Security Affairs

JULY 14, 2024

A Dark Gate malware campaign from March-April 2024 demonstrates how attackers exploit legitimate tools and services to distribute malware. Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 researchers shared details about a DarkGate malware campaign from March-April 2024. The malicious payload also employs multiple evasion techniques.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

VIPRE Security Group’s latest report, “Email Security in 2024: An Expert Insight into Email Threats,” delves into the cutting-edge tactics and technologies embraced by cybercriminals this year. Key Findings from the “Email Security in 2024” Report In an exhaustive review, VIPRE processed 7.2

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JULY 22, 2024

Huntress researchers observed the JavaScript downloader malware SocGholish (aka FakeUpdates ) that is being used to deliver remote access trojan AsyncRAT and the legitimate open-source project BOINC (Berkeley Open Infrastructure Network Computing Client). As of July 15, 2024, 8,453 clients were connected to rosettahome[.]cn

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AUGUST 4, 2024

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape.

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

Suspected Russia-linked espionage group UNC5812 targets Ukraine’s military with Windows and Android malware via Telegram. Google TAG and Mandiant observed a Russia-linked group, tracked as UNC5812, targeting Ukraine’s military with Windows and Android malware via the Telegram channel “ Civil Defense.”

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

26 key cyber security stats for 2024 that every user should know, from rising cyber crime rates to the impact of AI technolog y. million unfilled cyber security jobs, showing a big need for skilled professionals. Email Threats: More than 75% of targeted attacks start with an email, delivering 94% of malware.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

SentinelLabs observed North Korea-linked threat actor BlueNoroff targeting businesses in the crypto industry with a new multi-stage malware. SentinelLabs researchers identified a North Korea-linked threat actor targeting crypto businesses with new macOS malware as part of a campaign tracked as “Hidden Risk.”

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JULY 31, 2024

Phishing campaigns target small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Poland to deliver malware families such as Agent Tesla, Formbook, and Remcos RAT. ESET researchers observed multiple phishing campaigns targeting SMBs in Poland in May 2024, distributing various malware families like Agent Tesla , Formbook , and Remcos RAT.

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OCTOBER 20, 2024

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape.

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APRIL 11, 2024

Microsoft addressed two zero-day vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-29988 and CVE-2024-26234) actively exploited by threat actors to deliver malware Microsoft addressed two zero-day vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2024-29988 and CVE-2024-26234, that threat actors are exploiting to deliver malware.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

HP researchers detected a dropper that was generated by generative artificial intelligence services and used to deliver AsyncRAT malware. While investigating a malicious email, HP researchers discovered a malware generated by generative artificial intelligence services and used to deliver the AsyncRAT malware.

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AUGUST 18, 2024

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape.

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JULY 25, 2024

The CVE-2024-21412 flaw in the Microsoft Defender SmartScreen has been exploited to deliver information stealers such as ACR Stealer, Lumma, and Meduza. Fortinet FortiGuard Labs researchers observed a malware campaign exploiting the vulnerability CVE-2024-21412 (CVSS score: 8.1) with booby-trapped files.

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MAY 25, 2024

Threat actors used fake AV websites masquerading as legitimate antivirus products from Avast, Bitdefender, and Malwarebytes to distribute malware. In mid-April 2024, researchers at Trellix Advanced Research Center team spotted multiple fake AV sites used to distribute info-stealers. exe.zip), malwarebytes.pro (MBSetup.rar).

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JULY 2, 2024

Cisco fixed an actively exploited NX-OS zero-day, the flaw was exploited to install previously unknown malware as root on vulnerable switches. Cisco addressed an NX-OS zero-day, tracked as CVE-2024-20399 (CVSS score of 6.0), that the China-linked group Velvet Ant exploited to deploy previously unknown malware as root on vulnerable switches.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 11, 2024

The financially motivated hacking group Magnet Goblin uses various 1-day flaws to deploy custom malware on Windows and Linux systems. The group focuses on internet-facing services, in at least one instance the group exploited the vulnerability CVE-2024-21887 in Ivanti Connect Secure VPN. 6 Run a Linux command immediately.

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APRIL 20, 2023

Researchers at ESET say this job offer from a phony HSBC recruiter on LinkedIn was North Korean malware masquerading as a PDF file. Mandiant found the compromised 3CX software would download malware that sought out new instructions by consulting encrypted icon files hosted on GitHub. Image: Mandiant.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape.

