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Russian Missile Attacks Disrupt Ukraine Telecommunication And Energy Infrastructure
Russian missile strikes on October 10th and 11th caused power outages and disrupted internet and mobile communications in Ukraine, reducing internet traffic by 35%. Critical infrastructure and services were impacted, prompting authorities to urge restricted use of mobile and electrical services. Ukraine relies on backup solutions and Starlink for connectivity.
COVID-19 Phishing Schemes Persist with Google Forms
Inky researchers report a spike in COVID-19 phishing schemes using Google Forms to steal credentials from small business owners. Attackers impersonate the SBA, tricking victims into disclosing sensitive information. With the upcoming winter months, expect an increase in such phishing emails. Verify communications from official sources only.
Pro-Russian Group Calls for Help in Launching DDoS Attacks
BleepingComputer reveals a pro-Russian group crowdsourcing DDoS attacks against Western countries, with financial incentives for participants. The project targets military and educational organizations in Ukraine and has over 400 members. Payouts range from 20,000 to 80,000 rubles for top contributors, highlighting the growing threat of organized cyberattacks.
New Attack Framework and RAT Strikes Impacts Windows, Linus and Mac Operating Systems
Cisco Talos discovers Alchimist, a new attack framework, and Insekt RAT, impacting Windows, Linux, and Mac OS. Written in Chinese, these tools enable remote access, system reconnaissance, and arbitrary command execution, highlighting the growing threat of cross-platform cyberattacks.
Magniber Ransomware Targets Home Users
HP's threat intelligence team tracks Magniber ransomware targeting home users with fake updates for anti-virus or Windows 10. The attack uses malicious JavaScript files to avoid detection, employing UAC bypass techniques and disabling system recovery. Ransom demands are at least $2,500 from affected victims.
Weaponized Excel Files Target Ukrainian Military
Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs discovered a campaign targeting Ukraine's military with weaponized Excel files disguised as salary spreadsheets. The infection chain uses macros to deliver DLL files and scheduled tasks to execute Cobalt Strike. Attackers bypass security tools and create persistence using COM functions.
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