Pierluigi Paganini
January 16, 2025
Researchers discovered a 13,000-device MikroTik botnet exploiting DNS flaws to spoof 20,000 domains and deliver malware. Infoblox researchers discovered a botnet of 13,000 MikroTik devices that exploits DNS misconfigurations to bypass email protections, spoof approximately 20,000 domains, and deliver malware. In late November, the experts spotted a malspam campaign impersonating DHL which used emails about […]
Pierluigi Paganini
January 16, 2025
A previously unknown threat actor released config files and VPN passwords for Fortinet FortiGate devices on a popular cybercrime forum. A previously unknown threat actor named Belsen Group published configuration files and VPN passwords for over 15,000 Fortinet FortiGate appliances. “2025 will be a fortunate year for the world. At the beginning of the year, […]
Pierluigi Paganini
January 15, 2025
The ransomware group Codefinger is using compromised AWS keys to encrypt S3 bucket data using SSE-C, Halcyon researchers warn. The ransomware group Codefinger has been spotted using compromised AWS keys to encrypt data in S3 buckets. The threat actor used AWS’s Server-Side Encryption with Customer Provided Keys (SSE-C) for encryption, then demanded the payment of […]
Pierluigi Paganini
January 14, 2025
The FBI has removed Chinese PlugX malware from over 4,200 computers in networks across the United States, the U.S. Department of Justice reported. The Justice Department and FBI, along with international partners, announced they deleted PlugX malware from thousands of infected computers worldwide as part of a multi-month law enforcement operation. The malware was operated […]
Pierluigi Paganini
January 14, 2025
Experts warn of a new campaign targeting an alleged zero-day in Fortinet FortiGate firewalls with management interfaces exposed online. Arctic Wolf researchers observed a campaign targeting Fortinet FortiGate firewalls with exposed management interfaces, likely exploiting a zero-day vulnerability. Threat actors gained unauthorized access to network devices, created accounts, and modified configurations. Experts urge organizations to […]
Pierluigi Paganini
January 14, 2025
A critical vulnerability in Aviatrix Controller is actively exploited to deploy backdoors and cryptocurrency miners in the wild. A security researcher Jakub Korepta discovered a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-50603 (CVSS score: 10.0), in the Aviatrix Controller. The flaw impacts Aviatrix Controller pre-7.1.4191 and 7.2.x pre-7.2.4996, it allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via improper command […]
Pierluigi Paganini
January 13, 2025
FunkSec, a new ransomware group that attacked more than 80 victims in December 2024, was developed using AI tools. The FunkSec ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group has been active since late 2024, the gang published over 85 victims in December 2024. The group likely used AI-based systems to quickly develop advanced tools, blending hacktivism and cybercrime. However, […]
Pierluigi Paganini
January 13, 2025
Stealthy credit card skimmer targets WordPress e-commerce sites, injecting malicious JavaScript into CMS database tables to evade detection. Sucuri researchers warn of a stealthy credit card skimmer campaign targeting WordPress e-commerce sites by injecting malicious JavaScript into CMS database tables. The attackers hide the malicious code in the WordPress wp_options table, injecting obfuscated JavaScript into […]
Pierluigi Paganini
January 13, 2025
In December, Microsoft sued a group for creating tools to bypass safety measures in its cloud AI products. Microsoft filed a complaint with the Eastern District Court of Virginia against ten individuals for using stolen credentials and custom software to breach computers running Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI services to generate content for harmful purposes. “Defendants used […]
Pierluigi Paganini
January 12, 2025
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Finding Malware: Unveiling PLAYFULGHOST with Google Security Operations Scam Sniffer 2024: Web3 Phishing Attacks – Wallet Drainers Drain $494 Million EAGERBEE, with updated and novel components, targets the Middle East Gayfemboy: A Botnet Deliver Through a […]
