Tag: tactics
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Formbook Malware Campaign Uses Malicious ZIP Files and Layered Scripting Techniques
A new campaign leveraging Formbook malware has emerged, showcasing sophisticated multi-stage infection tactics that underscore the importance of analyzing more than just executable files during malware investigations. When teaching malware reverse-engineering in courses like SANS FOR610, it’s critical to addressed that reverse engineering applies to every component in the infection chain, not just PE or…
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SmartApeSG Uses ClickFix to Deploy NetSupport RAT
The SmartApeSG campaign, also known as ZPHP and HANEYMANEY, continues to evolve its infection tactics, pivoting to ClickFix-style attack vectors. Security researchers have documented the campaign’s latest methodology, which uses deceptive fake CAPTCHA pages to trick users into executing malicious commands that ultimately deploy NetSupport RAT a Remote Access Trojan capable of giving attackers complete…
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Zero-day exploits hit Cisco ISE and Citrix systems in an advanced campaign
Tags: access, attack, authentication, cisco, citrix, credentials, defense, encryption, endpoint, exploit, identity, infrastructure, monitoring, network, risk, service, tactics, threat, update, zero-daypatch-gap exploitation technique is a hallmark of sophisticated threat actors who closely monitor security updates and quickly weaponize vulnerabilities.”Amazon did not immediately respond to CSO’s queries on why it’s sharing information about the zero-day exploits months after.After gaining access, the actor deployed a tailor-made web shell disguised as the “IdentityAuditAction” component of Cisco ISE. It…
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Ferocious Kitten APT Uses MarkiRAT for Keystroke and Clipboard Surveillance
Ferocious Kitten, a covert cyber-espionage group active since at least 2015, has emerged as a persistent threat to Persian-speaking dissidents and activists within Iran. The group, known for its careful targeting and evolving tactics, deploys its custom implant >>MarkiRAT
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Ferocious Kitten APT Uses MarkiRAT for Keystroke and Clipboard Surveillance
Ferocious Kitten, a covert cyber-espionage group active since at least 2015, has emerged as a persistent threat to Persian-speaking dissidents and activists within Iran. The group, known for its careful targeting and evolving tactics, deploys its custom implant >>MarkiRAT
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China-Aligned UTA0388 Uses AI Tools in Global Phishing Campaigns
Volexity has linked spear phishing operations to China-aligned UTA0388 in new campaigns using advanced tactics and LLMs First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/china-aligned-uta0388-ai-tools/
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Business continuity and cybersecurity: Two sides of the same coin
Tags: access, ai, attack, backup, breach, business, cloud, control, corporate, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, detection, email, finance, framework, google, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, network, nist, ransomware, RedTeam, resilience, risk, sans, service, strategy, tactics, threat, tool, training, veeam, vulnerability, zero-trustWhy traditional business continuity plans fail against modern threats: I’ve implemented change management processes in environments requiring 99.99% uptime and I can tell you that most business continuity plans were designed for a different era. They assume that your backup systems, communication channels and recovery procedures will be available when you need them. Today’s threat…
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Business continuity and cybersecurity: Two sides of the same coin
Tags: access, ai, attack, backup, breach, business, cloud, control, corporate, credentials, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, detection, email, finance, framework, google, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, network, nist, ransomware, RedTeam, resilience, risk, sans, service, strategy, tactics, threat, tool, training, veeam, vulnerability, zero-trustWhy traditional business continuity plans fail against modern threats: I’ve implemented change management processes in environments requiring 99.99% uptime and I can tell you that most business continuity plans were designed for a different era. They assume that your backup systems, communication channels and recovery procedures will be available when you need them. Today’s threat…
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Ransom Tales: Volume V, Throwback Edition! Emulating REvil, DarkSide, and BlackMatter Ransomware
AttackIQ presents the fifth volume of Ransom Tales, an initiative focused on emulating the Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) exhibited by sophisticated and prominent ransomware families with the objective of empowering defenders to rigorously challenge their security controls and enhance resilience against disruptive and extortive threats. In this release, AttackIQ revisits historical ransomware operations with…
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Critical Bug in Midnight Ransomware Tool Unlocks File Recovery
In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, a new ransomware strain, Midnight, has emerged, echoing the notorious tactics of its predecessor, Babuk. First detected by Gen researchers, Midnight blends familiar ransomware mechanics with novel cryptographic modifications”, some of which unintentionally open the door to file recovery. This represents a rare opportunity for victims to reclaim…
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Critical Bug in Midnight Ransomware Tool Unlocks File Recovery
In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, a new ransomware strain, Midnight, has emerged, echoing the notorious tactics of its predecessor, Babuk. First detected by Gen researchers, Midnight blends familiar ransomware mechanics with novel cryptographic modifications”, some of which unintentionally open the door to file recovery. This represents a rare opportunity for victims to reclaim…
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Anatomy of Tycoon 2FA Phishing: Tactics Targeting M365 and Gmail
The Tycoon 2FA phishing kit represents one of the most sophisticated threats targeting enterprise environments today. This Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platform, which emerged in August 2023, has become a formidable adversary against organizational security, employing advanced evasion techniques and adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) strategies to bypass multi-factor authentication protections. According to the Any.run malware trends tracker, Tycoon 2FA…
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SesameOp: Using the OpenAI Assistants API for Covert C2 Communication
Microsoft’s Detection and Response Team has exposed a sophisticated backdoor malware that exploits the OpenAI Assistants API as an unconventional command-and-control communication channel. Named SesameOp, this threat demonstrates how adversaries are rapidly adapting to leverage legitimate cloud services for malicious purposes, making detection significantly more challenging for security teams. The discovery highlights the evolving tactics…
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OAuth Device Code Phishing: Azure vs. Google Compared
Device code phishing abuses the OAuth device flow, and Google and Azure produce strikingly different attack surfaces. Register for Huntress Labs’ Live Hack to learn about attack techniques, defensive tactics, and get an Identity Security Assessment. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/oauth-device-code-phishing-azure-vs-google-compared/