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Malicious Scheduled Tasks Reveal A Russian Campaign Against the Ukrainian Government
Mandiant identifies a Russian campaign against the Ukrainian government using trojanized ISO files masquerading as Windows 10 installers. The attack involves malicious scheduled tasks communicating with a TOR site, aiming to exfiltrate data. Linked to UNC4166 and GRU operations, the campaign reflects sophisticated espionage tactics.
Russian Threat Group, Initiate Credential Harvesting Campaign Across Many Verticals
Recorded Future's Insikt Group reports Russian threat group TAG-53 targeting aerospace, defense, government, and other sectors in a credential harvesting campaign. The group, linked to Callisto Group, COLDRIVER, and SEABORGIUM, uses spoofed Microsoft login pages and recurring infrastructure traits like specific domain names and TLS certificates.
Russia's Cyber Aggression Against Ukraine May Escalate During Winter
Microsoft warns of escalating Russian cyber aggression against Ukraine's critical infrastructure during winter. Predictions include increased attacks on energy, water systems, and supply routes. The warning extends beyond Ukraine, with potential cyberattacks on countries aiding Ukraine, influenced by economic and social factors.
Vice Society A Threat Group of Opportunity
Palo Alto Unit42 profiles Vice Society, a ransomware group targeting various industries, notably education and healthcare, since 2021. Known for exploiting the PrintNightmare vulnerability and using HelloKitty and Zeppelin ransomware, Vice Society times attacks with the school year calendar. California, Texas, and Pennsylvania are among the most affected states.
Iranian Threat Actor Launches New 'Fantasy' Data Wiper
ESET reveals that Iranian threat group Agrius has deployed a new data wiper named 'Fantasy' in supply-chain attacks targeting organizations in Hong Kong, Israel, and South Africa. The 'Fantasy' wiper overwrites files and the master record, but recovery has been possible for some victims, with damages reversed within hours.
Activities from a Truebot Infections
Cisco Talos reports a rise in Truebot malware infections since August 2022. Distributed via phishing, botnets, USB infections, and Raspberry Robin, Truebot acts as a downloader for data exfiltration tools like Teleport and deploys Clop ransomware. Truebot infections link to Silence Group and TA505, with post-compromise activities including data theft.
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