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CVE-2023-34362: Signs of Clop & MOVEit Dates Back to 2021
The MOVEit vulnerability, CVE-2023-34362, has been exploited by the Clop ransomware gang since 2021. Researchers from Kroll and Huntress revealed that Clop meticulously planned for mass exploitation, with significant activity noted in April 2022 and early as July 2021. Recent attacks starting May 27, 2023, targeted numerous organizations for data theft and extortion, leveraging the long US holiday weekend. Clop has notified victims, demanding communication by June 14, 2023.
Bl00dy Ransomware Compromises Indian University
The Bl00dy ransomware gang is actively targeting educational institutions using the PaperCut NG vulnerability CVE-2023-27350. The FBI and CISA issued advisories about this threat on May 12, 2023. Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL) reported that Bl00dy has targeted at least six colleges and schools since May 1st. Their latest attack compromised an Indian university, with the group providing screenshots of their administrative access via RDP.
North Korea Refines Social Media Tactics for Targeting of Specific Sectors
A joint advisory from US and South Korean intelligence agencies warns of North Korean threat group Kimsuky targeting education, media, and think tanks. Kimsuky uses refined social media tactics and spearphishing for information collection. By impersonating trusted sources, Kimsuky tricks victims into exposing sensitive information, aiding the regime's cyber espionage efforts.
UAC-0006 Distributes SmokeLoader Backdoor
On May 29, 2023, CERT-UA reported a campaign by UAC-0006 distributing SmokeLoader malware via phishing emails. The emails contain archive attachments (HTML, VHDX, VHD) leading to a JavaScript loader that downloads and installs SmokeLoader. An error led to a Cobalt Strike beacon in one case. The campaign uses Russian domains and repurposed tools, attributed to UAC-0006.
Void Rabisu Shifts Motives for Geopolitical Opportunities
Trend Micro has identified a shift in Void Rabisu's motives, now targeting Ukrainian government, military, energy, and utilities sectors, as well as European and US allies. Since October 2022, Void Rabisu has deployed the RomCom backdoor, refining it for command execution and detection evasion. The group uses Google Ads and phishing to distribute RomCom, posing as legitimate software like AstraChat. The malware's capabilities include data exfiltration, remote access, and cryptocurrency theft.
G20 Nations Face Cyber Threats from Chinese APT Group
The Chinese APT group SharpPanda is targeting government entities in G20 nations, using spearphishing with outdated Microsoft Office vulnerabilities and backdoor malware for espionage. Researchers from Cyble report that the group's activities have increased since 2018. SharpPanda uses tools like RoyalRoad to exploit vulnerabilities and establish persistence, gathering sensitive data from targeted systems.
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