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FBI Flags Fraudulent Emergency Data Requests Using Compromised Government Emails
The FBI reports a surge in cybercriminals exploiting compromised government emails to submit fraudulent emergency data requests, targeting U.S. companies with urgent false claims. Initially popularized by groups like Lapsus$, this tactic now circulates on cyber forums. The FBI urges businesses to verify requests and strengthen security protocols against this escalating threat.
INTERPOL’s Operation Synergia II Targets Phishing, Ransomware, and Info-Stealers Across 95 Nations
INTERPOL’s Operation Synergia II took down global cybercrime networks from April to August 2024, targeting phishing, ransomware, and info-stealers across 95 nations. The operation, with assistance from major cybersecurity firms, led to 41 arrests and the seizure of 59 servers, showcasing a robust global alliance against cyber threats.
EDR Bypass Tool Exploited in Extortion Scheme
Unit 42’s analysis reveals how threat actors used the EDR bypass tool "disabler.exe" in a complex extortion attack, gaining network access via the Atera tool and evading defenses through advanced tactics. With tactics overlapping Conti’s playbook, the attack exemplifies growing cybercrime sophistication and the rise of AV/EDR evasion tools on forums.
Ransomware Alliances Amplify Threat of Skilled Social Engineering Actors Scattered Spider
ReliaQuest’s investigation reveals a ten-hour breach at a manufacturing organization, where threat actor Scattered Spider exploited help desk processes to reset critical accounts and gain privileged access. In collaboration with the RansomHub ransomware group, they bypassed MFA, exfiltrated sensitive data, and encrypted systems, exposing severe security gaps in response protocols.
Operation Magnus Seizes Key Servers, Halts Redline and Meta Infostealer Activities
In a multi-agency cyber crackdown on October 28, 2024, Operation Magnus dismantled the network infrastructure behind Redline and Meta infostealers. This takedown, led by Dutch and U.S. law enforcement, cut off access to servers used for data theft, disrupting tools that cybercriminals have used to harvest sensitive information since 2020. Authorities now hold critical insights into the malware's operators and distribution networks, with further legal actions expected.
Microsoft Adds Intelligence on Midnight Blizzard’s RDP-Based Attacks Amid Ongoing Phishing Wave
Microsoft reports that Russian threat group Midnight Blizzard has launched an RDP-based phishing campaign aimed at defense, government, and tech sectors worldwide. By using signed RDP files in highly targeted emails, the group establishes remote sessions to gather sensitive data, leveraging local resources and deploying malware for persistent access. CERT-UA and Amazon provided additional mitigation advice and disrupted malicious infrastructure tied to the campaign.
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