CTI Roundup: LockBit Update, Earth Freybug Deploys UNAPIMON Malware
Law enforcement’s impact on LockBit, how unpatched vulnerabilities contribute to ransomware attacks, and Earth Freybug deploys UNAPIMON malware.
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Responsible AI: How teams move faster and safer with Rubrik Laminar DSPM.
We are in a new global AI race to unlock new, knowledge-based capabilities at a scale never before seen. Companies like OpenAI have proven that early movers reap outsized rewards, so speed is of the essence.
Is SSRF A New Disease Targeting Doctors?
Our healthcare client faced a security threat through PDF generation on their platform. We discovered a flaw that allowed harmful code to be included in PDFs, enabling us to access internal server files and services as well as obtaining AWS credentials. Taking proactive steps is vital to protect healthcare systems from such vulnerabilities.
New Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platform, 'Tycoon 2FA', Targets Microsoft 365 and Gmail Accounts
A new PhaaS service brings the power of bypassing multi-factor authentication (MFA) to the world’s most-used email platforms. At its core, Tycoon 2FA isn’t doing anything new. It uses a reverse proxy server to host a phishing web page that impersonates the legitimate email platform in question. Then it intercepts the victim's input and relays them to the legitimate service. But it’s how this platform does it that is sophisticated.
Large-Scale StrelaStealer Campaign Impacts Over 100 Organizations Within the E.U. and U.S.
A new campaign of StrelaStealer attacks identified by security analysts at Unit42 has been spotted targeting E.U. and U.S. organizations. This somewhat new infostealer has evolved to be even better at evading detection in a new string of campaigns aimed at stealing email credentials from well-known email clients.
The Uptick in RA Group Ransomware's Activity
In April 2023, Researchers uncovered a new ransomware actor named RA Group, demonstrating a connection to the Babuk ransomware through the utilization of leaked source code. Following the full disclosure of Babuk’s ransomware source code by an alleged group member in September 2021, various ransomware families have emerged, incorporating this leaked code into their attacks.
CL0P Ransomware: The Latest Updates
Responsible for a number of infamous ‘big game hunter’ ransomware attacks and believed active since at least 2019, the ransomware threat group dubbed ‘CL0P‘ is thought to be a Russian-language cybercriminal gang and have been widely reported as associated with, or their malware adopted by, other cybercriminal groups including ‘FIN11’, a part of the larger financially-motivated ‘TA505’ group, and ‘UNC2546’.
Foresiet Threat Research Alert: Caution! Cybercriminals Posing as NordVPN Infect Millions through Google and Bing Ads!
Google has historically served as a prominent platform for such malicious advertisements. However, Bing is now increasingly susceptible to becoming a target due to its tight integration with the Windows ecosystem and the Edge browser. Bing searches are being manipulated to redirect users to a counterfeit website closely resembling the legitimate NordVPN site. To further deceive users, the threat actors attempted to digitally sign a malicious installer and hosted it on Dropbox.
Shamane Tan on professional growth - Cyber Security Decoded
On Cyber Security Decoded, Shamane Tan reflects on those who have shown her support during her career, and emphasizes the importance of giving back to others who are just starting out in #CyberSecurity. If you’re getting started in the #technology industry, seeking out mentorship can be vital for your career and building a ladder. And if you’re a leader, giving back by sharing your experiences by those looking to find a career path can be very rewarding and contribute to the overall success and growth of your organization.
How To Get The Jump On Ransomware: Address Cyberthreats With Comprehensive Business Continuity Planning
Confucius once said famously, “A man who does not plan long ahead will find trouble at his door.” No truer words could be spoken about today’s cyberthreat landscape. According to Cybersecurity Magazine, ransomware attacks are predicted to surge from occurring every 11 seconds now, to every two seconds over the next decade. As such, business continuity planning has never been more significant to individuals and organizations.