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OneDrive Phishing Scam Tricks Users into Running Malicious PowerShell Script
Cybersecurity researchers are warning about a new phishing campaign that targets Microsoft OneDrive users with the aim of executing a malicious PowerShell script. "This campaign heavily relies on social engineering tactics to deceive users into executing a PowerShell script, thereby compromising...
VMware ESXi Flaw Exploited by Ransomware Groups for Admin Access
A recently patched security flaw impacting VMware ESXi hypervisors has been actively exploited by "several" ransomware groups to gain elevated permissions and deploy file-encrypting malware. The attacks involve the exploitation of CVE-2024-37085 CVSS score: 6.8, an Active Directory integration...
Critical Flaw in Acronis Cyber Infrastructure Exploited in the Wild
Cybersecurity company Acronis is warning that a now-patched critical security flaw impacting its Cyber Infrastructure ACI product has been exploited in the wild. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-45249 CVSS score: 9.8, concerns a case of remote code execution that stems from the use of defau...
Proofpoint Email Routing Flaw Exploited to Send Millions of Spoofed Phishing Emails
An unknown threat actor has been linked to a massive scam campaign that exploited an email routing misconfiguration in email security vendor Proofpoint's defenses to send millions of messages spoofing various popular companies like Best Buy, IBM, Nike, and Walt Disney, among others. "These emails...
How Searchable Encryption Changes the Data Security Game
Searchable Encryption has long been a mystery. An oxymoron. An unattainable dream of cybersecurity professionals everywhere. Organizations know they must encrypt their most valuable, sensitive data to prevent data theft and breaches. They also understand that organizational data exists to be used...
'Stargazer Goblin' Creates 3,000 Fake GitHub Accounts for Malware Spread
A threat actor known as Stargazer Goblin has set up a network of inauthentic GitHub accounts to fuel a Distribution-as-a-Service DaaS that propagates a variety of information-stealing malware and netting them $100,000 in illicit profits over the past year. The network, which comprises over 3,000...
Gh0st RAT Trojan Targets Chinese Windows Users via Fake Chrome Site
The remote access trojan known as Gh0st RAT has been observed being delivered by an "evasive dropper" called Gh0stGambit as part of a drive-by download scheme targeting Chinese-speaking Windows users. These infections stem from a fake website "chrome-web.com" serving malicious installer packages...
French Authorities Launch Operation to Remove PlugX Malware from Infected Systems
French judicial authorities, in collaboration with Europol, have launched a so-called "disinfection operation" to rid compromised hosts of a known malware called PlugX. The Paris Prosecutor's Office, Parquet de Paris, said the initiative was launched on July 18 and that it's expected to continue...
Malicious PyPI Package Targets macOS to Steal Google Cloud Credentials
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a malicious package on the Python Package Index PyPI repository that targets Apple macOS systems with the goal of stealing users' Google Cloud credentials from a narrow pool of victims. The package, named "lr-utils-lib," attracted a total of 59 downloads...
This AI-Powered Cybercrime Service Bundles Phishing Kits with Malicious Android Apps
A Spanish-speaking cybercrime group named GXC Team has been observed bundling phishing kits with malicious Android applications, taking malware-as-a-service MaaS offerings to the next level. Singaporean cybersecurity company Group-IB, which has been tracking the e-crime actor since January 2023,...
Offensive AI: The Sine Qua Non of Cybersecurity
"Peace is the virtue of civilization. War is its crime. Yet it is often in the furnace of war that the sharpest tools of peace are forged." - Victor Hugo. In 1971, an unsettling message started appearing on several computers that comprised ARPANET, the precursor to what we now know as the Interne...
U.S. DoJ Indicts North Korean Hacker for Ransomware Attacks on Hospitals
The U.S. Department of Justice DoJ on Thursday unsealed an indictment against a North Korean military intelligence operative for allegedly carrying out ransomware attacks against healthcare facilities in the country and funneling the payments to orchestrate additional intrusions into defense,...
