BlackCat’s Resurgence Despite Law Enforcement Disruptions

Summary: Blackcat, a sophisticated Ransomware-as-a-Service operation, infiltrates networks using advanced social engineering and remote access tools, offering triple extortion tactics and cyber remediation advice for ransom payment, and resurged after a December 2023 disruption, causing widesprea...

Hive Pro Partners with Tech Titan to Fortify Cybersecurity Landscape in Southeast Asia

HERNDON, VA., Sept. 26, 2023 - Hive Pro®, a pioneer vendor in Threat Exposure Management, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Tech Titan Group, a leading IT Solutions Provider renowned for its innovation-driven approach and dedication to addressing evolving customer needs across...

Google Chrome Emergency Update Fixes Zero-Day Exploit in the Wild

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A potential vulnerability in Google Chrome versions before 112.0.5615.121, identified as CVE-2023-2033, involves Type confusion in V8, which could allow a remote attacker to potentially exploit he...

Privilege escalation vulnerability in Citrix Workspace for Linux

THREAT LEVEL: Amber. For a detailed advisory, download the pdf file here. A local privilege escalation vulnerability could allow a local user to gain root privileges on the computer running Citrix Workspace app for Linux. This vulnerability CVE-2022-21825 affects the Citrix Workspace app for Linu...

LunarWeb and LunarMail: The Secret Weapons of the Turla APT

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Attacks, Vulnerabilities and Actors 18 to 24 March 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 fifteen attacks were executed, eight vulnerabilities were uncovered, and five active adversaries...

BlackCat Incorporates ‘Munchkin’ into Its Arsenal

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The BlackCat ransomware group has introduced a new tool called Munchkin in its operations. This tool employs virtual machines VMs to stealthily deploy encryptors on network devices. Munchkin allows the...

Grayling APT Emerges as a Silent Threat Targeting Taiwan

Threat Level Actor Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The Grayling APT group orchestrated a meticulously planned targeting campaign with a primary emphasis on espionage. Grayling set its sights on a government entity in the Asia-Pacific region, along with...

Google Chrome Vulnerability Exposes Data of 2.5 Billion Users

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A vulnerability in Google Chrome could affect over 2.5 billion users. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability for the theft of sensitive files, such as crypto wallets and cloud provider...

Actively Exploited Zero-Day Bug in Chrome

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary CVE-2022-4135 is a high-severity heap buffer overflow issue that affects the GPU component. The fault is caused by a boundary error in the GPU while processing untrusted HTML input. An attacker wh...

Indian Government targeted by APT-36

Threat Level Actor Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary APT 36, also known as Transparent Tribe, is an information theft and espionage gang that was last active in mid-July 2022. Recently, invasive advertising and the data exfiltration tool LimePad were used t...

APT10 distributes LODEINFO malware to deploy infection chains

Threat Level Actor Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The APT 10 cyber espionage gang has been spotted adopting a new stealthy infection chain to deploy the LODEINFO backdoor shellcode to exfiltrate sensitive information to Command and Control C2...

Google Chrome Fixes Zero-Day CVE-2024-4671 Exploited in the Wild

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Apple Rolls Out Critical Updates to Address Zero-Day Flaws

Summary: Apple has addressed two zero-day vulnerabilities in iOS, namely CVE-2024-23225 and CVE-2024-23296. These vulnerabilities were exploited in attacks targeting Mobile devices, providing attackers with arbitrary kernel read and write privileges, enabling them to bypass kernel memory...

NS-STEALER Utilizes Discord Bots for Covert Exfiltration of Sensitive Data

Summary: A recently discovered Java-based information stealer, named NS-STEALER, employs a Discord bot channel as an EventListener to exfiltrate sensitive data from compromised hosts. This malware is distributed through ZIP archives that disguise themselves as cracked software. Threat Level - Amb...

Apple Fixes First Actively Exploited Zero-day of 2024

Summary: The CVE-2024-23222 vulnerability in Apples WebKit is actively being exploited, as the processing of maliciously crafted web content may result in arbitrary code execution, posing a severe threat to the security and control of affected tvOS, iPhones, iPads, and macOS. Immediate updating i...

Attacks, Vulnerabilities and Actors 1 January to 7 January 2024

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 twelve executed attacks, two instances of adversary activity, and three exploited...