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AUGUST 28, 2024

Iran-linked group APT33 used new Tickler malware in attacks against organizations in the government, defense, satellite, oil and gas sectors. The APT group conducted a cyber espionage campaign between April and July 2024 and used Microsoft’s Azure infrastructure for C2 infrastructure. dll to execute its functions.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Fog and Akira ransomware operators are exploiting SonicWall VPN flaw CVE-2024-40766 to breach enterprise networks. Fog and Akira ransomware operators are exploiting the critical SonicWall VPN vulnerability CVE-2024-40766 (CVSS v3 score: 9.3) to breach corporate networks via SSL VPN access. reads the SonicWall’s advisory.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The Computer Emergency Response Team in Ukraine (CERT-UA) reported that a PurpleFox malware campaign had already infected at least 2,000 computers in the country. Experts defined DirtyMoe as a complex malware that has been designed as a modular system. ” reads the alert published by CERT-UA.

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

Sophos researchers warn that ransomware operators are exploiting the critical vulnerability CVE-2024-40711 in Veeam Backup & Replication to create rogue accounts and deploy malware. Sophos reports ransomware operators are exploiting a critical code execution flaw in Veeam Backup & Replication.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 27, 2024

North Korea-linked threat actors were spotted using new malware called OtterCookie as part of the Contagious Interview campaign that targets software developer community with fake job offers. Since November 2024, threat actors employed the malware OtterCookie, alongside BeaverTail and InvisibleFerret, in the campaign.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Volexity researchers discovered a vulnerability in Fortinet’s Windows VPN client that China-linked threat actor BrazenBamboo abused in their DEEPDATA malware. BrazenBamboo is known to be the author of other malware families, including LIGHTSPY , DEEPDATA, and DEEPPOST. ” reads the advisory.

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AUGUST 19, 2024

Microsoft has addressed a zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-38193 (CVSS score: 7.8), which has been exploited by the North Korea-linked Lazarus APT group. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-38193 (CVSS score: 7.8), is a privilege escalation issue that resides in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver (AFD.sys) for WinSock.

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Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2024

A new malware named Cuttlefish targets enterprise-grade and small office/home office (SOHO) routers to harvest public cloud authentication data. The malware creates a proxy or VPN tunnel on the compromised router to exfiltrate data, and then uses stolen credentials to access targeted resources.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 23, 2024

Cato Security found a new info stealer, called Cthulhu Stealer, that targets Apple macOS and steals a wide range of information. Cado Security researchers have discovered a malware-as-a-service (MaaS) targeting macOS users dubbed Cthulhu Stealer. ” reads the report published by Cado Security.

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JULY 29, 2024

Microsoft warns that ransomware gangs are exploiting the recently patched CVE-2024-37085 flaw in VMware ESXi flaw. Microsoft researchers warned that multiple ransomware gangs are exploiting the recently patched vulnerability CVE-2024-37085 (CVSS score of 6.8) in VMware ESXi flaw. ” warned Microsoft. .

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Researchers uncovered an Android malware, dubbed Vo1d, that has already infected nearly 1.3 Doctor Web researchers uncovered a malware, tracked as Vo1d , that infected nearly 1.3 In August 2024, several users reported that Dr.Web antivirus detected changes in their TV box system files. million Android devices in 197 countries.

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AUGUST 21, 2024

The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) warned of new phishing attacks, carried out by the Vermin group, distributing a malware. The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has warned of a new phishing campaign conducted by the Vermin group that distributed malware.

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MAY 20, 2024

Researchers discovered a sophisticated cybercriminal campaign by Russian-speaking threat actors that used GitHub to distribute malware. The campaign shows how attackers exploit trusted internet services to carry out cyberattacks that steal personal information. According to GitHub, this profile was created on January 16, 2024.”

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AUGUST 16, 2024

Russian cybercriminals are advertising a new macOS malware called Banshee Stealer with a monthly subscription price of $3,000. In August 2024, Russian crooks advertised a macOS malware called BANSHEE Stealer that can target both x86_64 and ARM64 architectures. ” concludes the report. ” concludes the report.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Meanwhile, security experts argue that even in cases where online abusers provide intentionally misleading or false information in WHOIS records, that information is still extremely useful in mapping the extent of their malware, phishing and scamming operations.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Banshee Stealer, a MacOS Malware-as-a-Service, shut down after its source code leaked online. In August 2024, Russian hackers promoted BANSHEE Stealer, a macOS malware targeting x86_64 and ARM64, capable of stealing browser data, crypto wallets, and more. The code is now available on GitHub. concludes the report.

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JUNE 24, 2024

Between Jan and Apr 2024, the global ransomware landscape witnessed significant activity, with 1420 ransomware claims reported worldwide. In the first four months of 2024, the global ransomware landscape witnessed significant activity, with 1420 ransomware claims reported worldwide, including 55 in Italy.

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MARCH 14, 2024

Researchers recently uncovered a DarkGate campaign in mid-January 2024, which exploited Microsoft zero-day vulnerability. Researchers at the Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) recently uncovered a DarkGate campaign in mid-January 2024, which exploited the Windows zero-day flaw CVE-2024-21412 using fake software installers.

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