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Hackers Use Fake GlobalProtect VPN Software in New WikiLoader Malware Attack https://thehackernews.com/2024/09/hackers-use-fake-globalprotect-vpn.html A new malware campaign is spoofing Palo Alto Networks' GlobalProtect VPN software to deliver a variant of the WikiLoader (aka WailingCrab) loader by means of a search engine optimization (SEO) campaign. The malvertising activity, observed in June 2024, is a departure from previously observed tactics wherein the malware has been propagated via traditional phishing emails, Unit 42 researchers

Hacktivists Exploits WinRAR Vulnerability in Attacks Against Russia and Belarus https://thehackernews.com/2024/09/hacktivists-exploits-winrar.html A hacktivist group known as Head Mare has been linked to cyber attacks that exclusively target organizations located in Russia and Belarus. "Head Mare uses more up-to-date methods for obtaining initial access," Kaspersky said in a Monday analysis of the group's tactics and tools. "For instance, the attackers took advantage of the relatively recent CVE-2023-38831 vulnerability in WinRAR, which

New Rust-Based Ransomware Cicada3301 Targets Windows and Linux Systems https://thehackernews.com/2024/09/new-rust-based-ransomware-cicada3301.html Cybersecurity researchers have unpacked the inner workings of a new ransomware variant called Cicada3301 that shares similarities with the now-defunct BlackCat (aka ALPHV) operation. "It appears that Cicada3301 ransomware primarily targets small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), likely through opportunistic attacks that exploit vulnerabilities as the initial access vector," cybersecurity

Rocinante Trojan Poses as Banking Apps to Steal Sensitive Data from Brazilian Android Users https://thehackernews.com/2024/09/rocinante-trojan-poses-as-banking-apps.html Mobile users in Brazil are the target of a new malware campaign that delivers a new Android banking trojan named Rocinante. "This malware family is capable of performing keylogging using the Accessibility Service, and is also able to steal PII from its victims using phishing screens posing as different banks," Dutch security company ThreatFabric said. "Finally, it can use all this exfiltrated

Secrets Exposed: Why Your CISO Should Worry About Slack https://thehackernews.com/2024/09/secrets-exposed-why-your-ciso-should.html In the digital realm, secrets (API keys, private keys, username and password combos, etc.) are the keys to the kingdom. But what if those keys were accidentally left out in the open in the very tools we use to collaborate every day? A Single Secret Can Wreak Havoc Imagine this: It's a typical Tuesday in June 2024. Your dev team is knee-deep in sprints, Jira tickets are flying, and Slack is

New Flaws in Microsoft macOS Apps Could Allow Hackers to Gain Unrestricted Access https://thehackernews.com/2024/09/new-flaws-in-microsoft-macos-apps-could.html Eight vulnerabilities have been uncovered in Microsoft applications for macOS that an adversary could exploit to gain elevated privileges or access sensitive data by circumventing the operating system's permissions-based model, which revolves around the Transparency, Consent, and Control (TCC) framework. "If successful, the adversary could gain any privileges already granted to the affected

Ex-Engineer Charged in Missouri for Failed $750,000 Bitcoin Extortion Attempt https://thehackernews.com/2024/09/ex-engineer-charged-in-missouri-for.html A 57-year-old man from the U.S. state of Missouri has been arrested in connection with a failed data extortion campaign that targeted his former employer. Daniel Rhyne of Kansas City, Missouri, has been charged with one count of extortion in relation to a threat to cause damage to a protected computer, one count of intentional damage to a protected computer, and one count of wire fraud. He was

RansomHub Ransomware Group Targets 210 Victims Across Critical Sectors https://thehackernews.com/2024/09/ransomhub-ransomware-group-targets-210.html Threat actors linked to the RansomHub ransomware group encrypted and exfiltrated data from at least 210 victims since its inception in February 2024, the U.S. government said. The victims span various sectors, including water and wastewater, information technology, government services and facilities, healthcare and public health, emergency services, food and agriculture, financial services,

Webinar: Learn to Boost Cybersecurity with AI-Powered Vulnerability Management https://thehackernews.com/2024/09/webinar-learn-to-boost-cybersecurity.html The world of cybersecurity is in a constant state of flux. New vulnerabilities emerge daily, and attackers are becoming more sophisticated. In this high-stakes game, security leaders need every advantage they can get. That's where Artificial Intelligence (AI) comes in. AI isn't just a buzzword; it's a game-changer for vulnerability management. AI is poised to revolutionize vulnerability

Next-Generation Attacks, Same Targets - How to Protect Your Users' Identities https://thehackernews.com/2024/09/next-generation-attacks-same-targets.html The FBI and CISA Issue Joint Advisory on New Threats and How to Stop Ransomware Note: on August 29, the FBI and CISA issued a joint advisory as part of their ongoing #StopRansomware effort to help organizations protect against ransomware. The latest advisory, AA24-242A, describes a new cybercriminal group and its attack methods. It also details three important actions to take today to mitigate

