Tag: tactics
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New Research Explores Emulating Scattered Spider Tactics in Real-World Scenarios
Experts have described methods for mimicking the strategies of the advanced persistent threat (APT) group Scattered Spider in a recent in-depth analysis by cybersecurity company Lares, allowing enterprises to strengthen their defenses through adversarial cooperation. Lares specializes in threat emulation, replicating real-world tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) observed in cybercriminal activities. By dissecting incidents like…
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Microsoft Unveils Storm-0501’s Cloud-Based Ransomware Deployment Tactics
Tags: backup, cloud, cyber, data, encryption, endpoint, exploit, intelligence, malware, microsoft, ransom, ransomware, tactics, threatMicrosoft Threat Intelligence has detailed the evolving tactics of the financially motivated threat actor Storm-0501, which has transitioned from traditional on-premises ransomware deployments to sophisticated cloud-based operations. Unlike conventional ransomware that relies on endpoint encryption malware and subsequent decryption key negotiations, Storm-0501 exploits cloud-native capabilities to exfiltrate massive data volumes, obliterate backups, and enforce ransom…
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Storm-0501 Exploits Entra ID to Exfiltrate and Delete Azure Data in Hybrid Cloud Attacks
The financially motivated threat actor known as Storm-0501 has been observed refining its tactics to conduct data exfiltration and extortion attacks targeting cloud environments.”Unlike traditional on-premises ransomware, where the threat actor typically deploys malware to encrypt critical files across endpoints within the compromised network and then negotiates for a decryption key, First seen on thehackernews.com…
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TAG-144: Actors Attacking Government Entities With New Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures
The threat actor known as TAG-144, also referred to as Blind Eagle or APT-C-36, has been linked to five distinct activity clusters operating from May 2024 through July 2025, primarily targeting Colombian government entities at local, municipal, and federal levels. This cyber threat group, active since at least 2018, employs a sophisticated blend of cyber-espionage…
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Underground Ransomware Gang Unleashes Innovative Tactics Targeting Global Organizations
The Underground ransomware gang has been coordinating recurring attacks on enterprises throughout the globe in a worrying increase in cyber risks. They have demonstrated sophisticated malware engineering that blends cutting-edge encryption techniques with focused penetration measures. First detected in July 2023, the group resurfaced in May 2024 with a revamped Dedicated Leak Site (DLS), where…
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New Phishing Campaign Abuses ConnectWise ScreenConnect to Take Over Devices
Abnormal AI said the campaign, which lures victims into downloading legitimate RMM software, marks a major evolution in phishing tactics First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/phishing-abuses-connectwise-take/
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China-Based Threat Actor Mustang Panda’s TTPs Leaked
A significant milestone for cybersecurity experts is the disclosure of specific tactics, methods, and procedures (TTPs) used by Mustang Panda, an advanced persistent threat (APT) group based in China, which has illuminated their intricate activities. First observed in 2017 but potentially active since 2014, Mustang Panda is a state-sponsored actor specializing in cyber espionage, targeting…
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New Android Trojan Variant Expands with Ransomware Tactics
A new version of the Hook Android banking Trojan features 107 remote commands, including ransomware overlays First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/android-trojan-expands-ransomware/
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Formal Methods for Stellar DeFi: Verifying Lending Protocol with Certora Sunbeam Prover
Hello! My name is Kirill Ziborov, and I’m a formal verification engineer and security researcher at Positive Web3. From February 24 to March 18, an audit contest for the Blend protocol on the Stellar blockchain was held on the Code4rena. In addition to the traditional manual audit, the competition included a formal verification track using…
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Beware! Fake Google Play Store Sites Used to Spread Android Malware
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a resurgence of SpyNote malware campaigns targeting Android users through sophisticated fake Google Play Store websites. The malicious actor behind these attacks has implemented new anti-analysis techniques and expanded their deceptive tactics since previous reports, demonstrating a persistent threat to mobile device security. Deceptive Campaign Hits Popular Apps The threat actor…
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Chinese UNC6384 Hackers Use Valid Code-Signing Certificates to Evade Detection
Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has uncovered a multifaceted cyber espionage operation attributed to the PRC-nexus threat actor UNC6384, believed to be associated with TEMP.Hex (also known as Mustang Panda). This campaign, aligned with China’s strategic interests, primarily targeted diplomats in Southeast Asia alongside global entities, employing advanced tactics such as adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) attacks, captive…
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Behind the Coinbase breach: Bribery emerges as enterprise threat
Coinbase’s widely praised incident response: Coinbase’s transparency, firm stance against the ransom, quick remediation, and willingness to compensate its customers earned wide praise from cybersecurity professionals.According to Coinbase’s Martin, the hackers resorted to paying help desk workers in India precisely because the company had built such a robust security program. Bribery, according to Martin, was…
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Munich Reinsurance unites global security teams to boost resilience, cut costs
Tags: access, best-practice, business, cloud, conference, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, detection, edr, group, incident response, intelligence, jobs, lessons-learned, metric, network, resilience, risk, siem, skills, soc, strategy, tactics, threat, toolConsolidate functions into one incident response team, one threat intelligence team, and one threat-hunting team serving all Munich brands around the clock.Improve team capabilities by blending the strongest skills of each team into more mature, well-rounded functions.Reduce redundancies in responsibilities, tools, and processes to cut costs.To reach these goals, Munich deployed various tactics, including:Combining best…
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IoT under siege: The return of the Mirai-based Gayfemboy Botnet
Mirai-based Gayfemboy botnet resurfaces, evolving to target systems worldwide; Fortinet researchers provided details about the new campaign. FortiGuard Labs researchers tracked a new Gayfemboy botnet campaign, the malware exploits known flaws in DrayTek, TP-Link, Raisecom, and Cisco, showing evolved tactics and renewed activity. The Gayfemboy botnet was first identified in February 2024, it borrows the…
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BQTLOCK Ransomware-as-a-Service Emerges, Boasting Sophisticated Evasion Tactics
Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) models continue to democratize sophisticated attacks in the ever-changing world of cybercrime by allowing affiliates with little technical know-how to distribute ransomware through profit-sharing or subscription models. A newly identified strain, BQTLock, has emerged since mid-July 2025, operating under this RaaS paradigm and marketed aggressively on dark web forums and Telegram channels. Overview…
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Breach Roundup: Scattered Spider Hacker Gets 10 Years
Also: New ‘Quishing’ Tactics, Pro-Houthi Hacker Sentenced to 20 Months. This week, a Scattered Spider hacker sentenced, new squishing tricks, a pro-Houthi hacker gets 20 months in the United Kingdom, a Taiwanese web hosting provider hacked, the Business Council of New York and Ohio Medical Cannabis Center breached, North Korean hackers target Seoul and an…
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Paper Werewolf Exploits WinRAR Zero-Day Vulnerability to Deliver Malware
Cyber spies associated with the threat actor group Paper Werewolf have demonstrated advanced capabilities in bypassing email security filters by delivering malware through seemingly legitimate archive files, a tactic that exploits the commonality of such attachments in business correspondence. Despite their sophistication, these attackers continue to rely on detectable tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), underscoring…
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Tailing Hackers, Columbia University Uses Logging to Improve Security
Logging netflows provided valuable insight about attacker tactics during a breach by state-sponsored hackers targeting Columbia’s research labs. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/tailing-hackers-columbia-university-logging-improve-security
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Tailing Hackers, Columbia University Uses Logging to Improve Security
Logging netflows provided valuable insight about attacker tactics during a breach by state-sponsored hackers targeting Columbia’s research labs. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/tailing-hackers-columbia-university-logging-improve-security
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Futurum Signal is Live: Real-Time Intelligence for Cyber Defenders
Tags: ai, attack, cyber, cybersecurity, intelligence, phishing, ransomware, tactics, threat, update, zero-dayIn cybersecurity, timing is everything. Threats don’t wait for quarterly analyst updates, and adversaries don’t schedule their attacks to match publication calendars. We live in a world where zero-days drop overnight, AI-powered phishing campaigns spin up in hours, and ransomware operators pivot their tactics daily. In this kind of environment, static analyst reports are less..…
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New Ghost-Tapping Attacks Target Apple Pay and Google Pay Users’ Linked Cards
