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New Phishing-as-a-Service, Robin Banks
IronNet researchers discover Robin Banks, a new PhaaS platform active since March 2022, offering phishing kits targeting major financial, entertainment, and tech services. Cybercriminals can create social engineering campaigns with ready-made kits for a monthly Bitcoin fee. The service has generated over $500,000 with ongoing updates.
IIS Extensions Leveraged For Persistent Backdoors
Microsoft 365 Defender reports increased use of malicious IIS extensions by threat actors to create persistent backdoors in servers. Often deployed after web shell attacks on Microsoft Exchange, these extensions support monitoring, command execution, credential dumping, and remote access, facilitating comprehensive attacks on compromised environments.
Volexity Identifies Malicious Browser Extension SHARPEXT
Volexity identifies SHARPEXT, a malicious browser extension stealing emails from Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, and Whale browsers. Associated with North Korean group Kimsuky, it targets individuals in strategic sectors. The malware, installed via a VBS script and PowerShell, has successfully exfiltrated thousands of emails.
STIFF#BIZON Threat Campaign
Securonix's STR team tracks the ongoing STIFF#BIZON campaign targeting high-profile entities in the Czech Republic and Poland. The attack chain starts with phishing emails carrying malicious files, leading to the execution of the Konni RAT for data theft and system control. Attribution remains uncertain but points to APT37 or APT28.
Threat Actor, KNOTWEED Targets Microsoft Users in Europe and Central American
Microsoft reports KNOTWEED targeting financial services and consulting firms in Europe and Central America. The group, linked to DSIRF, uses Windows and Adobe zero-day exploits and the Subzero malware. Attack methods include malicious PDFs and weaponized Excel documents to escalate privileges and obtain credentials.
Threat Actors Selling Data from 5.4 Million Twitter Accounts
A vulnerability reported in January 2022 exposed phone numbers and emails of 5.4 million Twitter users. Although patched, hacker "devil" is selling the data on Breached Forums for $30,000. The breach includes verified accounts of celebrities and companies.
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