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...

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 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...

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...

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...

UNC5537 Targeting Snowflake Users for Data Theft and Extortion

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APT28 Exploits Windows Print Spooler Flaw with GooseEgg

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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,...

ParaSiteSnatcher A Silent Threat to Latin America

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...

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...

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...

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...

Actors, Threats and Vulnerabilities 19 – 25 December 2022

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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,...

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...

What is Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS)? A Guide

If you’re on a vulnerability management team, you’re likely drowning in a sea of CVEs. Your scanners produce massive lists of potential weaknesses, but with limited time and resources, which ones do you fix first? A high CVSS score doesn't always translate to real-world risk. You need context to...

DarkGate Malware: Persistent Threat in Active Distribution

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Novel Smishing Kit Leverages Cloud Platform

Summary: SNS Sender, a malicious Python script that leverages AWS SNS for mass SMS spamming, presents a novel approach to cloud-based attack tools, particularly in the area of smishing. The ARDUINODAS threat actor is linked to the operation that uses this cloud capability to send out a lot of...

Multiple State-Sponsored Groups Exploit WinRAR Vulnerability in Phishing Attacks

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A series of phishing attacks linked to a Russian state-sponsored group, leveraging a WinRAR vulnerability to steal data, including browser credentials via PowerShell commands and exfiltrating it through ...

Deceptive WinRAR PoC Released on GitHub Drops VenomRAT

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A hacker is disseminating a counterfeit proof-of-concept PoC exploit for a WinRAR vulnerability that was recently patched on GitHub, with the intention of infecting those who download it with the VenomRA...

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...

Agent Tesla’s New Variant Spreads Through Crafted Excel Files

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A phishing campaign has surfaced, disseminating a new iteration of the Agent Tesla malware through a meticulously crafted Microsoft Excel document. This document exploits a longstanding memory corruption...

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...

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...

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...

New Azov Ransomware can wipe 666 bytes data at a stretch

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The new Azov Ransomware can wipe 666 bytes of data at a time. The Azov wiper destroys victims data on purpose and infects other applications by dropping a fake pirated software...

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...

UAC-0184 Strikes Ukraine with XWorm RAT

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One Unified API: The Future of Security Data Management with Uni5 Xposure

Picture yourself as a security analyst in the midst of navigating the complex landscape of your organization's cybersecurity. Your daily routine is dominated by the task of managing an overwhelming amount of security data, spread across an array of tools and platforms. Each piece of data, whether...

Stealer Malwares Delivered Through Malicious Ads and Bogus Websites

Summary: Two distinct stealer malware programs, including Atomic Stealer, are being distributed to Apple macOS users through deceptive advertisements and counterfeit websites. These recent attacks have successfully infected victims macOS devices with infostealers. Threat Level - Red | Attack Repo...

UNC5174 Functions as an Initial Access Broker, Exploiting Vulnerabilities

Summary: UNC5174, a threat actor believed to be associated with China, has been identified exploiting various vulnerabilities and deploying custom tools such as SNOWLIGHT, GOHEAVY, and GOREVERSE for post-exploitation activities. These tools enable UNC5174 to carry out sophisticated cyber...

Androxgh0st Malware Uses Stealthy Tactics in Pilfering Credentials

Summary: The Androxgh0st malware is building a botnet, specifically aimed at illicitly obtaining cloud credentials from popular applications such as Amazon Web Services AWS, Microsoft Office 365, SendGrid, and Twilio. This stolen data is then utilized to disseminate additional harmful payloads...

Malware Leveraging Google OAuth for Persistent Account Access

Summary: Information-stealing malware is actively exploiting an undisclosed Google OAuth endpoint called MultiLogin. This technique was initially disclosed by a threat actor named PRISMA on their Telegram channel and has subsequently been integrated into various malware-as-a-service MaaS stealer...

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...

Unveiling New Windows Ransomware Named Trash Panda

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Trash Panda is a ransomware that encrypts files on Windows machines, replaces the desktop wallpaper, and drops a ransom note with political messages. It adds a ‘.monochrome’ extension to the encrypted...

A New Cross-Platform ‘P2PInfect’ Worm Threatening Cloud Environments

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary P2PInfect, a new cross-platform worm written in Rust, targets vulnerable Redis instances in cloud environments via the CVE-2022-0543 vulnerability, potentially posing a significant threat to over 307,000...

FIN7 & Wizard Spider team up to disseminate Domino malware

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary FIN7 threat actors and Wizard Spider collaborate to distribute Domino malware family in recent attacks. To receive real-time threat advisories, please follow HiveForce Labs on LinkedIn...

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...

Royal Ransomware Targets Organizations with Custom Encryption and Double Extortion Tactics

Threat Level Attack Report Follow Hive Pro for a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here from HiveForce Labs. Summary Since September 2022, threat actors have been attacking both US and international organizations using a version of ransomware called Royal. This ransomware is unique...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Spyder Loader malware targets organizations in Hong Kong

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary The Spyder Loader malware was first publicly documented in March 2021. The recent Spyder Loader malware campaign appears to have had the ultimate goal of information theft, and the threat actor behind th...

Zeppelin ransomware target organization in Europe and USA

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed advisory, download the pdf file here Summary Zeppelin, the newest member of the Delphi-based Vega ransomware family, has been quite clever in meticulously tailoring these ransomware operations. Zeppelin, first identified in 2019 as ransomware-as-a-service...

Turla’s Tiny Backdoor Exploits MSBuild to Evade Detection

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Akira Ransomware Nets $42 Million from 250+ Victims

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Earth Hundun’s Deuterbear Sets Sights on High-Value Sectors

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Sysrv Harnessing Google Subdomains to Circulate XMRig

Summary: Sysrv, an advanced botnet, employs a Golang worm to infiltrate devices and distribute XMRig cryptocurrency miners, leveraging network vulnerabilities and undergoing constant evolution through operator refinement. Threat Level - Red | Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download...

FAUST: A Phobos Ransomware Variant Launches Fileless Attack

Summary: FAUST ransomware, a variant of the Phobos family, exhibiting intricate deployment stages, from decoding Base64 data to injecting shellcode. Notably, it employs a fileless attack through an Office document with a VBA script, emphasizing the need for user caution with document files from...