Millenium RAT the $30 Access Ticket to Data Theft

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The Millenium RAT, a Win32 executable built on .NET, specifically version 2.4, is available on GitHub for a one-time fee of $30, granting lifetime access. Notably, this RAT is actively developed and has...

China’s Cyber Espionage Targets Semiconductor Giants in East Asia

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary In recent cyber espionage activities, threat actors affiliated with the Peoples Republic of China PRC have targeted semiconductor companies operating in Mandarin/Chinese-speaking regions of East Asia...

Hive Pro Recognized in 2023 Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Security Operations & Market Guide™ for Vulnerability Assessment

HERNDON, Va., Sept. 7, 2023 - Hive Pro®, a pioneer vendor of Threat Exposure Management is now featured in two prominent Gartner publications that spotlight industry leaders and innovators: The Market Guide™ for Vulnerability Assessment 2023 and The Hype Cycle for Security Operations 2023. As cyb...

Bad Magic APT employs new CommonMagic Framework and PowerMagic Backdoor

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary New Bad magic APT was discovered using a new backdoor called PowerMagic and a malicious framework called CommonMagic to target organizations in the administrative, agriculture, and transportation sectors...

QNAP addresses a vulnerability in NAS devices

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary QNAP has released updates to address a security flaw in its network-attached storage NAS devices that allows arbitrary code injection. This vulnerability enables a remote attacker to run any SQL...

LV Ransomware Exploited ProxyShell to target Jordan

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary LV ransomware as a service has been active since late 2020 The most recent infiltration entailed the compromise of the corporate environment of a Jordan based entity, leveraging the double extortion...

FritzFrog Expanding Its Lethal Reach with Frog4Shell

Summary: The recent activities surrounding the FritzFrog Golang-based botnet reveal in its iterations, the employment of an exploit called Frog4Shell, capitalizing on the Log4Shell vulnerability. Threat Level - Red | Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here To...

Unpatched Zero-Day Vulnerability Actively Exploited in Cisco IOS XE

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The critical, unpatched security vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-20198 affects Cisco IOS XE software. Cisco IOS XE is a network operating system used in Cisco network devices. The identified...

A Critical Vulnerability uncovered in VMware Aria Operations for Networks

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Two vulnerabilities have been discovered in VMware Aria Operations for Networks formerly vRealize Network Insight. The first vulnerability, CVE-2023-34039, is an authentication bypass that allows...

LummaC Stealer Enlists Amadey Bot to Unleash SectopRAT

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A fresh approach to spreading SectopRAT has surfaced. This method involves distributing the SectopRAT payload by utilizing the Amadey bot, which is sourced from the LummaC stealer. To receive real-time...

Blackfly Chinese APT targets Asian conglomerate in materials sector

Threat Level Actor Report Follow Hive Pro for a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here from HiveForce Labs. Summary The Blackfly espionage group, also known as APT41, Winnti Group, or Bronze Atlas, has been targeting multiple subsidiaries of an Asian conglomerate operating in the...

Dangerous Savanna campaign attacked African financial institutions

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary For the past two years, a malicious campaign known as DangerousSavanna has been targeting various financial service firms in Africa. The attackers use spear-phishing to infiltrate financial institution...

Iranian threat actor targets the Albanian government using ROADSWEEP ransomware

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A cyberattack that took place in mid-July momentarily disrupted various Albanian government services and websites and was most likely the work of Iranian hackers. The attack used a new ransomware family called...

Goldoon Botnet Exploits Longstanding D-Link Vulnerability

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Critical Vulnerabilities in ScreenConnect Under Active Exploitation

Summary: Critical vulnerabilities in ScreenConnect CVE-2024-1709 allow attackers unauthorized access without credentials, while CVE-2024-1708 enables remote code execution. Hackers can gain direct access to confidential information or critical systems. Immediate patching is essential to mitigate...

RansomHouse’s MrAgent Reshaping Automation in Cyber Attacks

Summary: The RansomHouse group, operating as a Ransomware-as-a-Service RaaS entity, has recently introduced a sophisticated tool named MrAgent aimed at automating the deployment of its data encrypter across multiple hypervisors. Threat Level - Amber | Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory,...

Lazarus Unleash SIGNBT Malware in Latest Campaign

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The Lazarus Group has been identified as the mastermind behind a recent cyber campaign. They persistently targeted a software vendor, successfully compromising the vendors systems by exploiting software...

