Microsoft released several patches for multiple vulnerabilities during the Patch Tuesday for August 2024. One of the vulnerabilities listed by Microsoft was the CVE-2024-38106. This vulnerability is associated with Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation affecting multiple Microsoft Windows OSes including Windows…
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Google Patches Actively Exploited Android 0-day Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Google has released a patch addressing a critical zero-day vulnerability that has been actively exploited. This vulnerability, CVE-2024-32896, is a privilege escalation flaw within the Android Framework component. The patch, part of the Android Security Bulletin for September 2024, underscores…
FBI Warns that North Korean Hackers Aggressively Attacking Employees of Crypto Companies
The FBI has issued a stark warning to cryptocurrency companies, highlighting increased sophisticated cyberattacks orchestrated by North Korean hackers. These attacks, primarily targeting employees within the decentralized finance (DeFi) and cryptocurrency sectors, are part of a broader strategy to steal…
New Fury Stealer Attacking Victims to Steal Login Passwords
A new malicious software named “Fury Stealer” has been detected, posing a significant threat to online security. The malware, created by an unidentified threat actor, is designed to steal sensitive information, including login passwords, from unsuspecting victims. Cybersecurity analyst MonThreat…
RCE Vulnerability in D-Link WAP Let Attackers Gain Remote Access
The D-Link DAP-2310 Wireless Access Point (WAP) has been identified as vulnerable to remote code execution (RCE). Dark Wolf Solutions discovered this vulnerability, which seriously threatens users by allowing attackers to gain unauthorized remote access. This guide delves into the…
New ManticoraLoader – Malware Attacking Citrix Users To Steal Data
Cyble Research & Intelligence Labs has recently found information about a new type of malware-as-a-service (MaaS) called ‘ManticoraLoader’ in some underground forums. Since August 8, 2024, on forums and Telegram, this MaaS service has been offered by the threat group…
Verkada Pay $2.95 Million Failed To Secure Data Lead To Massive Breach
The FTC has ordered Verkada to implement a comprehensive information security program to address its lax security practices that allowed a hacker to compromise customer security cameras. Verkada will pay a $2.95 million fine for violating the CAN-SPAM Act by…
New Custom Malware “Tickler” Attack Satellite Devices
Microsoft identified a new custom multi-stage backdoor, “Tickler,” deployed by the Iranian state-sponsored threat actor Peach Sandstorm between April and July 2024. Targeting sectors like satellite, communications equipment, oil and gas, and government, Tickler has been used to gather intelligence.…
North Korean Hackers Actively Exploiting Chromium RCE Zero-Day In The Wild
Microsoft has identified a North Korean threat actor, Citrine Sleet, exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Chromium (CVE-2024-7971) to gain remote code execution on cryptocurrency targets. The threat actor deployed the FudModule rootkit, previously attributed to Diamond Sleet, suggesting potential shared…
Head Mare Hacktivist Group Exploit WinRAR Vulnerability To Encrypt Windows And Linux
Head Mare, a Russian-focused hacktivist group, gained notoriety in 2023 by targeting organizations in Russia and Belarus as they employ phishing tactics to distribute WinRAR archives exploiting the CVE-2023-38831 vulnerability, gaining initial access to victims’ systems. Once inside, they steal…
Beware Of New Phishing Attack That Mimics ScreenConnect And Zoom
Zoom is a widely used videotelephony software used for virtual meetings, and its wide audience base attracts the hackers most. Cyble Research & Intelligence Labs (CRIL) has uncovered a sophisticated phishing operation targeting Zoom users. The scheme utilizes a fraudulent…
Chrome Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code Remotely
The stable channel for desktops has been updated to version 128.0.6613.119/.120 for Windows and Mac, and 128.0.6613.119 for Linux. This update will be gradually rolled out over the coming days and weeks. For those using the Extended Stable channel, version…
Researchers Detailed Russian Hacktivist/State Hackers Tactics
The People’s Cyber Army of Russia is a Russian hacktivist group known for its strategic use of DDoS attacks and other disruptive tactics. Operating as part of the broader Russian cyber warfare landscape, the group has been involved in several…
Ransomhub Attacked 210 Victims Since Feb 2024, CISA Released Advisory For Defenders
The FBI, CISA, MS-ISAC, and HHS have released a joint advisory detailing known RansomHub ransomware indicators of compromise (IOCs) and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). RansomHub, a ransomware-as-a-service variant, has been active since February 2024, targeting various critical infrastructure sectors,…
Iranian Hackers Using Multi-Stage Malware To Attack Govt And Defense Sectors Via LinkedIn
Microsoft has identified a new Iranian state-sponsored threat actor, Peach Sandstorm, deploying a custom multi-stage backdoor named Tickler. This backdoor has been used to target various sectors, including satellite, communications equipment, oil and gas, and government, in the United States…
Operation Oxidovy, Threat Actors Targeting Government And Military Officials
The recent campaign targeting the Czech Republic involves a malicious ZIP file that contains a decoy LNK file and a batch script. The LNK runs the batch script, which spawns a decoy PDF document and renames a masqueraded PDF file…
CloudSOC – An OpenSource Project for SOC & Security Analysts
Security Operations Centers (SOCs) and security analysts are under immense pressure to stay ahead of potential attacks. Enter CloudSOC, an open-source project designed to empower SOC teams and security analysts by providing a modern architecture that leverages open-source tools for…
Operation DevilTiger, APT Hackers 0-Day Exploitation Tactics Exposed
The APT-Q-12 group, also known as Pseudo Hunter, is a Northeast Asian threat actor linked to Darkhotel, which primarily targets East Asian countries, including China, North Korea, Japan, and South Korea. They employ sophisticated techniques to infiltrate systems and steal…
Critical Atlassian Vulnerability Exploited To Connect Servers In Mining Networks
Hackers usually shift their attention towards Atlassian due to flaws in its software, especially in products like Confluence, which put organizations’ private data at risk. There are many exploits accessible over the Internet, and the ease of the attack vector…
BlackByte Hackers Exploiting VMware ESXi Auth Bypass Vulnerability
BlackByte, a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) group that surfaced about mid-2021 appears to have traces of Conti’s evolution. It uses productive sophistication such as bypassing security measures through the use of kernel-level exploited drivers, inducing self-replicating ransomware with worm features, and leveraging…