Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) uncovered a new initial access broker, named Exotic Lily, that is closely affiliated with the Conti ransomware gang. Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) researchers linked a new initial access broker, named Exotic Lily, to the Conti ransomware operation. Initial access brokers play an essential role in the cybercrime ecosystem, they provide access to previously […]
Cybersecurity firm Emsisoft released a free decryptor that allows the victims of the Diavol ransomware to recover their files without paying a ransom. Cybersecurity firm Emsisoft has released a free decryption tool to help Diavol ransomware victims recover their files without paying a ransom. In January, the FBI officially linked the Diavol ransomware operation to the infamous TrickBot […]
Google’s TAG team revealed that China-linked APT groups are targeting Ukraine ’s government for intelligence purposes. Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) researchers uncovered cyberespionage operations conducted by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and other China-linked APT groups and that targeted Ukraine ‘s government to gather info on the ongoing conflict. Below is the tweet […]
Experts spotted a new Unix rootkit, called Caketap, that was used to steal ATM banking data. Mandiant researchers discovered a new Unix rootkit named Caketap, which is used to steal ATM banking data, while investigating the activity of the LightBasin cybercrime group (aka UNC1945). The China-linked hacking group has been active since at least 2016, according […]
TIM Red Team Research (RTR) researchers discovered a new flaw on Ericsson Network Manager, aka Ericsson flagship network product. TIM Red Team Research (RTR) team discovered a new vulnerability affecting Ericsson Network Manager, which is known as Ericsson flagship network product. Ericsson Network Manager and network OSS As mentioned, we’re talking about an Ericsson flagship […]
The recently discovered Cyclops Blink botnet, which is believed to be a replacement for the VPNFilter botnet, is now targeting the ASUS routers. The recently discovered Cyclops Blink botnet is now targeting the ASUS routers, reports Trend Micro researchers. The Cyclops Blink malware has been active since at least June 2019, it targets WatchGuard Firebox and other […]
Microsoft released an open-source tool to secure MikroTik routers and check for indicators of compromise for Trickbot malware infections. Microsoft has released an open-source tool, dubbed RouterOS Scanner, that can be used to secure MikroTik routers and check for indicators of compromise associated with Trickbot malware infections. “This analysis has enabled us to develop a […]
The developer behind the popular “node-ipc” NPM package uploaded a destructive version to protest Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. RIAEvangelist, the developer behind the popular “node-ipc” NPM package, shipped a new version that wipes Russia, Belarus systems to protest Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Node-ipc node module allows local and remote inter-process communication with support for Linux, […]
The collective Anonymous and its affiliated groups continue to target the Russian government and private organizations. The collective Anonymous, and other groups in its ecosystem, continue to target the Russian government and private organizations. Let’s summarize the most interesting attacks observed in the last few days. Yesterday Anonymous announced the hack of the website of […]
SolarWinds warns customers of potential cyberattacks targeting unpatched installs of its Web Help Desk (WHD) product. SolarWinds has published a security advisory to warn customers of the risk of cyberattacks targeting unpatched Web Help Desk (WHD) installs. The WHD is described by SolarWinds as an affordable Help Desk Ticketing and Asset Management Software. SolarWinds declared […]