Jan 01, 2024NewsroomWindows Security / Vulnerability Security researchers have detailed a new variant of a dynamic link library (DLL) search order hijacking technique that could be used by threat actors to bypass security mechanisms and achieve execution of malicious code on systems running Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows 11. The approach "leverages executables commonly … [Read more...] about New Variant of DLL Search Order Hijacking Bypasses Windows 10 and 11 Protections
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Scam-as-a-Service Aiding Cybercriminals in Crypto Wallet-Draining Attacks
Dec 30, 2023NewsroomCryptocurrency / Phishing Scam Cybersecurity researchers are warning about an increase in phishing attacks that are capable of draining cryptocurrency wallets. "These threats are unique in their approach, targeting a wide range of blockchain networks, from Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain to Polygon, Avalanche, and almost 20 other networks by using a … [Read more...] about Scam-as-a-Service Aiding Cybercriminals in Crypto Wallet-Draining Attacks
Albanian Parliament and One Albania Telecom Hit by Cyber Attacks
Dec 29, 2023NewsroomCyber Attack / Web Security The Assembly of the Republic of Albania and telecom company One Albania have been targeted by cyber attacks, the country's National Authority for Electronic Certification and Cyber Security (AKCESK) revealed this week. "These infrastructures, under the legislation in force, are not currently classified as critical or important … [Read more...] about Albanian Parliament and One Albania Telecom Hit by Cyber Attacks
CERT-UA Uncovers New Malware Wave Distributing OCEANMAP, MASEPIE, STEELHOOK
Dec 29, 2023NewsroomEmail Security / Malware The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has warned of a new phishing campaign orchestrated by the Russia-linked APT28 group to deploy previously undocumented malware such as OCEANMAP, MASEPIE, and STEELHOOK to harvest sensitive information. The activity, which was detected by the agency between December 15 and 25, … [Read more...] about CERT-UA Uncovers New Malware Wave Distributing OCEANMAP, MASEPIE, STEELHOOK
Google Cloud Resolves Privilege Escalation Flaw Impacting Kubernetes Service
Dec 28, 2023NewsroomCloud Security / Data Protection Google Cloud has addressed a medium-severity security flaw in its platform that could be abused by an attacker who already has access to a Kubernetes cluster to escalate their privileges. "An attacker who has compromised the Fluent Bit logging container could combine that access with high privileges required by Anthos … [Read more...] about Google Cloud Resolves Privilege Escalation Flaw Impacting Kubernetes Service
Chinese Hackers Exploited New Zero-Day in Barracuda’s ESG Appliances
Dec 27, 2023NewsroomZero-Day / Email Security Barracuda has revealed that Chinese threat actors exploited a new zero-day in its Email Security Gateway (ESG) appliances to deploy backdoor on a "limited number" of devices. Tracked as CVE-2023-7102, the issue relates to a case of arbitrary code execution that resides within a third-party and open-source library … [Read more...] about Chinese Hackers Exploited New Zero-Day in Barracuda’s ESG Appliances
Carbanak Banking Malware Resurfaces with New Ransomware Tactics
Dec 26, 2023NewsroomMalware / Cybercrime The banking malware known as Carbanak has been observed being used in ransomware attacks with updated tactics. "The malware has adapted to incorporate attack vendors and techniques to diversify its effectiveness," cybersecurity firm NCC Group said in an analysis of ransomware attacks that took place in November 2023. "Carbanak returned … [Read more...] about Carbanak Banking Malware Resurfaces with New Ransomware Tactics
Cloud Atlas’ Spear-Phishing Attacks Target Russian Agro and Research Companies
Dec 25, 2023NewsroomCyber Espionage / Malware The threat actor referred to as Cloud Atlas has been linked to a set of spear-phishing attacks on Russian enterprises. Targets included a Russian agro-industrial enterprise and a state-owned research company, according to a report from F.A.C.C.T., a standalone cybersecurity company formed after Group-IB's formal exit from Russia … [Read more...] about Cloud Atlas’ Spear-Phishing Attacks Target Russian Agro and Research Companies
British LAPSUS$ Teen Members Sentenced for High-Profile Attacks
Dec 24, 2023NewsroomCyber Crime / Data Breach Two British teens part of the LAPSUS$ cyber crime and extortion gang have been sentenced for their roles in orchestrating a string of high-profile attacks against a number of companies. Arion Kurtaj, an 18-year-old from Oxford, has been sentenced to an indefinite hospital order due to his intent to get back to cybercrime "as soon … [Read more...] about British LAPSUS$ Teen Members Sentenced for High-Profile Attacks
Rogue WordPress Plugin Exposes E-Commerce Sites to Credit Card Theft
Dec 22, 2023NewsroomSkimming / Web Security Threat hunters have discovered a rogue WordPress plugin that's capable of creating bogus administrator users and injecting malicious JavaScript code to steal credit card information. The skimming activity is part of a Magecart campaign targeting e-commerce websites, according to Sucuri. "As with many other malicious or fake … [Read more...] about Rogue WordPress Plugin Exposes E-Commerce Sites to Credit Card Theft