To Get Around Security, Hackers Use This Old Trick

An old vulnerability in Intel drivers is being exploited by cybercriminals in an attempt to gain access to networks. This is in the form of a security flaw that enables them to get around cybersecurity measures and bypass security systems.  

According to cybersecurity researchers at CrowdStrike, one of the groups tracking the attack is Scattered Spider, also known as Roasted 0ktapus and UNC3944. This group is responsible for the attack on Windows PCs. The campaign has been identified as the work of a cybercriminal group. 

As a financially motivated cybercrime operation, Scattered Spider is described by researchers as especially interested in targeting business outsourcing companies and telecom companies. Obtaining access to the mobile carrier network is the project’s main objective.  

Attackers may have initially used phishing attacks using SMS messages to gain access to networks by stealing usernames and passwords. This is to get into them. Several instances have been recorded where attackers have hacked into devices and exploited this access to gain access to other credentials. The group appears to be engaged in SIM-swapping attacks as well.   

As soon as Scattered Spider has gained access to a network, it m

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