleading booking details to lure victims, aiming to deploy a Python-based information stealer known as MrAnon Stealer. This malicious software is designed to pilfer victims credentials, system details, browser sessions, and cryptocurrency extensions...