Tag: tactics
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TA397’s Global Targeting Tactics Reveal Indian State-Backed Cyber Operations
The post TA397’s Global Targeting Tactics Reveal Indian State-Backed Cyber Operations appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity. First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/ta397s-global-targeting-tactics-reveal-indian-state-backed-cyber-operations/
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Cutting-Edge ClickFix Tactics Snowball, Pushing Phishing Forward
Several widespread ClickFix campaigns are underway, bent on delivering malware to business targets, and they represent a new level of phishing sophistication that defenders need to be prepared for, researchers warn. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/remote-workforce/cutting-edge-clickfix-snowball-phishing
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New phishing campaign hijacks clipboard via fake CAPTCHA for malware delivery
Fail-proof exploit of ‘verification fatigue’: SlashNext highlighted that the campaign’s success stems largely from its exploitation of human psychology.”Modern internet users are inundated with spam checks, CAPTCHAs, and security prompts on websites, and they’ve been conditioned to click through these as quickly as possible,” Kelley added. “Attackers exploit this ‘verification fatigue,’ knowing that many users…
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ANY.RUN Empowers Government Agencies with Real-Time Threat Detection
Tags: breach, cyber, cyberattack, detection, government, infrastructure, malicious, malware, phishing, tactics, threatGovernment agencies worldwide are facing an unprecedented wave of cyberattacks, with adversaries employing advanced tactics to breach critical infrastructure and steal sensitive data. Recent case studies analyzed using the ANY.RUN malware analysis platform reveal how attackers are leveraging phishing, domain spoofing, and malicious document delivery to target public sector organizations. These incidents highlight the urgent…
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Researchers Detail Bitter APT’s Evolving Tactics as Its Geographic Scope Expands
The threat actor known as Bitter has been assessed to be a state-backed hacking group that’s tasked with gathering intelligence that aligns with the interests of the Indian government.That’s according to new findings jointly published by Proofpoint and Threatray in an exhaustive two-part analysis.”Their diverse toolset shows consistent coding patterns across malware families, particularly in…
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CISA Releases TTPs IoCs for Play Ransomware That Hacked 900+ Orgs
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), alongside the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC), has released detailed Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) for the notorious Play ransomware group. As of May 2025, the FBI has identified approximately 900 entities…
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Livingthe-land tactics evident in most major cyberattacks
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/living-off-the-land-tactics-evident-in-most-major-cyberattacks
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Scattered Spider: Three things the news doesn’t tell you
Scattered Spider isn’t one group, it’s an identity-first threat model evolving fast. From vishing to AiTM phishing, they’re exploiting MFA gaps to hijack the cloud. Watch the Push Security webinar to learn how their identity-based tactics work, and how to stop them. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/scattered-spider-three-things-the-news-doesnt-tell-you/
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Lyrix Ransomware Targets Windows Users with Advanced Evasion Techniques
A formidable new strain of ransomware, dubbed Lyrix, has recently surfaced, posing a significant threat to Windows users worldwide. Cybersecurity researchers have identified Lyrix as a highly advanced malicious software designed to encrypt critical files and demand substantial ransoms for decryption keys. New Threat Emerges with Sophisticated Tactics Unlike typical ransomware, Lyrix incorporates cutting-edge evasion…
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Pro-Ukraine hacker group Black Owl poses ‘major threat’ to Russia, Kaspersky says
BO Team, also known as Black Owl, has been active since early 2024 and appears to operate independently, with its own arsenal of tools and tactics, researchers at Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky said. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/pro-ukraine-hacker-group-black-owl-major-threat-russia
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New PyPI Supply Chain Attacks Target Python and NPM Users on Windows and Linux
Checkmarx Zero researcher Ariel Harush has uncovered a sophisticated malicious package campaign targeting Python and NPM users across Windows and Linux platforms through typo-squatting and name-confusion attacks against popular packages. This coordinated supply chain attack demonstrates unprecedented cross-ecosystem tactics and advanced evasion techniques that security researchers warn represent an evolution in open-source threats. Cross-Ecosystem Typo-Squatting…
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North Korean IT Workers Exploit Legitimate Software and Network Tactics to Evade EDR
A North Korean IT worker, operating under a false identity, was uncovered infiltrating a Western organization with a sophisticated remote-control system. This incident, exposed during a U.S. federal raid on a suspected laptop farm, showcases a chilling trend where adversaries leverage legitimate software and low-level network protocols to evade traditional Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)…
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Warning: Threat actors now abusing Google Apps Script in phishing attacks
script[.]google[.]com. The attacker is betting the user will see and trust the Google brand, and therefore trust the content.”By using a trusted platform to host the phishing page, the threat actor creates a false sense of security, obscuring the underlying threat with the goal of getting the recipient to enter their email and password without…
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Webinar | How to Build a Platform-Based Defense Against Evolving Cyber Threats
Palo Alto Networks on How to Construct a Defense for Modern Threats. The rapid evolution of cyber threats, amplified by the integration of AI into adversarial tactics, calls for a shift in defensive strategies. Traditional approaches are no longer sufficient to address the sophistication, scale, and speed of modern attacks. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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PumaBot Targets Linux Devices in Latest Botnet Campaign
While the botnet may not be completely automated, it uses certain tactics when targeting devices that indicate that it may, at the very least, be semiautomated. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/pumabot-targets-linux-devices-botnet-campaign
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Security for High Velocity Engineering
Strategy and Tactics for Protecting and Enabling Modern Software Organizations First seen on tldrsec.com Jump to article: tldrsec.com/p/security-for-high-velocity-engineering
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UTG015 Hackers Launch Massive Brute-Force Attacks on Government Web Servers
The hacker group UTG-Q-015, first identified in December 2024 for mounting attacks on major websites like CSDN, has escalated its malicious activities, targeting government and enterprise web servers with unprecedented aggression. Initially disclosed for their tactics of website manipulation, the group has since pivoted to exploiting 0day and Nday vulnerabilities, launching widespread brute-force scanning and…
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FBI: Silent Ransom Group Adopts Vishing Campaign Against Law Firms
The non-ransomware extortion group has switched up tactics and victimology in a deliberate and focused campaign similar to those of other attackers focused on stealing sensitive data. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/fbi-silent-ransom-group-vishing-law-firms
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Researchers Uncover macOS ‘AppleProcessHub’ Stealer: TTPs and C2 Server Details Revealed
Researchers have identified a novel information-stealing malware dubbed ‘AppleProcessHub,’ designed to infiltrate Apple systems and exfiltrate sensitive user data. This discovery sheds light on an evolving threat landscape where macOS, often considered a secure platform, is increasingly becoming a target for sophisticated adversaries. The malware employs advanced tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to evade detection…
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Feel Relieved by Perfecting Your NHI Tactics
Is Your Cybersecurity Strategy Ready for Non-Human Identities? Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Security Management have emerged as crucial components of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. These powerful tools, once adequately managed, can significantly decrease the risk of security breaches and data leaks. Professionals in various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, travel, DevOps, and SOC teams,……