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Hackers Arrested from Tampering with Radiation Alert System
Spanish police arrested two former contractors for hacking Spain's radioactivity alert network (RAR) between March and June 2021. The attackers disrupted 300 sensors and targeted the control center's web application. The National Police traced the activity to a public network in Madrid.
Ukrainian IT Army Disrupting Russian Online Services
The Ukrainian IT Army disrupted 750 Russian online resources, including the Foreign Ministry and military agencies, between July 11-24. The Ministry of Digital Transformation stated the attacks were in retaliation for Russian missile and gunfire assaults on Ukrainian cities.
Red Canary's Intelligence Insights For June 2022
Red Canary's June 2022 intelligence report highlights Qakbot's rise to the top threat, with Mimikatz and Impacket also ranking high. Emotet moved up to #5, and BumbleBee loader activity increased, reflecting a slight overall growth in threat volume among Red Canary customers.
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.
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