Tag: powershell
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Hackers Use ClickFix Trick to Deploy PowerShell-Based Havoc C2 via SharePoint Sites
Tags: api, communications, control, cybersecurity, framework, hacker, malware, microsoft, open-source, phishing, powershell, threatCybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a new phishing campaign that employs the ClickFix technique to deliver an open-source command-and-control (C2) framework called Havoc.”The threat actor hides each malware stage behind a SharePoint site and uses a modified version of Havoc Demon in conjunction with the Microsoft Graph API to obscure C2 communications within trusted,…
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Hackers Using PowerShell and Microsoft Legitimate Apps to Deploy Malware
Tags: antivirus, attack, cyber, cybersecurity, hacker, incident response, malware, microsoft, powershellCybersecurity experts are warning of an increasing trend in fileless attacks, where hackers leverage PowerShell and legitimate Microsoft applications to deploy malware without leaving significant traces on compromised systems. These sophisticated attacks, which have been around for over two decades, are proving particularly effective in bypassing traditional antivirus solutions and complicating incident response efforts. PowerShell…
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New Undetectable Batch Script Uses PowerShell and Visual Basic to Install XWorm
A novel malware delivery framework employing advanced obfuscation techniques has evaded detection by security tools for over 48 hours. The attack chain centers around a Batch script that leverages PowerShell and Visual Basic Script (VBS) to deploy either the XWorm remote access trojan or AsyncRAT, marking a significant evolution in fileless attack methodologies, according to…
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DeepSeek Lure Using CAPTCHAs To Spread Malware
Tags: ai, attack, botnet, breach, captcha, cloud, control, credentials, crypto, cybercrime, data, detection, exploit, infrastructure, injection, international, login, malicious, malware, network, open-source, powershell, privacy, scam, service, technology, theft, threat, tool, windowsIntroductionThe rapid rise of generative AI tools has created opportunities and challenges for cybercriminals. In an instant, industries are being reshaped while new attack surfaces are being exposed. DeepSeek AI chatbot that launched on January 20, 2025, quickly gained international attention, making it a prime target for abuse. Leveraging a tactic known as brand impersonation,…
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Russian cyberespionage groups target Signal users with fake group invites
QR codes provide a means of phishing Signal users: These features now work by scanning QR codes that contain the cryptographic information needed to exchange keys between different devices in a group or to authorize a new device to an account. The QR codes are actually representations of special links that the Signal application knows…
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North Korean Hackers Leverage Dropbox and PowerShell Scripts to Breach Organizations
Tags: breach, crypto, cyber, cyberattack, exploit, government, group, hacker, malware, north-korea, powershell, threatA recent cyberattack campaign, dubbed >>DEEP#DRIVE,
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North Korea’s Kimsuky Taps Trusted Platforms to Attack South Korea
The campaign heavily uses Dropbox folders and PowerShell scripts to evade detection and quickly scrapped infrastructure components after researchers began poking around. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/north-koreans-kimsuky-attacks-rivals-trusted-platforms
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Ongoing Kimsuky Attack Campaign Exploits PowerShell, Dropbox
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/ongoing-kimsuky-attack-campaign-exploits-powershell-dropbox
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PowerShell Exploited in New Kimsuky Intrusions
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/powershell-exploited-in-new-kimsuky-intrusions
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New Kimsuky Intrusions Exploiting PowerShell
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/new-kimsuky-intrusions-exploiting-powershell
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North Korean APT43 Uses PowerShell and Dropbox in Targeted South Korea Cyberattacks
Tags: attack, business, crypto, cyberattack, government, group, hacking, korea, north-korea, powershell, threatA nation-state threat actor with ties to North Korea has been linked to an ongoing campaign targeting South Korean business, government, and cryptocurrency sectors.The attack campaign, dubbed DEEP#DRIVE by Securonix, has been attributed to a hacking group known as Kimsuky, which is also tracked under the names APT43, Black Banshee, Emerald Sleet, Sparkling Pisces, Springtail,…
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DPRK hackers dupe targets into typing PowerShell commands as admin
North Korean state actor ‘Kimsuky’ (aka ‘Emerald Sleet’ or ‘Velvet Chollima’) has been observed using a new tactic inspired from the now widespread ClickFix campaigns. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dprk-hackers-dupe-targets-into-typing-powershell-commands-as-admin/
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North Korea-linked APT Emerald Sleet is using a new tactic
Microsoft Threat Intelligence has observed North Korea-linked APT Emerald Sleet using a new tactic, tricking targets into running PowerShell. Microsoft Threat Intelligence researchers spotted North Korea-linked threat actor Emerald Sleet (also known as Kimsuky and VELVET CHOLLIMA) using a new tactic. They are tricking targets into running PowerShell as an administrator and executing code provided…
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North Korean Hackers Exploit PowerShell Trick to Hijack Devices in New Cyberattack
The North Korea-linked threat actor known as Kimsuky has been observed using a new tactic that involves deceiving targets into running PowerShell as an administrator and then instructing them to paste and run malicious code provided by them.”To execute this tactic, the threat actor masquerades as a South Korean government official and over time builds…
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New Microsoft script updates Windows media with bootkit malware fixes