Ongoing Cyberattack Targets Exposed Selenium Grid Services for Crypto Mining
Cybersecurity researchers are sounding the alarm over an ongoing campaign that's leveraging internet-exposed Selenium Grid services for illicit cryptocurrency mining. Cloud security firm Wiz is tracking the activity under the name SeleniumGreed. The campaign, which is targeting older versions of...
CrowdStrike Warns of New Phishing Scam Targeting German Customers
CrowdStrike is alerting about an unfamiliar threat actor attempting to capitalize on the Falcon Sensor update fiasco to distribute dubious installers targeting German customers as part of a highly targeted campaign. The cybersecurity company said it identified what it described as an unattributed...
Critical Flaw in Telerik Report Server Poses Remote Code Execution Risk
Progress Software is urging users to update their Telerik Report Server instances following the discovery of a critical security flaw that could result in remote code execution. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-6327 CVSS score: 9.9, impacts Report Server version 2024 Q2 10.1.24.514 and...
North Korean Hackers Shift from Cyber Espionage to Ransomware Attacks
A North Korea-linked threat actor known for its cyber espionage operations has gradually expanded into financially-motivated attacks that involve the deployment of ransomware, setting it apart from other nation-state hacking groups linked to the country. Google-owned Mandiant is tracking the...
6 Types of Applications Security Testing You Must Know About
Application security testing is a critical component of modern software development, ensuring that applications are robust and resilient against malicious attacks. As cyber threats continue to evolve in complexity and frequency, the need to integrate comprehensive security measures throughout the...
Meta Removes 63,000 Instagram Accounts Linked to Nigerian Sextortion Scams
Meta Platforms on Wednesday said it took steps to remove around 63,000 Instagram accounts in Nigeria that were found to target people with financial sextortion scams. "These included a smaller coordinated network of around 2,500 accounts that we were able to link to a group of around 20...
Webinar: Securing the Modern Workspace: What Enterprises MUST Know about Enterprise Browser Security
The browser is the nerve center of the modern workspace. Ironically, however, the browser is also one of the least protected threat surfaces of the modern enterprise. Traditional security tools provide little protection against browser-based threats, leaving organizations exposed. Modern...
Researchers Reveal ConfusedFunction Vulnerability in Google Cloud Platform
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a privilege escalation vulnerability impacting Google Cloud Platform's Cloud Functions service that an attacker could exploit to access other services and sensitive data in an unauthorized manner. Tenable has given the vulnerability the name...
Critical Docker Engine Flaw Allows Attackers to Bypass Authorization Plugins
Docker is warning of a critical flaw impacting certain versions of Docker Engine that could allow an attacker to sidestep authorization plugins AuthZ under specific circumstances. Tracked as CVE-2024-41110, the bypass and privilege escalation vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 10.0, indicating...
CISA Warns of Exploitable Vulnerabilities in Popular BIND 9 DNS Software
The Internet Systems Consortium ISC has released patches to address multiple security vulnerabilities in the Berkeley Internet Name Domain BIND 9 Domain Name System DNS software suite that could be exploited to trigger a denial-of-service DoS condition. "A cyber threat actor could exploit one of...
New Chrome Feature Scans Password-Protected Files for Malicious Content
Google said it's adding new security warnings when downloading potentially suspicious and malicious files via its Chrome web browser. "We have replaced our previous warning messages with more detailed ones that convey more nuance about the nature of the danger and can help users make more informe...
How a Trust Center Solves Your Security Questionnaire Problem
Security questionnaires aren't just an inconvenience — they're a recurring problem for security and sales teams. They bleed time from organizations, filling the schedules of professionals with monotonous, automatable work. But what if there were a way to reduce or even altogether eliminate securi...
Telegram App Flaw Exploited to Spread Malware Hidden in Videos
A zero-day security flaw in Telegram's mobile app for Android called EvilVideo made it possible for attackers to share malicious files disguised as harmless-looking videos. The exploit appeared for sale for an unknown price in an underground forum on June 6, 2024, ESET said. Following responsible...
