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North Korean Actors Hauls in 100GB from Espionage Campaign
WithSecure reveals a North Korean cyber-espionage campaign by the Lazarus group, exfiltrating 100GB of data from sectors like healthcare, defense, and technology. The attackers exploited Zimbra software vulnerabilities and used custom malware, including Dtrack and GREASE, to steal sensitive information.
Vector Stealer Snatches RDP Files
Vector Stealer, a new info-stealing malware, targets RDP files and browser data to hijack sessions and steal sensitive information. Delivered via phishing emails with malicious macros, this malware stages data and exfiltrates it through various channels, posing a significant threat to online security.
Ice Breaker APT Eyes the Gaming and Gambling Industry
The Ice Breaker APT group has been targeting the gaming and gambling industry since September 2022, using social engineering to deploy backdoor malware and Houdini RAT. Their tactics involve posing as customers to trick support teams into downloading malicious files.
Relentless Phishing from Gamaredon
Gamaredon, a Russian threat group, persistently targets Ukrainian organizations with phishing campaigns. Deploying GammaLoad and GammaSteel malware variants, they aim to steal credentials and exfiltrate data from critical infrastructure, defense, and government sectors. CERT-UA reports at least 70 incidents in 2022.
Law Enforcement Intervenes in Hive Ransomware Operations
An international law enforcement operation led by the US Department of Justice and Europol seized Hive ransomware's Tor payment and data leak sites. The intervention prevented $130 million in ransom payments, provided decryption keys to over 1,300 victims, and disrupted Hive's operations.
Increased Levels of Cyber Threat from Russia and Iran
The U.K. NCSC alerts on increased cyber threats from Russian and Iranian groups targeting defense, education, government, NGOs, and think tanks. Spear-phishing campaigns leverage fake social media personas and event invitations to collect data and compromise email credentials.
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