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FIN7 and Bad USBs
The FBI has issued a flash alert about FIN7 targeting US defense industries with malicious USB devices labeled "LilyGO." Active since August 2021, the campaign uses impersonation tactics, posing as Amazon or the HHS. The USBs install keyloggers and malware, including Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, and Carbanak, to set up ransomware attacks.
APT29/NOBELIUM - EnvyScout
Sekoia reports APT29/NOBELIUM using malicious EnvyScout HTML attachments in phishing campaigns. These emails target foreign embassies in Iran and Turkey, leading to the deployment of CobaltStrike beacons through mounted ISO files.
Patchwork APT
Patchwork APT, an Indian threat actor, used spear-phishing attacks to exploit CVE-2017-11882 and deploy BADNEWS RAT in their latest campaign from late November to early December 2021. The campaign targets Pakistani entities in Bio-Science, Defense, and Health sectors. The RAT performs CMD execution, keystroke logging, and more.
FinalSite Ransomware
FinalSite, a SaaS provider for school websites, was hit by a ransomware attack on January 4, 2022, affecting over 8,000 schools globally. The attack disrupted emergency notifications, crucial for school closures and COVID-related updates. FinalSite is working with Charles River Associates and assures no client data was compromised. The ransomware strain remains undisclosed.
ONUS Compromised from Log4Shell
The ONUS cryptocurrency platform was compromised via the Log4Shell vulnerability, leading to the exposure of 2 million users' data. Attackers exploited insecure AWS S3 configurations to access sensitive information and deploy a backdoor, allowing further access. The attack revealed user EKYC data, personal information, and password hashes.
Purple Fox Rootkit
Minerva reports a malicious Telegram installer, identified by MalwareHunterTeam, spreading the Purple Fox rootkit. The installer evades detection, modifies the registry, and bypasses UAC. It then exfiltrates information on AV products to the C2 server and downloads the Purple Fox rootkit, compromising the victim's system.
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