Trend™ Research discusses the evolving tradecraft of threat actor Earth Ammit, proven by the advanced toolset used in its TIDRONE and VENOM campaigns that targeted the drone supply chain. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research, News and…
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Agenda Ransomware Group Adds SmokeLoader and NETXLOADER to Their Arsenal
During our monitoring of Agenda ransomware activities, we uncovered campaigns that made use of the SmokeLoader malware and a new loader we’ve named NETXLOADER. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research, News and Perspectives Read the original article:…
Agenda Ransomware Group Adds SmokeLoader and NETXLOADER to Their Arsenal
During our monitoring of Agenda ransomware activities, we uncovered campaigns that made use of the SmokeLoader malware and a new loader we’ve named NETXLOADER. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research, News and Perspectives Read the original article:…
Exploring PLeak: An Algorithmic Method for System Prompt Leakage
What is PLeak, and what are the risks associated with it? We explored this algorithmic technique and how it can be used to jailbreak LLMs, which could be leveraged by threat actors to manipulate systems and steal sensitive data. This…
Earth Kasha Updates TTPs in Latest Campaign Targeting Taiwan and Japan
This blog discusses the latest modifications observed in Earth Kasha’s TTPs from their latest campaign detected in March 2025 targeting Taiwan and Japan. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research, News and Perspectives Read the original article: Earth…
NVIDIA Riva Vulnerabilities Leave AI-Powered Speech and Translation Services at Risk
Trend Research uncovered misconfigurations in NVIDIA Riva deployments, with two vulnerabilities, CVE-2025-23242 and CVE-2025-23243, contributing to their exposure. These security flaws could lead to unauthorized access, resource abuse, and potential misuse or theft of AI-powered inference services, including speech recognition…
Earth Kurma APT Campaign Targets Southeast Asian Government, Telecom Sectors
An APT group dubbed Earth Kurma is actively targeting government and telecommunications organizations in Southeast Asia using advanced malware, rootkits, and trusted cloud services to conduct cyberespionage. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research, News and Perspectives Read…
Russian Infrastructure Plays Crucial Role in North Korean Cybercrime Operations
In this blog entry, we discuss how North Korea’s significant role in cybercrime – including campaigns attributed to Void Dokkaebi – is facilitated by extensive use of anonymization networks and the use of Russian IP ranges. This article has been…
FOG Ransomware Spread by Cybercriminals Claiming Ties to DOGE
This blog details our investigation of malware samples that conceal within them a FOG ransomware payload. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research, News and Perspectives Read the original article: FOG Ransomware Spread by Cybercriminals Claiming Ties to…
FOG Ransomware Spread by Cybercriminals Claiming Ties to DOGE
This blog details our investigation of malware samples that conceal within them a FOG ransomware payload. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research, News and Perspectives Read the original article: FOG Ransomware Spread by Cybercriminals Claiming Ties to…
CrazyHunter Campaign Targets Taiwanese Critical Sectors
This blog entry details research on emerging ransomware group CrazyHunter, which has launched a sophisticated campaign aimed at Taiwan’s essential services. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research, News and Perspectives Read the original article: CrazyHunter Campaign Targets…
CrazyHunter Campaign Targets Taiwanese Critical Sectors
This blog entry details research on emerging ransomware group CrazyHunter, which has launched a sophisticated campaign aimed at Taiwan’s essential services. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research, News and Perspectives Read the original article: CrazyHunter Campaign Targets…
ZDI-23-1527 and ZDI-23-1528: The Potential Impact of Overly Permissive SAS Tokens on PC Manager Supply Chains
In ZDI-23-1527 and ZDI-23-1528 we uncover two possible scenarios where attackers could have compromised the Microsoft PC Manager supply chain. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research, News and Perspectives Read the original article: ZDI-23-1527 and ZDI-23-1528: The…
BPFDoor’s Hidden Controller Used Against Asia, Middle East Targets
A controller linked to BPF backdoor can open a reverse shell, enabling deeper infiltration into compromised networks. Recent attacks have been observed targeting the telecommunications, finance, and retail sectors across South Korea, Hong Kong, Myanmar, Malaysia, and Egypt. This article…
Incomplete NVIDIA Patch to CVE-2024-0132 Exposes AI Infrastructure and Data to Critical Risks
A previously disclosed vulnerability in NVIDIA Container Toolkit has an incomplete patch, which, if exploited, could put a wide range of AI infrastructure and sensitive data at risk. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research, News and Perspectives…
CTEM + CREM: Aligning Your Cybersecurity Strategy
Cyber threats evolve daily, and organizations need to move beyond traditional security approaches to stay ahead. That’s why Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM), a concept introduced by Gartner, has been gaining traction. CTEM isn’t just another cybersecurity buzzword; it’s a…
GTC 2025: AI, Security & The New Blueprint
From quantum leaps to AI factories, GTC 2025 proved one thing: the future runs on secure foundations. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research, News and Perspectives Read the original article: GTC 2025: AI, Security & The New…
Capacity is Critical in Riskier Threat Landscape
International cooperation, reporting, and capacity building are critical to enhance cybersecurity defenses. Effective governance in an increasingly risky landscape requires visibility as well as coordinated vulnerability disclosure. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research, News and Perspectives Read…
The Espionage Toolkit of Earth Alux: A Closer Look at its Advanced Techniques
The cyberespionage techniques of Earth Alux, a China-linked APT group, are putting critical industries at risk. The attacks, aimed at the APAC and Latin American regions, leverage powerful tools and techniques to remain hidden while stealing sensitive data. This article…
The Espionage Toolkit of Earth Alux: A Closer Look at its Advanced Techniques
The cyberespionage techniques of Earth Alux, a China-linked APT group, are putting critical industries at risk. The attacks, aimed at the APAC and Latin American regions, leverage powerful tools and techniques to remain hidden while stealing sensitive data. This article…