ZenRAT Targeting Windows Users Through Fake Bitwarden Installs

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary ZenRAT is a new malware distributed through fake Bitwarden password manager installers, primarily targeting Windows users. It operates as a modular remote access trojan RAT with information-stealing...

Hive Pro Announces Relocation and Expansion of Headquarters to Support Growing Cybersecurity Demand

New Headquarters to Catalyze Innovation and Strengthen Commitment to Customer Success July 19, 2023 - HERNDON, VA: Hive Pro, a pioneer in the Threat Exposure Management market is thrilled to announce its upcoming corporate relocation to a new state-of-the-art headquarters in Herndon, Virginia. Th...

LokiBot Data Exfiltrating Trojan Targets Windows Systems

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary LokiBot, an infamous data-exfiltrating Trojan, has maintained a prominent presence since 2015. This pernicious malware predominantly sets its sights on Windows systems, diligently striving to acquire...

Donot APT Group Targets Government and Military Orgs in South Asia

Threat Level Actor Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The Donot group, also known as APT-Q-38, is a state-sponsored threat actor believed to operate out of a South Asian country. They primarily engage in network espionage activities targeting government...

Iranian OilRig Group Strikes with AutoHotkey Keylogger and Malicious Macro

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary In a recent intrusion, a threat actor utilized AutoHotkey to launch a keylogger. The Iranian OilRig group is suspected to be the culprit behind this attack. The initial compromise was initiated with a...

Multiple vulnerabilities affect Mozilla Firefox and Firefox ESR

THREAT LEVEL: Green. For a detailed advisory, download the pdf file here Mozilla has issued two security advisories, which addresses 13 security issues in Firefox and Firefox ESR. Four of the thirteen have been rated as high, and some of these vulnerabilities, if successfully exploited, might all...

SideWinder’s Nim Backdoor Spells Trouble for South Asian Nations

Summary: SideWinder, also known as Razor Tiger, commenced its offensive operations in 2012 and has recently shifted its focus to targeting Bhutan. It employs deceptive content, ultimately executing the Nim Backdoor. The decoy content utilized in the sample is directly sourced from announcements...

Unveiling Lu0Bot Malware A Node.js-Based Threat

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Lu0Bot Malware, a Node.js-based threat, surfaced in February 2021 as a secondary payload in GCleaner attacks. This malware acts as a bot, responding to C2 server commands and transmitting encrypted syste...

Attacks, Vulnerabilities and Actors 25 September to 1 October 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, three instances of adversary activity, and four zero-day...

STRRAT a Java-Powered Versatile Remote Access Trojan

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary STRRAT, a Java-based RAT, excels in utilizing a wide array of capabilities. Its latest version, STRRAT 1.6, is notable for employing diverse infection paths and conducting startup host queries to...

BianLian ransomware ramps up data-leak extortion and improves operational security

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary BianLian ransomware group is ramping up data-leak extortion to extract payments, using similar tactics & a custom backdoor, and bringing 30 new C2 servers online monthly. To receive real-time threat...

The Menace of TrickGate Packer-as-a-Service Spreading Malware Globally

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary TrickGate has bundled several of the most well-known top-distribution malware families, including Trickbot, Maze, Emotet, REvil, CoinMiner, Cobalt Strike, Formbook, Remcos, AgentTesla, and many others...

Cisco Small Business Routers Vulnerable to Authentication Bypass and Remote Code Execution

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Multiple vulnerabilities were found in the web-based management interface of Cisco Small Business Routers. The authentication bypass vulnerability CVE-2023-20025 allows an unauthenticated attacker...

Google releases Chrome 109 with a range of bug fixes

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Google Chrome 109 is being promoted to the stable channel for Windows, Mac, and Linux. It contains a number of bug fixes and improvements, including use after free in Overview Mode, a heap buffer...

Outlining a new SiestaGraph backdoor

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The Foreign Affairs Office of an Association of Southeast Asian Nations ASEAN member is targeted by multiple threat actors who are coordinating active campaigns via a vulnerable Microsoft Exchange server...

Linux flaws could be chained together to achieve root access

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Two vulnerabilities CVE-2022-41974 and CVE-2022-41973 can either be exploited individually or in combination to lead to local privilege escalation, the first potentially causing a symlink attack a...