Vulnerabilities & Threats that Matter 19 – 25 September

...

North Korean hacker group targets victims globally with Holy Ghost ransomware

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The H0lyGh0st ransomware group, also tracked as DEV-0530 have been using ransomware payloads to compromise several small to mid-sized organizations across the world...

OpenSSL Vulnerability leads to Remote Code Execution

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The Heap Memory Corruption vulnerability in OpenSSL let attackers perform Remote Code Execution...

Vulnerabilities & Threats that Matter 27 June – 03 July 2022

Published Vulnerabilities Interesting Vulnerabilities Active Threat Groups Targeted Countries Targeted Industries ATT&CK TTPs 436 2 2 55 15 30 For a detailed threat digest, download the pdf file here Summary The last week of June 2022 witnessed the discovery of 436 vulnerabilities out of which 2...

Multiple security vulnerabilities in Adobe After Effects and Illustrator

THREAT LEVEL: Green. For a detailed advisory, download the pdf file here Adobe addressed 5 security flaws in Illustrator and After Effects. According to Adobe, none of the vulnerabilities have been exploited so far. Successful exploitation of any of the five vulnerabilities listed below could all...

Control Web Panel bugs cause remote code execution in Linux servers

...

Why VM Programs Suck

& From the Trenches This is the conversation I have with VM leads every week. It usually starts at minute thirty of a discovery call, after the official agenda is over and the Zoom faces relax. Someone says "can I be honest with you for a second?" — and then I get the list. Same complaints...

API Security Testing and Vulnerability Assessment

APIs now carry more sensitive data than traditional web interfaces. Payment details, health records, authentication tokens, and customer databases all flow through API endpoints that attackers can probe without ever touching a browser. A single misconfigured endpoint can expose millions of record...

6 Best Continuous Threat Monitoring Platforms Reviewed

Security teams are drowning in data but starving for insight. You have logs, network traffic, and endpoint activity pouring in from all directions, but more data doesn't automatically equal better security. Without context, it’s just noise that leads to alert fatigue and missed threats. An...

Rating The Best Vulnerability Management Tools for Security Pros

A home security system doesn't just tell you that a window is unlocked; it tells you which window, whether someone is actively trying to open it, and in which room your most valuable possessions are stored. It gives you the context to act decisively. Similarly, a modern vulnerability management...

Your Guide to Risk-Based Vulnerability Management

Communicating security needs to leadership can be a challenge when you’re just presenting a long list of technical flaws. The conversation shifts when you can talk about risk in clear business terms. Instead of saying "we have 500 critical vulnerabilities," you can say "we have 15 vulnerabilities...

Antivirus Software Outage: Is Your Defense Ready?

Your antivirus software is the trusted gatekeeper of your digital world, silently working in the background to block threats. But what happens when that gatekeeper suddenly walks off the job? A widespread antivirus software outage recently showed us the answer, grinding critical industries to a...

8220 Gang’s Heist: Exploiting Oracle WebLogic for Cryptomining

...

APT29: A Deep Dive into Russia’s Cyber Espionage

...

Boolka: From Scripting to Sophisticated Malware Attacks

...

Deciphering LilacSquid’s Strategies for Long-Term Data Theft

...

TA547 Malware Campaign Hits German Businesses

...

Raspberry Robin Expands Reach via WSF

...

CHAVECLOAK Banking Trojan Sneaks into Brazil’s Financial Hub

Summary: The CHAVECLOAK banking trojan is purposefully crafted to target the banking credentials of individuals in Brazil, highlighting the ongoing focus of cyber criminals on the nations financial sector. Threat Level - Amber | Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file...

Centralizing Your Threat Exposure Visibility In One Place

Modern cybersecurity functions staffed with only a handful of analysts and engineers rely on more than 10+ tools to manage their IT infrastructure and security. Most of these tools, mainly scanners, produce large amounts of data such as logs, alerts, and reports, each contributing to the...

