Tag: threat actor

  • Threat Research Archives – Unit 42: Fighting Ursa Luring Targets With Car for Sale

    Source URL: https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/fighting-ursa-car-for-sale-phishing-lure/ Source: Threat Research Archives – Unit 42 Title: Fighting Ursa Luring Targets With Car for Sale Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text presents a detailed account of a sophisticated cybersecurity threat from the Russian group Fighting Ursa, which targeted diplomats using a phishing campaign disguised as a car…

  • Threat Research Archives – Unit 42: From RA Group to RA World: Evolution of a Ransomware Group

    Source URL: https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/ra-world-ransomware-group-updates-tool-set/ Source: Threat Research Archives – Unit 42 Title: From RA Group to RA World: Evolution of a Ransomware Group Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text provides an in-depth analysis of the RA World ransomware group, previously known as RA Group, detailing their increased activity since March 2024, their…

  • Hacker News: Law enforcement takes down ‘DDoS-for-Hire’ sites in Operation PowerOFF

    Source URL: https://www.scworld.com/news/law-enforcement-takes-down-27-ddos-for-hire-sites-in-operation-poweroff Source: Hacker News Title: Law enforcement takes down ‘DDoS-for-Hire’ sites in Operation PowerOFF Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text details a significant international law enforcement operation that resulted in the takedown of 27 popular DDoS platforms, disrupting a critical aspect of cybercrime. However, experts caution that while…

  • Slashdot: Yearlong Supply-Chain Attack Targeting Security Pros Steals 390,000 Credentials

    Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/24/12/13/2220211/yearlong-supply-chain-attack-targeting-security-pros-steals-390000-credentials?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Yearlong Supply-Chain Attack Targeting Security Pros Steals 390,000 Credentials Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses a sophisticated supply-chain attack targeting security personnel through Trojanized open-source software, revealing significant vulnerabilities in software distribution methods. This ongoing campaign is notable for its multi-faceted approach, including the…

  • Alerts: CISA and EPA Release Joint Fact Sheet Detailing Risks Internet-Exposed HMIs Pose to WWS Sector

    Source URL: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2024/12/13/cisa-and-epa-release-joint-fact-sheet-detailing-risks-internet-exposed-hmis-pose-wws-sector Source: Alerts Title: CISA and EPA Release Joint Fact Sheet Detailing Risks Internet-Exposed HMIs Pose to WWS Sector Feedly Summary: Today, CISA and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released Internet-Exposed HMIs Pose Cybersecurity Risks to Water and Wastewater Systems. This joint fact sheet provides Water and Wastewater Systems (WWS) facilities with recommendations…

  • Microsoft Security Blog: Frequent freeloader part II: Russian actor Secret Blizzard using tools of other groups to attack Ukraine

    Source URL: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2024/12/11/frequent-freeloader-part-ii-russian-actor-secret-blizzard-using-tools-of-other-groups-to-attack-ukraine/ Source: Microsoft Security Blog Title: Frequent freeloader part II: Russian actor Secret Blizzard using tools of other groups to attack Ukraine Feedly Summary: Since January 2024, Microsoft has observed Secret Blizzard using the tools or infrastructure of other threat groups to attack targets in Ukraine and download its custom backdoors Tavdig and…

  • Alerts: Apple Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products

    Source URL: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2024/12/12/apple-releases-security-updates-multiple-products Source: Alerts Title: Apple Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products Feedly Summary: Apple released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple Apple products. A cyber threat actor could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the following advisories and apply…

  • Cisco Talos Blog: The evolution and abuse of proxy networks

    Source URL: https://blog.talosintelligence.com/the-evolution-and-abuse-of-proxy-networks/ Source: Cisco Talos Blog Title: The evolution and abuse of proxy networks Feedly Summary: Proxy and anonymization networks have been dominating the headlines, this piece discusses its origins and evolution on the threat landscape with specific focus on state sponsored abuse. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the growing…

  • Alerts: CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog

    Source URL: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2024/12/10/cisa-adds-one-known-exploited-vulnerability-catalog Source: Alerts Title: CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog Feedly Summary: CISA has added one new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2024-49138 Microsoft Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) Driver Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability These types of vulnerabilities are frequent attack vectors for…

  • Alerts: Adobe Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products

    Source URL: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2024/12/10/adobe-releases-security-updates-multiple-products Source: Alerts Title: Adobe Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products Feedly Summary: Adobe released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple Adobe software products including Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign. A cyber threat actor could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system.       CISA encourages users…