How to Reduce SaaS Spend and Risk Without Impacting Productivity
There is one simple driver behind the modern explosion in SaaS adoption: productivity. We have reached an era where purpose-built tools exist for almost every aspect of modern business and it's incredibly easy and tempting for your workforce to adopt these tools without going through the formal I...
Patchwork Hackers Target Bhutan with Advanced Brute Ratel C4 Tool
The threat actor known as Patchwork has been linked to a cyber attack targeting entities with ties to Bhutan to deliver the Brute Ratel C4 framework and an updated version of a backdoor called PGoShell. The development marks the first time the adversary has been observed using the red teaming...
CrowdStrike Explains Friday Incident Crashing Millions of Windows Devices
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike on Wednesday blamed an issue in its validation system for causing millions of Windows devices to crash as part of a widespread outage late last week. "On Friday, July 19, 2024 at 04:09 UTC, as part of regular operations, CrowdStrike released a content configuration...
Microsoft Defender Flaw Exploited to Deliver ACR, Lumma, and Meduza Stealers
A now-patched security flaw in the Microsoft Defender SmartScreen has been exploited as part of a new campaign designed to deliver information stealers such as ACR Stealer, Lumma, and Meduza. Fortinet FortiGuard Labs said it detected the stealer campaign targeting Spain, Thailand, and the U.S...
CISA Adds Twilio Authy and IE Flaws to Exploited Vulnerabilities List
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA has added two security flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities KEV catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerabilities are listed below - CVE-2012-4792 CVSS score: 9.3 - Microsoft Internet Explorer Use-After-Fr...
Chinese Hackers Target Taiwan and US NGO with MgBot Malware
Organizations in Taiwan and a U.S. non-governmental organization NGO based in China have been targeted by a Beijing-affiliated state-sponsored hacking group called Daggerfly using an upgraded set of malware tools. The campaign is a sign that the group "also engages in internal espionage,"...
New ICS Malware 'FrostyGoop' Targeting Critical Infrastructure
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered what they say is the ninth Industrial Control Systems ICS-focused malware that has been used in a disruptive cyber attack targeting an energy company in the Ukrainian city of Lviv earlier this January. Industrial cybersecurity firm Dragos has dubbed the...
How to Securely Onboard New Employees Without Sharing Temporary Passwords
The initial onboarding stage is a crucial step for both employees and employers. However, this process often involves the practice of sharing temporary first-day passwords, which can expose organizations to security risks. Traditionally, IT departments have been cornered into either sharing...
Magento Sites Targeted with Sneaky Credit Card Skimmer via Swap Files
Threat actors have been observed using swap files in compromised websites to conceal a persistent credit card skimmer and harvest payment information. The sneaky technique, observed by Sucuri on a Magento e-commerce site's checkout page, allowed the malware to survive multiple cleanup attempts, t...
Meta Given Deadline to Address E.U. Concerns Over 'Pay or Consent' Model
Meta has been given time till September 1, 2024, to respond to concerns raised by the European Commission over its "pay or consent" advertising model or risk-facing enforcement measures, including sanctions. The European Commission said the Consumer Protection Cooperation CPC Network has notified...
Ukrainian Institutions Targeted Using HATVIBE and CHERRYSPY Malware
The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine CERT-UA has alerted of a spear-phishing campaign that targeted a scientific research institution in the country with malware known as HATVIBE and CHERRYSPY. The agency attributed the attack to a threat actor it tracks under the name UAC-0063, which...
Google Abandons Plan to Phase Out Third-Party Cookies in Chrome
Google on Monday abandoned plans to phase out third-party tracking cookies in its Chrome web browser more than four years after it introduced the option as part of a larger set of a controversial proposal called the Privacy Sandbox. "Instead of deprecating third-party cookies, we would introduce ...
Experts Uncover Chinese Cybercrime Network Behind Gambling and Human Trafficking
--- The relationship between various TDSs and DNS associated with Vigorish Viper and the final landing experience for the user A Chinese organized crime syndicate with links to money laundering and human trafficking across Southeast Asia has been using an advanced "technology suite" that runs the...
