MintsLoader: StealC and BOINC Delivery
eSentire’s Threat Response Unit (TRU) has identified a campaign involving MintsLoader malware, which delivers payloads like Stealc through spam emails. This campaign primarily affects organizations in the Electricity, Oil & Gas, and Legal Services sectors in the US and Europe. The malware employs various evasion techniques and utilizes a Domain Generation Algorithm (DGA) to communicate with its command and control servers.…
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eSentire’s Threat Response Unit (TRU) has identified a new malware campaign named “CleverSoar” that targets Chinese and Vietnamese-speaking users through malicious installer packages. The malware utilizes the Winos4.0 framework and poses significant risks to Windows users. #CleverSoar #Winos4 #CyberThreats

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eSentire’s Threat Response Unit (TRU) investigated a security incident involving the BeaverTail malware, which was downloaded by a user from a malicious GitHub repository. The malware attempted to install the InvisibleFerret backdoor but was blocked by the endpoint security measures in place. The incident highlights the risks associated with downloading software from unverified sources and the importance of robust endpoint security.…

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eSentire’s Threat Response Unit (TRU) reported on the detection of Go Injector leading to the execution of Lumma Stealer, a malware targeting sensitive data. The infection involved a fake captcha page tricking users into executing malicious PowerShell commands. The investigation revealed a sophisticated delivery method and highlighted the need for vigilance against such social engineering tactics.…

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The eSentire Threat Response Unit (TRU) reported a case involving LummaC2 stealer malware and a malicious Chrome extension that manipulates browser activities and facilitates data theft. The incident highlights the importance of endpoint security and user education against sophisticated threats.

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The article discusses a phishing attack that led to a malware infection involving the 0bj3ctivity Stealer, facilitated by the Ande Loader. eSentire’s Threat Response Unit (TRU) details their investigation, response, and recommendations for enhancing security measures against such threats.

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This article discusses a recent malware campaign detected by eSentire’s Threat Response Unit (TRU) that involved multiple malware threats targeting a government sector customer. The attack utilized phishing emails to gain initial access and leveraged a WebDAV server for distributing malicious payloads, showcasing advanced evasion techniques against security monitoring tools.…

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Introduction

In the beginning of 2024, eSentire’s Threat Response Unit (TRU) observed an increase in DarkGate malware infections. DarkGate is a commodity loader initially discovered in 2018 but has seen success through multiple iterations over the past six years. The loader is delivered through a variety of methods, including Microsoft Teams chat messages with attached Zip archives containing script files, Visual Basic Scripts (VBS) embedded in external Skype messages, phishing links, malvertising campaigns, and fake browser updates.…

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