Tag: malicious
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Cloud Atlas Deploys VBCloud Malware: Over 80% of Targets Found in Russia
The threat actor known as Cloud Atlas has been observed using a previously undocumented malware called VBCloud as part of its cyber attack campaigns targeting “several dozen users” in 2024.”Victims get infected via phishing emails containing a malicious document that exploits a vulnerability in the formula editor (CVE-2018-0802) to download and execute malware code,” Kaspersky…
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Palo Alto Networks fixed a high-severity PAN-OS flaw
Palo Alto Networks addressed a high-severity PAN-OS flaw that could trigger denial-of-service (DoS) on vulnerable devices. Palo Alto Networks addressed a high-severity flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-3393 (CVSS score: 8.7), in PAN-OS software that could cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to reboot the firewall by sending a malicious packet…
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FICORA and Kaiten Botnets Exploit Old D-Link Vulnerabilities for Global Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers are warning about a spike in malicious activity that involves roping vulnerable D-Link routers into two different botnets, a Mirai variant dubbed FICORA and a Kaiten (aka Tsunami) variant called CAPSAICIN.”These botnets are frequently spread through documented D-Link vulnerabilities that allow remote attackers to execute malicious commands via a GetDeviceSettings First seen on…
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Araneida Scanner Hackers Using Cracked Version Of Acunetix Vulnerability Scanner
Threat Analysts have reported alarming findings about the >>Araneida Scanner,>Araneida Scanner
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Beware of New Malicious PyPI packages That Steals Login Details
Two malicious Python packages, Zebo-0.1.0 and Cometlogger-0.1, were recently detected by Fortinet’s AI-driven OSS malware detection system. These packages, spotted on November 16 and November 24, 2024, respectively, represent significant threats to users by leveraging advanced malware techniques. These findings underscore the critical importance of robust cybersecurity measures to protect against such sophisticated threats. Malicious…
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European Space Agency Online Store Compromised: Stripe Payment Page Hijacked
The European Space Agency (ESA) merchandise store fell victim to a cyberattack in which malicious actors implanted a script to load a fraudulent payment page via Stripe. This breach was... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/european-space-agency-online-store-compromised-stripe-payment-page-hijacked/
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BellaCPP, Charming Kitten’s BellaCiao variant written in C++
Iran-linked APT group Charming Kitten has been observed using a new variant of the BellaCiao malware dubbed BellaCPP, Kaspersky researchers warn. The Iran-linked APT group Charming Kitten has been observed using a C++ variant of the BellaCiao malware, dubbed BellaCPP. BellaCiao, a .NET-based malware, combines webshell persistence with covert tunneling. The malicious code was first…
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Python Malware in Zebo-0.1.0 and Cometlogger-0.1 Found Stealing User Data
Fortinet discovers two malicious Python packages, Zebo-0.1.0 and Cometlogger-0.1, designed to steal data, capture keystrokes, and gain system control. Learn about their malicious behavior and how to protect yourself First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/python-malware-zebo-cometlogger-stealing-user-data/
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FBI Blames North Korea for $308M Cryptocurrency Hack as Losses Surge in 2024
The FBI said the target was tricked into downloading a malicious Python script under the guise of a pre-employment test hosted on GitHub. The post FBI Blames North Korea for $308M Cryptocurrency Hack as Losses Surge in 2024 appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/fbi-blames-north-korea-for-308m-cryptocurrency-hack-as-losses-surge-in-2024/
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Researchers Uncover PyPI Packages Stealing Keystrokes and Hijacking Social Accounts
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged two malicious packages that were uploaded to the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository and came fitted with capabilities to exfiltrate sensitive information from compromised hosts, according to new findings from Fortinet FortiGuard Labs.The packages, named zebo and cometlogger, attracted 118 and 164 downloads each, prior to them being taken down. First…
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7 biggest cybersecurity stories of 2024
Tags: access, ai, alphv, at&t, attack, authentication, breach, business, china, cio, ciso, citrix, cloud, credentials, crowdstrike, crypto, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, deep-fake, detection, email, espionage, exploit, extortion, finance, google, government, group, hacking, healthcare, incident response, infection, insurance, intelligence, international, jobs, lockbit, malicious, malware, mandiant, mfa, microsoft, network, nis-2, north-korea, office, phishing, phone, privacy, ransomware, regulation, risk, risk-management, scam, service, software, strategy, tactics, technology, threat, ukraine, update, vulnerability, windowsCybersecurity headlines were plenty this year, with several breaches, attacks, and mishaps drawing worldwide attention.But a few incidents in particular had far-reaching consequences, with the potential to reshape industry protections, shake up how vendors secure customers’ systems, or drive security leaders to reassess their strategies.Longer-term trends such as increased cybersecurity regulations and the impact of…
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Patient and Employee Data Exposed in June Ascension Cyberattack: New Details Released
