Anvilogic Forge Threat Research Reports
Here you can find an accumulation of trending threats published weekly by the Anvilogic team.
We curate threat intelligence to provide situational awareness and actionable insights
Atomic detections that serve as the foundation of our detection framework.
Risk, pattern, and sequence-based detections utilizing the outputs of Threat Identifiers as a means of identifying actual threats.
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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.
The Ransomware Surge & Techniques Revealed in the Wave of Attacks
The report by Cisco Talos spotlights a significant rise in ransomware, introducing strains like Play and BlackSuit. Key targets include education and manufacturing. The study underscores the critical role of Multi-Factor Authentication and the necessity of comprehensive cybersecurity strategies against these sophisticated and evolving cyber threats.
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