Chinese-speaking cybercriminals are using ghost-tapping techniques to take advantage of Near Field Communication (NFC) relay tactics in a sophisticated evolution of payment card fraud. They are mainly targeting mobile payment services such as Apple Pay and Google Pay. This attack vector involves relaying stolen payment card credentials from compromised devices to mules’ burner phones, enabling…
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North Korean Hackers’ Secret Linux Malware Surfaces Online
Phrack Magazine’s latest issue #72 has unveiled a significant data leak from a suspected North Korean hacking operation, including exploit tactics, compromised system details, and a sophisticated Linux rootkit. The dump, linked to a Chinese threat actor targeting South Korean and Taiwanese government and private sectors, shows overlaps with the North Korean Kimsuky APT group.…
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Law Enforcement Seizes BlackSuit Ransomware Servers Targeting U.S. Critical Infrastructure
Tags: control, cyber, extortion, group, infrastructure, international, law, ransomware, tactics, threatThe U.S. Department of Justice, in collaboration with multiple domestic and international law enforcement agencies, announced the seizure of critical infrastructure associated with the BlackSuit ransomware group, formerly known as Royal. Authorities dismantled four command-and-control (C2) servers and nine domains utilized by the threat actors for deploying ransomware payloads, extorting victims through double-extortion tactics, and…
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Charon Ransomware Emerges With APT-Style Tactics
The first documented deployment of the novel malware in a campaign against the Middle Eastern public sector and aviation industry may be tied to China’s state-sponsored actor Earth Baxia. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/charon-ransomware-apt-tactics
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Cybercrime Groups ShinyHunters, Scattered Spider Join Forces in Extortion Attacks on Businesses
Tags: attack, credentials, cybercrime, data, extortion, finance, group, service, tactics, technology, theftAn ongoing data extortion campaign targeting Salesforce customers may soon turn its attention to financial services and technology service providers, as ShinyHunters and Scattered Spider appear to be working hand in hand, new findings show.”This latest wave of ShinyHunters-attributed attacks reveals a dramatic shift in tactics, moving beyond the group’s previous credential theft and database…
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ShinyHunters Tactics Now Mirror Scattered Spider
There’s growing evidence that two of arguably the most dangerous cybercrime groups out there are tag-teaming big targets. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/shinyhunters-tactics-mirror-scattered-spider
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Researchers Detail Script-Masking Tactics That Bypass Defenses
Security researchers and cybersecurity professionals are highlighting the growing sophistication of payload obfuscation techniques that allow malicious actors to bypass traditional defense mechanisms. As organizations increasingly rely on web application firewalls (WAFs) and automated security tools, attackers are developing more creative methods to disguise their malicious code as harmless data, presenting significant challenges for enterprise…
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9 things CISOs need know about the dark web
Tags: 2fa, access, ai, attack, automation, backup, blockchain, botnet, breach, captcha, ceo, ciso, communications, corporate, credentials, crypto, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark-web, data, data-breach, ddos, deep-fake, defense, detection, dns, exploit, extortion, finance, fraud, group, guide, hacking, identity, incident, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, international, jobs, law, leak, lockbit, malicious, malware, marketplace, mfa, monitoring, network, open-source, phishing, privacy, ransomware, resilience, risk, russia, saas, scam, service, strategy, tactics, technology, threat, tool, training, vpn, vulnerability, zero-dayNew groups form after major marketplaces are disrupted: International takedown efforts damage infrastructure and curb cybercrime operations by disrupting larger operations, removing major players from the ecosystem and scattering user bases.However, the dark web is highly adaptive and sophisticated actors often maintain contingency plans, including mirrors, backups, and alternative forums, according to Edward Currie, associate…
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Why DNS threats should be on every CISO’s radar in 2025
DNS is once again in the crosshairs of threat actors. According to the 2025 DNS Threat Landscape Report by Infoblox, attackers are changing tactics, and enterprises are … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/08/12/dns-threat-landscape-2025/
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BERT Ransomware
A New Breed of Cyber Threat A new ransomware strain is making waves, not just for its technical prowess but also for the mystery behind its name: BERT Ransomware. As businesses and individuals race to defend themselves against increasingly complex attacks, BERT stands out for blending classic ransomware tactics with modern evasion techniques. But what……