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RomCom Threat Actor Attacks Ukrainian Politicians & US Healthcare Allies
RomCom, a threat actor, has reemerged targeting Ukrainian politicians and a US-based healthcare organization aiding refugees. BlackBerry reports that RomCom uses fake Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager installations to drop malicious payloads, focusing on intelligence collection related to geopolitical events in Ukraine and Western aid efforts. The malware is executed via RunDLL32, aiming to expand RomCom's knowledge for future campaigns.
An Ongoing Campaign of BEC Attacks
Sygnia's incident response team has identified a large-scale BEC campaign leveraging phishing emails and Adversary in the Middle (AiTM) tactics. The campaign targets Office365 accounts globally, using compromised credentials to add their own MFA devices and expand their reach. Attackers send phishing emails appearing from legitimate sources, leading victims to fraudulent login pages to steal credentials. This campaign spreads in a worm-like fashion, impacting numerous organizations.
Cadet Blizzard Recognized as the Culprit of Russian Data Wiper Malware
Microsoft has identified the Russian threat group Cadet Blizzard, formerly known as DEV-0586, as the culprit behind the WhisperGate data wiper and various disruptive cyber operations against Ukraine. Active since 2020, Cadet Blizzard has targeted consulting, emergency services, government, law enforcement, and technology sectors. The group uses compromised credentials, web shells, and "living off the land" techniques to maintain low profiles. Their activities peaked during the Russia-Ukraine conflict and resumed with defacement attacks in early 2023.
APT38 Poses as Financial Service Sector to Infiltrate Networks
APT38, a North Korean threat group, poses as financial entities and venture capital firms to infiltrate networks, targeting financial institutions in Japan, Taiwan, and the US. Recorded Future's Insikt Group identified 74 domains and 6 malicious files used in this campaign. APT38's activities align with their history of targeting cryptocurrency exchanges and banks to support the North Korean government financially.
Inside the Operations of the Royal Ransomware Gang
The Royal ransomware gang, emerging in September 2022 and linked to former Conti members, is identified as a significant threat. Recently associated with the BlackSuit encryptor, the gang may be considering rebranding due to law enforcement pressure. Operating in small teams, the group includes subgroups like Zeon, Silent Ransom Group, and BlackBasta, and allies with BlackCat/ALPHV, AvosLocker, and others. They utilize tools such as Emotet, IcedID, and Sliver for their attacks.
South Korean Industries Under Attack by North Korean APT
North Korean APT group ITG10, also known as ScarCruft or Richochet Chollima, targets South Korean entities across various sectors, including communication, education, energy, and government. Using malicious lure documents, ITG10 distributes RokRAT malware via PowerShell scripts. IBM's Security X-Force highlights the group's focus on strategic, political, and military information related to the Korean peninsula.
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