ScarCruft Unleashes Tailored Attacks on Cybersecurity Frontlines

Summary: The ScarCruft APT group is actively targeting attacks on media organizations and individuals in the realm of threat intelligence. ScarCruft employs persistent tactics, using phishing emails to deliver RokRAT, a custom-designed backdoor. Threat Level - Amber | Attack Report For a detailed...

Attacks, Vulnerabilities and Actors 8 January to 14 January 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 seven attacks were executed, two vulnerabilities were uncovered, and three active adversaries wer...

FBot’s Arsenal against the SaaS Giants

Summary: FBot, a Python-based exploit tool, has systematically targeted critical infrastructures, spanning from web servers and cloud services to content management systems CMS and major Software as a Service SaaS platforms. Its primary objective is to infiltrate these services, acquiring...

New Linux Krasue RAT Targeting Telecom Companies in Thailand

Summary: Krasue, a new Linux Remote Access Trojan, targets Thai organizations, primarily in telecommunications, using embedded rootkits and a unique RTSP-based communication tactic. Believed to be connected to XorDdos, it evades detection through various stealth measures, emphasizing the importan...

Star Blizzard Continues to Refine Their Tradecraft for Evasion and Stealth

Summary: The Russia-based threat actor, Star Blizzard, continues to utilize spear-phishing attacks successfully, targeting organizations and individuals across various geographical regions for information-gathering activities. Star Blizzard has improved its detection evasion capabilities since 20...

DanaBot Stealer: Multistage MaaS Malware Resurfaces

Summary: DanaBot is a covert malware designed for the discreet theft of sensitive data for financial gain. Unlike ransomware, its focus is on prolonged persistence rather than immediate disruption. Functioning as a malware-as-a-service MaaS platform, DanaBot is versatile, targeting individuals,...

DroxiDat Targets Southern African Power Utility

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary In a targeted operation, an unidentified actor strategically deployed the advanced DroxiDat proxy-capable backdoor alongside Cobalt Strike beacons. The operation was aimed at a critical power utility...

TA445 Targeting Government and Military Sectors in Ukraine and Poland

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary TA455 conducts ongoing campaigns targeting government entities, military organizations, and civilians in Ukraine and Poland to steal information and establish remote access, using multi-stage infection...

The Unrelenting Nature of TOITOIN Malware

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The TOITOIN malware campaign, targeting businesses in the LATAM region, employs sophisticated techniques and multi-stage infection chains with numerous malware samples disguised as compressed ZIP archive...

Hive Pro Announces Release of Version 3.0.1 of Threat Exposure Management Platform

Introducing Self-Service SaaS for HivePro Uni5 Flagship Product and Enhanced Visualizations for Improved Cybersecurity Insights Milpitas, CA – 6th July 2023—Hive Pro, a pioneer in the Threat Exposure Management market, is thrilled to announce the release of version 3.0.1 of the Hive Pro: Threat...

Vulnerability in WordPress Plugin threatens Website takeover

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary WordPress Ultimate Member Plugin, with over 200K installations helps in streamlining user registration and login processes. It has been found vulnerable to unauthenticated privilege escalation,...

Fortinet Addressed Critical RCE FortiNAC Vulnerability

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Fortinet has released patches for critical and medium vulnerabilities in its FortiNAC network access control solution, addressing issues related to remote code execution and command injection. To...

Tsunami Botnet Preying on Insufficiently Shielded Linux SSH Servers

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary An ongoing hacking campaign has been targeting inadequately secured Linux SSH servers. The objective of this campaign is to deploy the Tsunami DDoS botnet. To receive real-time threat advisories, please...

CACTUS Ransomware Emerges as New Threat Targeting Large Enterprises

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary CACTUS is a new strain of ransomware that targets large commercial entities using a variety of tools and tactics to distribute the ransomware binary and maintain persistence within the environment while...

