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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.
Neopets Exposes Personal Data in Breach
On July 19, 2022, Neopets experienced a data breach exposing personal information of 69 million members. Hacker "TarTarX" sold the data online, including names, emails, and passwords. Users are advised to monitor Neopets support channels for updates and further information.
GoMet Backdoor Used to Target Ukraine
Cisco Talos reports GoMet backdoor targeting Ukraine, likely from Russian actors. The campaign aims at a software development company, suggesting potential supply chain attacks. GoMet uses novel persistence techniques and capabilities like job scheduling and daisy chaining, detected through a suspicious Windows update task.
Russia APT29 Leverages Online Storage Services
Palo Alto's Unit42 identifies Russian APT29 using Google Drive and Dropbox for malware delivery, targeting diplomatic missions. Phishing campaigns drop EnvyScout malware via Dropbox and download additional payloads like Cobalt Strike from Google Drive, leveraging the trust in these services.
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