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SEXi / APT Inc Ransomware - What You Need To Know

Jul 25, 2024 By Graham Cluley In Tripwire

Don't worry, I'm not trying to conjure images in your mind of Rod Stewart in his iconic leopard print trousers. Instead, I want to warn you about a cybercrime group that has gained notoriety for attacking VMware ESXi servers since February 2024.

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CVE discovery, PoC Development, IAB Listings, to Ransomware Attacks: How Cybercriminal Forums Facilitate the Lifecycle

Jul 25, 2024 By Cymon In CYJAX

By Olivia Betts and Adam Price In July 2024, CloudFlare identified that it can take cybercriminals as little as 22 minutes to weaponise a publicly available Proof-of-Concept (PoC) exploit following its release. The IT services management company noted an increase in scanning for disclosed Common and in attempts to weaponise available PoCs across 2023 and 2024.

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Daggerfly Enhances Malware Toolkit to Target All Major Operating Systems

Jul 24, 2024 By Foresiet In Foresiet

The Chinese espionage group Daggerfly, also known as Evasive Panda or Bronze Highland, has significantly upgraded its malware arsenal, allowing it to target a wide range of operating systems including Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android. This development marks a notable escalation in the group's cyber capabilities, as detailed in a recent analysis by Symantec.

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CTI Roundup: MuddyWater Deploys BugSleep Malware, New Attack From Void Banshee

Jul 24, 2024 By Tanium In Tanium

MuddyWater deploys BugSleep malware, researchers discover malicious files on the npm registry, and Void Banshee exploits a Microsoft MHTML flaw.

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Lumma Stealer Packed with CypherIt Distributed Using Falcon Sensor Update Phishing Lure

Jul 24, 2024 By Counter Adversary Operations In CrowdStrike

On July 23, 2024, CrowdStrike Intelligence identified the phishing domain crowdstrike-office365com, which impersonates CrowdStrike and delivers malicious ZIP and RAR files containing a Microsoft Installer (MSI) loader. The loader ultimately executes Lumma Stealer packed with CypherIt.

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Sue Bergamo on Data Security Decoded - On Diversity

Jul 24, 2024 By Rubrik In Rubrik

Dive deep into the world of #CyberSecurity leadership in this episode of Data Security Decoded, featuring Sue Bergamo, CISO and CIO at BTE Partners. Sue brings to the table an incredible perspective on the importance of diversity and the strength of unique perspectives. Sue advocates for empowering individuals to stand up for their ideas, especially when navigating through incidents, ensuring a resilient and innovative response to any crisis.

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Ransomware: Attackers resort to old-school techniques and minimal investment

Jul 23, 2024 By Sam Manjarres In WatchGuard

The modus operandi of cybercriminals is constantly changing. It comes as no surprise that, every so often, hackers switch up their methods to become more evasive. However, contrary to what we might imagine, these changes don’t always have to be innovative, or involve new attack strategies. Cybercriminals are increasingly opting to employ old-school techniques, and couple this with minimal investment.

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Abusing BOINC: FakeUpdates Campaign Bundling Malware with Legitimate Software

Jul 23, 2024 By Arctic Wolf In Arctic Wolf

Beginning in early July 2024, Arctic Wolf responded to multiple SocGholish/FakeUpdate intrusions that resulted in a seemingly benign payload being delivered as a second-stage download. The zip file payload contained software from the Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing (BOINC) project, open-source software that allows users to contribute computing power to scientific research projects focused on solving complex calculations.

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Threat Actor Distributes Python-Based Information Stealer Using a Fake Falcon Sensor Update Lure

Jul 23, 2024 By Counter Adversary Operations In CrowdStrike

On July 23, 2024, CrowdStrike Intelligence identified a malicious ZIP file containing a Python-based information stealer now tracked as Connecio. A threat actor distributed this file days after the July 19, 2024, single content update for CrowdStrike’s Falcon sensor — which impacted Windows operating systems — was identified and a fix was deployed. The ZIP file uses the filename CrowdStrike Falcon.zip in an attempt to masquerade as a Falcon update.

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Cyber Threats in TON: How to Identify and Mitigate Risks

Jul 23, 2024 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses

The Open Network (TON) is an innovative blockchain platform designed to enable a new era of decentralized applications and services. With its growing popularity, TON has attracted not only developers and users but also cybercriminals seeking to exploit its vulnerabilities. Understanding the potential cyber threats within the TON ecosystem is crucial for users and developers alike to safeguard their assets and data. In this blog post, we will delve into the various cyber threats facing TON, explore how to identify these risks, and provide strategies to mitigate them effectively.

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