LockBit Ransomware Targets MacOS

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary LockBit ransomware has been discovered on VirusTotal compiled for Apples macOS arm64 architecture, raising concerns about the ransomware threat on Mac devices. To receive real-time threat advisories,...

UNC4466 Attack Campaign Targets Veritas Backup Exec and Deploys ALPHV Ransomware

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary UNC4466 conducted an attack campaign in late 2022, gaining initial access to an internet-exposed Windows server running Veritas Backup Exec and deploying the ALPHV ransomware, with over 8,500 potentially...

Summary of Vulnerabilities & Threats: March 2023

...

Actors, Threats and Vulnerabilities 20 March to 26 March 2023

For a detailed threat digest, download the pdf file here Summary For a detailed threat digest, download the pdf file here HiveForce Labs recently made several significant discoveries related to cybersecurity threats. Over the past week, they identified a total of 19 attacks that were executed...

Rising Trend of macOS Malware

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary ALC is a scareware, pretending to be ransomware, as it doesnt carry out any file encryption on the victims device. To receive real-time threat advisories, please follow HiveForce Labs on LinkedIn...

ALC: Is It a Scareware or a Ransomware?

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary ALC is a scareware, pretending to be ransomware, as it doesnt carry out any file encryption on the victims device. To receive real-time threat advisories, please follow HiveForce Labs on LinkedIn...

Adobe Addressed a Zero-day Vulnerability in ColdFusion 2021 and 2018

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Adobe has recently released security updates for ColdFusion 2021 and 2018 versions, addressing critical and important vulnerabilities that could potentially result in arbitrary code execution and...

New GoBruteforcer Malware Targeting Web Servers Running Popular Services

Threat Level Attack Report Follow Hive Pro for a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here from HiveForce Labs. Summary The GoBruteforcer malware targets web servers and uses Golang programming language. It employs CIDR block scanning to access servers through brute force and deploy an...

Sharp Panda A Sophisticated Cyber-Espionage Campaign Targeting Governments

Threat Level Actor Report Follow Hive Pro for a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here from HiveForce Labs. Summary The Sharp Panda cyber-espionage campaign, which has been active for a considerable period, focuses on infiltrating government entities in Southeast Asia. This operatio...

Deceptive Discord Campaign Targets Government Entities with PureCrypter Malware

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Government entities in the Asia-Pacific and North American regions have been targeted by a threat actor using the PureCrypter malware downloader. This particular malware has been used to distribute vario...

WIP26 attacks Middle Eastern telecom service providers

Threat Level Actor Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The newly discovered WIP26 threat cluster is an espionage-focused group that has been concentrating on infiltrating Middle Eastern telecom companies. To evade detection, the group heavily relies on public...

Russian Hacker Group Disrupts Relief Efforts for Turkey-Syria Earthquake with DDoS Attacks

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Killnet, a Russian hacker group, disrupted relief efforts for the Turkey-Syria earthquake by carrying out DDoS attacks, taking down the websites of NATO Special Operations Headquarters and Strategic...

NewsPenguin Threat Actor Unleashes Malicious Attacks on Pakistani Firms

Threat Level Actor Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A recently identified adversary, referred to as NewsPenguin, has been associated with a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting Pakistani organizations. The attacker employs a highly intricate payload...

Chrome 110 Tackles a Collection of Security Weaknesses

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Google Chrome version 110 is now being rolled out to the stable channels for Windows, Mac, and Linux users. This update includes bug fixes and improvements, specifically addressing security issues...

Mustang Panda APT targets Europe with customized PlugX malware

Threat Level Actor Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The Mustang Panda APT group has been targeting government and public sector organizations across Asia and Europe since at least 2019. Recently, the group has shifted from using archive files to using...

Tracking the Stealthy Movements of Vidar Info-Stealer Malware

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Vidar is an info-stealer malware that was first spotted in the wild in late 2018. It is considered a distinct fork of the Arkei malware family and has a simple business model where customers pay between...