PINEAPPLE and FLUXROOT Hacker Groups Abuse Google Cloud for Credential Phishing
A Latin America LATAM-based financially motivated actor codenamed FLUXROOT has been observed leveraging Google Cloud serverless projects to orchestrate credential phishing activity, highlighting the abuse of the cloud computing model for malicious purposes. "Serverless architectures are attractiv...
How to Set up an Automated SMS Analysis Service with AI in Tines
The opportunities to use AI in workflow automation are many and varied, but one of the simplest ways to use AI to save time and enhance your organization's security posture is by building an automated SMS analysis service. Workflow automation platform Tines provides a good example of how to do it...
MSPs & MSSPs: How to Increase Engagement with Your Cybersecurity Clients Through vCISO Reporting
As a vCISO, you are responsible for your client's cybersecurity strategy and risk governance. This incorporates multiple disciplines, from research to execution to reporting. Recently, we published a comprehensive playbook for vCISOs, "Your First 100 Days as a vCISO – 5 Steps to Success", which...
SocGholish Malware Exploits BOINC Project for Covert Cyberattacks
The JavaScript downloader malware known as SocGholish aka FakeUpdates is being used to deliver a remote access trojan called AsyncRAT as well as a legitimate open-source project called BOINC. BOINC, short for Berkeley Open Infrastructure Network Computing Client, is an open-source "volunteer...
New Linux Variant of Play Ransomware Targeting VMware ESXi Systems
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new Linux variant of a ransomware strain known as Play aka Balloonfly and PlayCrypt that's designed to target VMware ESXi environments. "This development suggests that the group could be broadening its attacks across the Linux platform, leading to an...
Cybercriminals Exploit CrowdStrike Update Mishap to Distribute Remcos RAT Malware
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, which is facing the heat for causing worldwide IT disruptions by pushing out a flawed update to Windows devices, is now warning that threat actors are exploiting the situation to distribute Remcos RAT to its customers in Latin America under the guise of providing a...
17-Year-Old Linked to Scattered Spider Cybercrime Syndicate Arrested in U.K.
Law enforcement officials in the U.K. have arrested a 17-year-old boy from Walsall who is suspected to be a member of the notorious Scattered Spider cybercrime syndicate. The arrest was made "in connection with a global cyber online crime group which has been targeting large organizations with...
Faulty CrowdStrike Update Crashes Windows Systems, Impacting Businesses Worldwide
Businesses across the world have been hit by widespread disruptions to their Windows workstations stemming from a faulty update pushed out by cybersecurity company CrowdStrike. "CrowdStrike is actively working with customers impacted by a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts,...
Two Russian Nationals Plead Guilty in LockBit Ransomware Attacks
Two Russian nationals have pleaded guilty in a U.S. court for their participation as affiliates in the LockBit ransomware scheme and helping facilitate ransomware attacks across the world. The defendants include Ruslan Magomedovich Astamirov, 21, of Chechen Republic, and Mikhail Vasiliev, 34, a...
Safeguard Personal and Corporate Identities with Identity Intelligence
Learn about critical threats that can impact your organization and the bad actors behind them from Cybersixgill's threat experts. Each story shines a light on underground activities, the threat actors involved, and why you should care, along with what you can do to mitigate risk. In the current...
Pro-Houthi Group Targets Yemen Aid Organizations with Android Spyware
A suspected pro-Houthi threat group targeted at least three humanitarian organizations in Yemen with Android spyware designed to harvest sensitive information. These attacks, attributed to an activity cluster codenamed OilAlpha, entail a new set of malicious mobile apps that come with their own...
APT41 Infiltrates Networks in Italy, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, and the U.K.
Several organizations operating within global shipping and logistics, media and entertainment, technology, and automotive sectors in Italy, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, and the U.K. have become the target of a "sustained campaign" by the prolific China-based APT41 hacking group. "APT41...