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Agent Tesla Campaign with LNK Files Built from Quantum Builder
Zscaler ThreatLabz researchers identify a campaign spreading Agent Tesla malware using LNK files created with Quantum Builder. The attack begins with a spearphishing email containing a ZIP file with an LNK file. Upon execution, PowerShell scripts and LOLBins are used to deliver Agent Tesla, bypassing user access control and establishing FTP communication for C2.
APT28 Abuses PowerPoint Mouse Movement to Avoid Macros
Cluster25 researchers reveal APT28's new infection method using PowerPoint's mouse movement feature to bypass macros and execute malicious PowerShell scripts. The attack delivers Graphite malware, using OneDrive for payload storage and Microsoft Graph API for C&C communication.
New Microsoft Exchange Zero-Days CVE-2022-41040 & CVE-2022-41082
GTSC reports new zero-day vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server (versions 2013, 2016, and 2019): CVE-2022-41040 (SSRF) and CVE-2022-41082 (RCE). These vulnerabilities require authenticated access and allow remote code execution via PowerShell. Microsoft provides detection and mitigation guidelines as fixes are being developed.
Espionage Efforts from Chinese Threat Actor Targets Tibet
Recorded Future's research uncovers Chinese threat group TA413's espionage campaigns against the Tibetan community and European organizations. TA413 exploits vulnerabilities such as Follina and Sophos firewall flaws, using custom malware like the LOWZERO backdoor to target government, non-profit, and research entities.
The Dangers of Inbox Rules
Red Canary's latest report exposes how threat actors leverage email inbox rules for business email compromise (BEC). Attackers use auto-forwarding, rerouting, and deleting emails to gain persistence and exfiltrate data. Admin account compromises can lead to widespread rule creation, complicating incident response.
Analyzing TeamTNT Attacks
AquaSec researchers analyze TeamTNT's activities, revealing their attacks on cloud environments. TeamTNT targets misconfigured Docker instances to deploy Bitcoin encryption solvers and cryptominers. Their methods include using rootkits, creating cronjobs for persistence, and executing scripts via GitHub.
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