Microsoft has released a PowerShell script to help Windows users and admins update bootable media so it utilizes the new “Windows UEFI CA 2023” certificate before the mitigations of the BlackLotus UEFI bootkit are enforced later this year. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-microsoft-script-updates-windows-media-with-bootkit-malware-fixes/
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Microsoft script updates bootable media for BlackLotus bootkit fixes
Microsoft has released a PowerShell script to help Windows users and admins update bootable media so it utilizes the new “Windows UEFI CA 2023” certificate before the mitigations of the BlackLotus UEFI bootkit are enforced later this year. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-script-updates-bootable-media-for-blacklotus-bootkit-fixes/
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Silent Lynx Using PowerShell, Golang, and C++ Loaders in Multi-Stage Cyberattacks
A previously undocumented threat actor known as Silent Lynx has been linked to cyber attacks targeting various entities in Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan.”This threat group has previously targeted entities around Eastern Europe and Central Asian government think tanks involved in economic decision making and banking sector,” Seqrite Labs researcher Subhajeet Singha said in a technical report…
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Windows 10/11 KB5053484: Neues PS-Script für Zertifikate in Boot-Medien
Microsoft hat gerade ein neues PowerShell-Script für Windows 10 und Windows 11 veröffentlicht, welches die Boot-Medien aktualisiert. Dadurch soll sichergestellt werden, dass das Windows UEFI CA 2023 Zertifikat in naher Zukunft akzeptiert wird. Das Ganze steht im Kontext zur Black … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/02/05/windows-10-11-kb5053484-neues-ps-script-fuer-zertifikate-in-boot-medien/
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Coyote Banking Trojan targets Brazilian users, stealing data from 70+ financial apps and websites
Coyote Banking Trojan targets Brazilian users, stealing data from over 70 financial applications and websites. FortiGuard Labs researchers detected a campaign using LNK files executing PowerShell commands to deploy the Coyote Banking Trojan. Threat actors target Brazilian users by stealing financial data, the malware can harvest sensitive information from over 70 financial applications and numerous…
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Further Adventures With CMPivot”Š”, “ŠClient Coercion
Further Adventures With CMPivot”Š”, “ŠClient Coercion Perfectly Generated AI Depiction based on Title TL:DR CMPivot queries can be used to coerce SMB authentication from SCCM client hosts Introduction CMPivot is a component part of the Configuration Manager framework. With the rise in popularity for ConfigMgr as a target in red team operations, this post looks to cover a…
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Coyote Malware Launches Stealthy Attack on Windows Systems via LNK Files
FortiGuard Labs has issued a high-severity alert regarding the Coyote Banking Trojan, a sophisticated malware targeting Microsoft Windows users. Over the past month, researchers have identified malicious LNK files employing PowerShell commands to execute scripts and connect to remote servers, initiating a multi-stage attack. The primary objective of this Trojan is to harvest sensitive information…
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Coyote Banking Trojan: a Threat to Banking Institutions
Over the past month, cybersecurity experts at FortiGuard Labs have identified a series of malicious Windows Shortcut (LNK) files containing PowerShell commands. These files serve as the initial stage of a sophisticated cyberattack aimed at delivering the Coyote Banking Trojan,… First seen on sensorstechforum.com Jump to article: sensorstechforum.com/coyote-banking-trojan-a-threat-to-banking-institutions/
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Neue Ransomware-Gruppe Funksec profitiert von LLMs
Tags: access, ai, cyberattack, data-breach, ddos, extortion, group, leak, LLM, mail, malware, powershell, ransomware, rust, service, tool, usa, windows -
New ransomware group Funksec is quickly gaining traction
Tags: access, ai, attack, computer, control, country, cybercrime, data, data-breach, ddos, detection, email, encryption, extortion, government, group, leak, LLM, malware, password, powershell, ransom, ransomware, russia, rust, service, threat, tool, usa, windowsThreat reports for December showed a newcomer to the ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) landscape quickly climbing the ranks. Called Funksec, this group appears to be leveraging generative AI in its malware development and its founders are tied to hacktivist activity.Funksec was responsible for 103 out of 578 ransomware attacks tracked by security firm NCC Group in December,…
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MintsLoader Delivers StealC Malware and BOINC in Targeted Cyber Attacks
Threat hunters have detailed an ongoing campaign that leverages a malware loader called MintsLoader to distribute secondary payloads such as the StealC information stealer and a legitimate open-source network computing platform called BOINC.”MintsLoader is a PowerShell based malware loader that has been seen delivered via spam emails with a link to Kongtuke/ClickFix pages or a…
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Entra Connect Attacker Tradecraft: Part 2
Tags: access, attack, authentication, business, cloud, control, credentials, detection, group, microsoft, password, powershell, service, windowsNow that we know how to add credentials to an on-premises user, lets pose a question: “Given access to a sync account in Domain A, can we add credentials to a user in another domain within the same Entra tenant?” This is a bit of a tall order assuming we have very few privileges in Entra…
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Telegram captcha tricks you into running malicious PowerShell scripts
Threat actors on X are exploiting the news around Ross Ulbricht to direct unsuspecting users to a Telegram channel that tricks them into executing PowerShell code that infects them with malware. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/telegram-captcha-tricks-you-into-running-malicious-powershell-scripts/