Cyber Attacks
Several Cyber Attacks Observed Leveraging IPFS Decentralized Network
A number of phishing campaigns are leveraging the decentralized InterPlanetary Filesystem (IPFS) network to host malware, phishing kit infrastructure, and facilitate other attacks. “Multiple malware families are currently being hosted…
APT29 Exploited a Windows Feature to Compromise European Diplomatic Entity Network
The Russia-linked APT29 nation-state actor has been found leveraging a “lesser-known” Windows feature called Credential Roaming following a successful phishing attack against an unnamed European diplomatic entity. “The diplomatic-centric targeting…
Researchers Identify 3 Hacktivist Groups Supporting Russian Interests
At least three alleged hacktivist groups working in support of Russian interests are likely doing so in collaboration with state-sponsored cyber threat actors, according to Mandiant. The Google-owned threat intelligence…
Microsoft Blocks Iran-linked Lebanese Hackers Targeting Israeli Companies
Microsoft on Thursday said it took steps to disable malicious activity stemming from abuse of OneDrive by a previously undocumented threat actor it tracks under the chemical element-themed moniker Polonium. In addition to removing the offending accounts created by the...
Atlassian Confluence Flaw Being Used to Deploy Ransomware and Crypto Miners
A recently patched critical security flaw in Atlassian Confluence Server and Data Center products is being actively weaponized in real-world attacks to drop cryptocurrency miners and ransomware payloads. In at least two of the Windows-related incidents observed by...
HelloXD Ransomware Installing Backdoor on Targeted Windows and Linux Systems
Windows and Linux systems are being targeted by a ransomware variant called HelloXD, with the infections also involving the deployment of a backdoor to facilitate persistent remote access to infected hosts. "Unlike other ransomware groups, this ransomware family...
Europol Busts Phishing Gang Responsible for Millions in Losses
Europol on Tuesday announced the dismantling of an organized crime group that dabbled in phishing, fraud, scams, and money laundering activities. The cross-border operation, which involved law enforcement authorities from Belgium and the Netherlands, saw the arrests...
Europol Busts Phishing Gang Responsible for Millions in Losses
Europol on Tuesday announced the dismantling of an organized crime group that dabbled in phishing, fraud, scams, and money laundering activities. The cross-border operation, which involved law enforcement authorities from…
Atlassian Confluence Flaw Being Used to Deploy Ransomware and Crypto Miners
A recently patched critical security flaw in Atlassian Confluence Server and Data Center products is being actively weaponized in real-world attacks to drop cryptocurrency miners and ransomware payloads. In at least two of the Windows-related…
HelloXD Ransomware Installing Backdoor on Targeted Windows and Linux Systems
Windows and Linux systems are being targeted by a ransomware variant called HelloXD, with the infections also involving the deployment of a backdoor to facilitate persistent remote access to infected hosts. “Unlike other ransomware groups…