In a recent update, Ascension has provided new details regarding the cyberattack on its systems that occurred earlier this year. The Ascension data breach, which first came to light in June, was the result of a malicious file being downloaded by an employee, allowing cybercriminals to access Ascension’s network. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to…
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AI Could Generate 10,000 Malware Variants, Evading Detection in 88% of Case
Cybersecurity researchers have found that it’s possible to use large language models (LLMs) to generate new variants of malicious JavaScript code at scale in a manner that can better evade detection.”Although LLMs struggle to create malware from scratch, criminals can easily use them to rewrite or obfuscate existing malware, making it harder to detect,” Palo…
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Supply Chain Attack Hits Rspack, Vant npm Packages with Monero Miner
Popular npm packages, Rspack and Vant, were recently compromised with malicious code. Learn about the attack, the impact, and how to protect your projects from similar threats. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/supply-chain-attack-rspack-vant-npm-monero-miner/
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Skuld Malware Using Weaponized Windows Utilities Packages To Deliver Malware
Researchers discovered a malware campaign targeting the npm ecosystem, distributing the Skuld info stealer through malicious packages disguised as legitimate tools. The threat actor, >>k303903,>k303903>shegotit2>pressurized,
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Malicious Apps On Amazon Appstore Records Screen And Interecpt OTP Verifications
A seemingly benign health app, >>BMI CalculationVsn,
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New Python NodeStealer Attacking Facebook Business To Steal Login Credentials
Tags: business, credentials, credit-card, cyber, data, email, finance, login, malicious, malware, phishing, powershell, spear-phishing, threatNodeStealer, initially a JavaScript-based malware, has evolved into a more sophisticated Python-based threat that targets Facebook Ads Manager accounts, stealing sensitive financial and business data in addition to credit card details and browser information. The malware is delivered through spear-phishing emails with malicious links, uses DLL sideloading and encoded PowerShell for stealthy execution, and exfiltrates…
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Federal Cyber Operations Would Downgrade Under Shutdown
Government Shutdown Could See Thousands of Federal Cyber Workers Furloughed. A looming shutdown could sharply reduce the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s operations, furloughing two-thirds of its workforce and exposing critical federal networks to heightened cyber threats, especially as malicious actors target vulnerable systems during the holiday season. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Malicious Rspack, Vant packages published using stolen NPM tokens
Three popular npm packages, @rspack/core, @rspack/cli, and Vant, were compromised through stolen npm account tokens, allowing threat actors to publish malicious versions that installed cryptominers. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-rspack-vant-packages-published-using-stolen-npm-tokens/
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: CISA Hands Down Cloud Security Directive, While Threat from North Korean IT Workers Gets the Spotlight
Tags: access, ai, authentication, best-practice, business, china, cisa, cisco, cloud, computer, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, email, extortion, finance, framework, fraud, google, government, guide, hacker, identity, incident, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, international, Internet, jobs, korea, kubernetes, law, lessons-learned, linux, login, malicious, microsoft, mobile, monitoring, network, north-korea, office, password, regulation, risk, risk-management, russia, service, software, tactics, technology, threat, tool, updateCheck out the new cloud security requirements for federal agencies. Plus, beware of North Korean government operatives posing as remote IT pros. Also, learn how water plants can protect their HMIs against cyberattacks. And get the latest on the U.S. cyber incident response framework; the CIS Benchmarks; and local and state governments’ cyber challenges. Dive…
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Threat Actors Selling Nunu Stealer On Hacker Forums
A new malware variant calledNunu Stealeris making headlines after being advertised on underground hacker forums and Telegram channels. Priced at $100 per month, this malicious tool is gaining attention for its extensive capabilities and potential to wreak havoc on individuals and organizations alike. According to a post shared by a ThreatMon on X, the malware…
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Rspack npm Packages Compromised with Crypto Mining Malware in Supply Chain Attack
The developers of Rspack have revealed that two of their npm packages, @rspack/core and @rspack/cli, were compromised in a software supply chain attack that allowed a malicious actor to publish malicious versions to the official package registry with cryptocurrency mining malware.Following the discovery, versions 1.1.7 of both libraries have been unpublished from the npm registry.…
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CISA Warns of BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access Exploited in Wild
Tags: access, cisa, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, malicious, risk, tool, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has sounded the alarm over a critical vulnerability impacting BeyondTrust’s Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and Remote Support (RS) products. This newly uncovered flaw tracked as CVE-2024-12356, could allow attackers to execute malicious commands, posing a severe risk to global enterprises relying on these tools for secure remote access and…