Malware

Pierluigi Paganini September 15, 2024
Port of Seattle confirmed that Rhysida ransomware gang was behind the August attack

Port of Seattle confirmed on Friday that the Rhysida ransomware group was behind the cyberattack that hit the agency in August. In August, a cyber attack hit the Port of Seattle, which also operates the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, websites and phone systems were impacted. Media reported that the Port of Seattle, which also operates the […]

Pierluigi Paganini September 15, 2024
SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER – ROUND 11

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Mythical Beasts and Where to Find Them: Mapping the Global Spyware Market and its Threats to National Security and Human Rights   Dissecting Lumma Malware: Analyzing the Fake CAPTCHA and Obfuscation Techniques – Part 2   Predator Spyware […]

Pierluigi Paganini September 13, 2024
New Linux malware called Hadooken targets Oracle WebLogic servers

A new Linux malware called Hadooken targets Oracle WebLogic servers, it has been linked to several ransomware families. Aqua Security Nautilus researchers discovered a new Linux malware, called Hadooken, targeting Weblogic servers. The name comes from the attack “surge fist” in the Street Fighter series. Upon execution, the malware drops a Tsunami malware and deploys […]

Pierluigi Paganini September 13, 2024
Vo1d malware infected 1.3 Million Android-based TV Boxes in 197 countries

Researchers uncovered an Android malware, dubbed Vo1d, that has already infected nearly 1.3 million Android devices in 197 countries. Doctor Web researchers uncovered a malware, tracked as Vo1d, that infected nearly 1.3 million Android-based TV boxes belonging to users in 197 countries. The malicious code acts as a backdoor and allows attackers to download and install […]

Pierluigi Paganini September 11, 2024
RansomHub ransomware gang relies on Kaspersky TDSKiller tool to disable EDR

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
Quad7 botnet evolves to more stealthy tactics to evade detection

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
Predator spyware operation is back with a new infrastructure

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
TIDRONE APT targets drone manufacturers in Taiwan

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 malware families delivered exploiting GeoServer GeoTools flaw CVE-2024-36401

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 – ROUND 10

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 […]