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USB-Driven Threats Orchestrated by UNC4990's Financially-Motivated Campaign
UNC4990, identified as a financially motivated threat group, employs sophisticated tactics involving USB devices to initiate malware infections. Through Mandiant's analysis, the campaign's reliance on legitimate websites like Ars Technica, GitHub, GitLab, and Vimeo for payload hosting emerges as a key evasion strategy. Utilizing encoded LNK files and the EMPTYSPACE downloader, the group targets Italy-based users, complicating detection efforts. The operation's complexity is further demonstrated by the use of QUIETBOARD, a modular backdoor, highlighting the importance of robust removable device policies for organizational defense.
Inside a AWS Incident with Invictus: Analyzing the Attack for Detection Insights
Invictus's detailed investigation into a month-long AWS intrusion reveals the attackers' adeptness in evading detection while exploiting AWS services. Through phases of discovery, exploitation, and evasion, insights into their techniques offer valuable lessons for bolstering cloud security against sophisticated threats.
Trending Threat: Defensive Recommendations for Ivanti VPN Vulnerabilities
Recommendations for the latest Ivanti VPN vulnerabilities which have been actively exploited by bad actors.
Russian Cyber Espionage Hits Microsoft: Leadership Emails Exfiltrated in Breach
Russian group Midnight Blizzard breached Microsoft, starting with a password spray attack on a legacy account. They compromised email accounts of senior leadership, exploiting an absence of MFA and abusing OAuth applications. The attack is part of a broader campaign targeting government and tech sectors in the U.S. and Europe.
BianLian's Evolving Tactics Tracked with Connections to Makop
BianLian ransomware, tracked by Unit 42, targets diverse sectors globally, using compromised credentials and exploiting vulnerabilities like ProxyShell. Their methods align with Makop's, suggesting shared resources. BianLian's shift from double extortion to data extortion tactics indicates a trend towards faster, more direct ransomware strategies.
Kassika Ransomware Gang Emerges with Signs of Familiarity
The Kassika ransomware gang, identified by Trend Micro, uses the BYOVD tactic for attacks, notably targeting the Martini driver. They exhibit code similarities with the defunct BlackMatter gang, initiating attacks through phishing and leveraging tools like PsExec. Kassika's encryption techniques and ransom demands reflect advanced, evolving cyber threats.
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