The threat actors behind the Black Basta ransomware family have been observed using the Qakbot trojan to deploy the Brute Ratel C4 framework as a second-stage payload in recent attacks. The development marks the first time the nascent adversary simulation software is being delivered via a Qakbot infection, cybersecurity firm Trend Micro said in a technical analysis released … [Read more...] about Black Basta Ransomware Hackers Infiltrates Networks via Qakbot to Deploy Brute Ratel C4
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Hackers Using Squirrelwaffle Loader to Deploy Qakbot and Cobalt Strike
A new spam email campaign has emerged as a conduit for a previously undocumented malware loader that enables the attackers to gain an initial foothold into enterprise networks and drop malicious payloads on compromised systems. "These infections are also used to facilitate the delivery of additional malware such as Qakbot and Cobalt Strike, two of the most common threats … [Read more...] about Hackers Using Squirrelwaffle Loader to Deploy Qakbot and Cobalt Strike
Duck Hunting w/Falcon Complete Pt. 1: QakBot Malware Overview
Adversaries constantly develop new tactics that enhance their capabilities to deploy malware across networked environments and monetize infected systems. This blog is Part 1 of a three-part series detailing research and observations by the CrowdStrike® Falcon Complete™ managed services team regarding one such malware variant, QakBot (aka QBot), and its behavior in recent … [Read more...] about Duck Hunting w/Falcon Complete Pt. 1: QakBot Malware Overview
QakBot Banking Trojan Returned With New Sneaky Tricks to Steal Your Money
A notorious banking trojan aimed at stealing bank account credentials and other financial information has now come back with new tricks up its sleeve to target government, military, and manufacturing sectors in the US and Europe, according to new research.In an analysis released by Check Point Research today, the latest wave of Qbot activity appears to have dovetailed with the … [Read more...] about QakBot Banking Trojan Returned With New Sneaky Tricks to Steal Your Money
Latest Qbot Variant Evades Detection, Infects Thousands
Ever-changing Qbot trojan has been spotted in a fresh campaign with a new “context aware” delivery technique. Source link … [Read more...] about Latest Qbot Variant Evades Detection, Infects Thousands