Pierluigi Paganini
September 11, 2024
Researchers observed the RansomHub ransomware group using the TDSSKiller tool to disable endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems. The RansomHub ransomware gang is using the TDSSKiller tool to disable endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems, Malwarebytes ThreatDown Managed Detection and Response (MDR) team observed. TDSSKiller a legitimate tool developed by the cybersecurity firm Kaspersky to […]
Pierluigi Paganini
September 10, 2024
The Quad7 botnet evolves and targets new SOHO devices, including Axentra media servers, Ruckus wireless routers and Zyxel VPN appliances. The Sekoia TDR team identified additional implants associated with the Quad7 botnet operation. The botnet operators are targeting multiple SOHO devices and VPN appliances, including TP-LINK, Zyxel, Asus, D-Link, and Netgear, exploiting both known and […]
Pierluigi Paganini
September 09, 2024
Researchers warn of a fresh cluster of activity associated with the Predator spyware using a new infrastructure, following the U.S. sanctions against the Intellexa Consortium. Recorded Future researchers warn that the Predator spyware has resurfaced with fresh infrastructure after a decline caused by US sanctions against Intellexa Consortium. In March 2024, the Department of the […]
Pierluigi Paganini
September 09, 2024
A previously undocumented threat actor tracked TIDRONE targets organizations in military and satellite industries in Taiwan. Trend Micro spotted an allegedly China-linked threat actor, tracked TIDRONE, targeting drone manufacturers in Taiwan. The group, which was previously undocumented, uses enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and remote desktops to deploy advanced malware, including CXCLNT and CLNTEND. CXCLNT […]
Pierluigi Paganini
September 09, 2024
Multiple threat actors actively exploited the recently disclosed OSGeo GeoServer GeoTools flaw CVE-2024-36401 in malware-based campaigns. Researchers at Fortinet FortiGuard Labs reported that threat actors exploited the recently disclosed OSGeo GeoServer GeoTools flaw (CVE-2024-36401) to deliver various malware families, including cryptocurrency miners, bots, and the SideWalk backdoor. GeoServer is an open-source server that allows users […]
Pierluigi Paganini
September 08, 2024
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. BlackSuit Ransomware Dissecting the Cicada Year-Long Campaign of Malicious npm Packages Targeting Roblox Users Rocinante: The trojan horse that wanted to fly Threat actors using MacroPack to deploy Brute Ratel, Havoc and PhantomCore payloads Earth […]
Pierluigi Paganini
September 06, 2024
The United States and its allies state that Russia-linked threat actors operating under the GRU are behind global critical infrastructure attacks. The FBI, CISA, and NSA linked threat actors from Russia’s GRU Unit 29155 to global cyber operations since at least 2020. These operations include espionage, sabotage, and reputational damage. The United States and its […]
Pierluigi Paganini
September 05, 2024
The Chinese-speaking threat actor Earth Lusca used the new backdoor KTLVdoor in an attack against a trading company in China. Trend Micro Researchers spotted the Chinese-speaking threat actor Earth Lusca using a new multiplatform backdoor called KTLVdoor. The Earth Lusca group has been active since at least the first half of 2023, it primarily targeted […]
Pierluigi Paganini
September 02, 2024
The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) confirmed that student information was compromised in the June Lockbit ransomware attack. The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) confirmed that students’ information was compromised following a ransomware attack that was discovered in June. The TDSB is the largest school board in Canada with 582 schools and about 235,000 students. In […]
Pierluigi Paganini
September 02, 2024
A new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation called Cicada3301 has emerged in the threat landscape and already targeted tens of companies. Cicada3301 is a new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation that appeared in the threat landscape. The group appears to be very active and already listed 23 victims on its extortion portal since mid-June. The following image shows the […]
Malware / September 11, 2024
Security / September 11, 2024
