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#StopRansomware Outlines Defensive Tactics Against Interlock
CISA, FBI, and other agencies released a joint advisory on Interlock ransomware, active since 2024. The group uses FileFix and ClickFix vectors, double extortion, and multiple RATs. Operating globally, Interlock targets both Linux and Windows systems. Agencies recommend defensive tactics to mitigate risk and reduce potential impact.
Europol-Led Operation Eastwood Disrupts NoName057(16) DDoS Infrastructure
Operation Eastwood, led by Europol and Eurojust, disrupted the pro-Russian DDoS group NoName057(16), seizing over 100 servers and arresting multiple suspects across Europe. The takedown follows widespread attacks on Ukraine and NATO nations, marking a significant international step against ideologically driven cyber threats.
Salt Typhoon Breach Exposes U.S. Army National Guard Networks in 9-Month Espionage Campaign
Chinese state-backed actor Salt Typhoon infiltrated U.S. Army National Guard networks for nine months in 2024, stealing credentials, network diagrams, and PII. The breach, confirmed by DHS in 2025, highlights systemic cyber exposure and risks of follow-on attacks across military and civilian infrastructure.
Mass Exploitation of Microsoft SharePoint Zero-Days
Microsoft confirms active exploitation of CVE-2025-53770 and CVE-2025-53771 in SharePoint Server. Attackers achieve unauthenticated remote code execution by exploiting deserialization and path traversal flaws. Emergency patches are available for most versions. Organizations must patch immediately, rotate keys, and review IIS logs for signs of compromise such as "spinstall0.aspx."
FileFix Pushes Interlock RAT with Browser-Triggered PowerShell Execution Chain
DFIR Report and Proofpoint observed a May–June 2025 spike in Interlock RAT activity via FileFix—a new infection technique abusing browser-based file explorers to run hidden PowerShell scripts. The PHP variant of Interlock RAT enables stealthy reconnaissance, lateral movement, and persistence using Cloudflare tunneling and targeted domain enumeration.
MuddyWater, APT33 Lead Wave of Iranian Cyberattacks Against Industrial Sectors
Nozomi Networks reports a 133% surge in Iranian state-linked cyberattacks during May–June 2025, primarily targeting U.S. manufacturing and transportation. MuddyWater and APT33 led the wave, with OilRig, Fox Kitten, and others also active. These attacks reflect escalating geopolitical tensions and growing threats to critical infrastructure sectors.
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