Malicious npm Packages Mimicking 'noblox.js' Compromise Roblox Developers’ Systems https://thehackernews.com/2024/09/malicious-npm-packages-mimicking.html Roblox developers are the target of a persistent campaign that seeks to compromise systems through bogus npm packages, once again underscoring how threat actors continue to exploit the trust in the open-source ecosystem to deliver malware. "By mimicking the popular 'noblox.js' library, attackers have published dozens of packages designed to steal sensitive data and compromise systems," Checkmarx

North Korean Hackers Deploy FudModule Rootkit via Chrome Zero-Day Exploit https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/north-korean-hackers-deploy-fudmodule.html A recently patched security flaw in Google Chrome and other Chromium web browsers was exploited as a zero-day by North Korean actors in a campaign designed to deliver the FudModule rootkit. The development is indicative of the persistent efforts made by the nation-state adversary, which had made a habit of incorporating rafts of Windows zero-day exploits into its arsenal in recent months.

Cyberattackers Exploit Google Sheets for Malware Control in Likely Espionage Campaign https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/cyberattackers-exploit-google-sheets.html Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a novel malware campaign that leverages Google Sheets as a command-and-control (C2) mechanism. The activity, detected by Proofpoint starting August 5, 2024, impersonates tax authorities from governments in Europe, Asia, and the U.S., with the goal of targeting over 70 organizations worldwide by means of a bespoke tool called Voldemort that's equipped to

Iranian Hackers Set Up New Network to Target U.S. Political Campaigns https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/iranian-hackers-set-up-new-network-to.html Cybersecurity researchers have unearthed new network infrastructure set up by Iranian threat actors to support activities linked to the recent targeting of U.S. political campaigns. Recorded Future's Insikt Group has linked the infrastructure to a threat it tracks as GreenCharlie, an Iran-nexus cyber threat group that overlaps with APT42, Charming Kitten, Damselfly, Mint Sandstorm (formerly

Breaking Down AD CS Vulnerabilities: Insights for InfoSec Professionals https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/breaking-down-ad-cs-vulnerabilities.html The most dangerous vulnerability you’ve never heard of. In the world of cybersecurity, vulnerabilities are discovered so often, and at such a high rate, that it can be very difficult to keep up with. Some vulnerabilities will start ringing alarm bells within your security tooling, while others are far more nuanced, but still pose an equally dangerous threat. Today, we want to discuss one of

New Malware Masquerades as Palo Alto VPN Targeting Middle East Users https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/new-malware-masquerades-as-palo-alto.html Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a new campaign that potentially targets users in the Middle East through malware that disguises itself as Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect virtual private network (VPN) tool. "The malware can execute remote PowerShell commands, download and exfiltrate files, encrypt communications, and bypass sandbox solutions, representing a significant threat to

North Korean Hackers Target Developers with Malicious npm Packages https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/north-korean-hackers-target-developers.html Threat actors with ties to North Korea have been observed publishing a set of malicious packages to the npm registry, indicating "coordinated and relentless" efforts to target developers with malware and steal cryptocurrency assets. The latest wave, which was observed between August 12 and 27, 2024, involved packages named temp-etherscan-api, ethersscan-api, telegram-con, helmet-validate, and

SANS Institute Unveils Critical Infrastructure Strategy Guide for 2024: A Call to Action for Securing ICS/OT Environments https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/sans-institute-unveils-critical.html A comprehensive guide authored by Dean Parsons emphasizes the growing need for specialized ICS security measures in the face of rising cyber threats. With a staggering 50% increase in ransomware attacks targeting industrial control systems (ICS) in 2023, the SANS Institute is taking decisive action by announcing the release of its essential new strategy guide, "ICS Is the Business: Why Securing

New Cyberattack Targets Chinese-Speaking Businesses with Cobalt Strike Payloads https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/new-cyberattack-targets-chinese.html Chinese-speaking users are the target of a "highly organized and sophisticated attack" campaign that is likely leveraging phishing emails to infect Windows systems with Cobalt Strike payloads. "The attackers managed to move laterally, establish persistence and remain undetected within the systems for more than two weeks," Securonix researchers Den Iuzvyk and Tim Peck said in a new report. The

Atlassian Confluence Vulnerability Exploited in Crypto Mining Campaigns https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/atlassian-confluence-vulnerability.html Threat actors are actively exploiting a now-patched, critical security flaw impacting the Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Confluence Server to conduct illicit cryptocurrency mining on susceptible instances. "The attacks involve threat actors that employ methods such as the deployment of shell scripts and XMRig miners, targeting of SSH endpoints, killing competing crypto mining processes,