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...

Goldoon Botnet Exploits Longstanding D-Link Vulnerability

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DreamBus Botnet Exploiting A Critical Vulnerability in Apache RocketMQ

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A critical vulnerability CVE-2023-33246 in Apache RocketMQ servers enables remote code execution, leading to a surge in attacks, including the deployment of the DreamBus malware. Timely system...

VMware Cloud Foundation has a significant RCE flaw

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A Remote Code Execution RCE vulnerability through the XStream open-source library tagged as CVE-2021-39144 in the VMware Cloud Foundation, which is a hybrid cloud platform for hosting enterprise...

Google Chrome browser suffers from another zero-day vulnerability

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary There is a vulnerability in the Chrome browser, identified as CVE-2022-3075, that is actively exploited in the wild...

Attackers Escape Kubernetes Containers using “cr8escape” Vulnerability in CRI-O

THREAT LEVEL: Red. For a detailed advisory, download the pdf file here. A flaw in CRI-O, an open-source Linux implementation of Kubernetes Container Runtime Interface CRI, was discovered that may allow an attacker to gain remote control of servers and potentially poison the container with attack...

Security Tool Consolidation

The average enterprise security team manages 10 to 15 separate security tools. Each one generates its own alerts, requires its own maintenance, and delivers findings in its own format. The result? Fragmented visibility, duplicated costs, and a team that spends more time switching between dashboar...

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...

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...

STORM-1359 DDoS triggered outage of Microsoft Services

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The STORM-1359 group a.k.a Anonymous Sudan recently targeted Microsoft services with a DDoS attack, resulting in the disruption of multiple services. To receive real-time threat advisories, please follow...

Lazarus Strikes with WinorDLL64 Backdoor Discovered in Wslink Malware loader

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A newly discovered backdoor named WinorDLL64 seems to be associated with the malware downloader Wslink. This revelation suggests that Lazarus, the notorious North Korea-aligned group, may have employed...

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...

Berkeley Internet Name Domain (BIND) affected by multiple vulnerabilities

THREAT LEVEL: Amber. For a detailed advisory, download the pdf file here The Internet Systems Consortium ISC has published security upgrades to address several vulnerabilities in the widely used Berkeley Internet Name Domain BIND server software. An attacker could take advantage of some of these...

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...

CTEM Business Case: CISO Guide to ROI

CTEM Business Case: CISO Guide to ROI A strong CTEM business case has to do more than explain why Continuous Threat Exposure Management matters. It has to show how a CTEM program reduces measurable business risk, improves remediation speed, consolidates security spend, and gives the board a clear...

Attacks, Vulnerabilities and Actors 11 to 17 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, HiveForce Labs discovered eight executed attacks, uncovered ten vulnerabilities, and identified two active...

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...

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...

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...

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...

SeroXen RAT Leverages NuGet Packages

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Several malicious packages have been detected in NuGet, a widely used package manager for the .NET Framework. These packages utilized typosquatting methods to masquerade as legitimate ones and were...

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...

HijackLoader a Deceptive Modular Malware Loader

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A new malware loader, HijackLoader, is swiftly gaining prominence within the cybercriminal sphere, being leveraged to disseminate an array of malicious malware strains, including DanaBot, SystemBC, and...

Korean Word Processor Scam Alert Orcus RAT Lurking in Cracked Versions

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Orcus RAT, formerly known as Schnorchel, first appeared in April 2016 and allows for remote control of infected systems. Intruders are attempting to deploy a variant of Orcus RAT along with XMRig...

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...

UAC-0184 Strikes Ukraine with XWorm RAT

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LunarWeb and LunarMail: The Secret Weapons of the Turla APT

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Apple Addresses A Zero-Day Vulnerability Which Is Actively Exploited in Wild

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The zero-day vulnerability CVE-2023-37450 discovered in multiple Apple products is being actively exploited in the wild, specifically when processing web content. This vulnerability can potentially resul...

New Dark Power Nim-based Ransomware Targeted Attacks Globally

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary New Dark Power ransomware gang uses Nim programming language to create malware that encrypts specific services and processes, excludes crucial system files, clears logs, and generates a ransom note in...

Is APT 42 a significant threat in the future?

Threat Level Actor Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary APT42 is an Iranian state-sponsored cyber espionage group. The gang, which has been operating since at least 2015, is distinguished by its highly targeted spear phishing and surveillance operations...

ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus has been abused in the wild due to a zero-day vulnerability

THREAT LEVEL: Red. For a detailed advisory, download the pdf file here. An APT actor is attempting to exploit a zero-day vulnerability in ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus, a self-service password management and single sign-on solution that poses a high risk to critical infrastructure companies,...

Critical vulnerabilities found in WordPress plugin affecting 400,000 sites.

THREAT LEVEL: Amber. For a detailed advisory, download the pdf file here. Around 400,000 sites were affected by several critical vulnerabilitiesCVE-2021-34621, CVE-2021-34622, CVE-2021-34623, CVE-2021-34624 discovered in ProfilePress, a WordPress plugin. The vulnerabilities are easily exploitable...

7 Steps for Securing Generative AI in Enterprises

Think of your AI strategy like building a skyscraper. You wouldn't construct twenty floors and then try to figure out where the foundation should go. Security must be part of the blueprint from the very beginning. Bolting on security measures after an AI model is already in use is a recipe for...

UNC5537 Targeting Snowflake Users for Data Theft and Extortion

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Google Addresses Sixth Zero-Day Flaw Exploited by Attackers Wildly

Summary: Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Google Chrome, including a zero-day vulnerability CVE-2023-6345 actively exploited for remote code execution. Users are advised to update Chrome to version 119.0.6045.199/.200 Windows or 119.0.6045.199 Mac and Linux promptly to safeguard...

Socks5Systemz Proxy Botnet Infects 10,000 Systems

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A sophisticated proxy botnet known as Socks5Systemz has insidiously infiltrated over 10,000 computers by employing the PrivateLoader and Amadey malware loaders. The masterminds behind this botnet offer...

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...

Rancoz Ransomware Employs Advanced Techniques to Encrypt Victims’ Files

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Rancoz ransomware demonstrates the growing danger of tailored ransomware strains, leveraging advanced encryption techniques. To receive real-time threat advisories, please follow HiveForce Labs on Linked...

Snip3 Crypter an Advanced RAT Loader Targeting Multiple Industries

Threat Level Attack Report Follow Hive Pro for a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here from HiveForce Labs. Summary A multi-stage remote access trojan RAT loader called Snip3 crypter was recently discovered deploying RAT families, including QuasarRAT and DcRAT, to target victims...

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...

Threat Actors launch a campaign to exploit vulnerability in Fortinet

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Tailgate campaign is currently being carried out by the threat actors Hafnium and OilRig. The goal of this campaign is to exploit vulnerabilities in Fortinet. Recently discovered vulnerability...

Shell Command Injection Vulnerability found in Apache Spark

Threat Level Vulnerability Report For a detailed advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Apache Spark recently disclosed a weakness, CVE-2022-33891, which would allow threat actors to execute arbitrary shell commands as a Spark...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...