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IcedID Spreads with Compromised Microsoft Exchange Servers
Intezer has observed a new IcedID malware campaign utilizing compromised Microsoft Exchange servers to send hijacked email threads for increased legitimacy. Historically a banking trojan, IcedID has evolved into a malware loader. The latest infection chain uses a zip file containing a malicious ISO with a DLL and LNK file, which, when executed, uses regsvr32 to deploy the malware.
eSentire Conti Leaks Analysis
eSentire's Threat Response Unit (TRU) analyzed Conti ransomware group leaks from 2021 and 2022, revealing their organized structure, use of operational manuals, and reliance on tools like Cobalt Strike, Mimikatz, and various LOLBins. The data leaks show Conti's detailed and efficient intrusion procedures.
Connecticut Airport Hit with Cyberattack
A cyberattack on Bradley International Airport's website, disclosed by CyberKnow and the Connecticut Airport Authority, occurred on March 29, 2022. Attackers left messages indicating the attack was in response to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, including statements like 'when the supply of weapons to Ukraine stops, attacks on the information structure of your country will instantly stop' and 'America, no one is afraid of you.' The U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) reports no evidence of a data breach. While CyberKnow attributed the attack to the Russian threat actor group Killnet, the exact perpetrators remain undetermined.
APT36's Transparent Tribe Campaign
Cisco Talos reports that Pakistan-based APT36 (Mythic Leopard) has been targeting Indian government and military entities since June 2021 with the Transparent Tribe campaign. Methods include fraudulent installers, malicious documents with Covid-19 themes, and archive files. Key payloads are CrimsonRAT, a python-based stager, and a .NET-based implant.
Lapsus$ Hacks Globant
Information Technology and Software company Globant has been breached by the Lapsus$ group, resulting in the leak of 70GB of data, including source code and admin passwords. Clients like BNP Paribas, Facebook, Abbott, Stifel, and DHL are potentially affected. Researchers from VX-Underground and Comparitech suggest the breach was due to poor password hygiene. Despite recent arrests, Lapsus$ continues its operations, undeterred.
MFA Prompt-Bombing
MFA prompt-bombing is a tactic used by threat groups like Lapsus$ and APT29 to bypass older MFA methods. Attackers bombard users with verification requests until they approve access, exploiting push-button verification. This technique was used in the SolarWinds compromise and recent breaches by Lapsus$, including the Microsoft breach. Mandiant explains that attackers issue multiple MFA requests to the end user’s device until they accept, allowing access. While FIDO2 implementation is a step forward, companies must strengthen their security frameworks to mitigate this threat.
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