### #ActiveDirectoryExploitation #CertificateTemplateVulnerability #PrivilegeEscalation

Summary: Security researchers have identified a critical zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2024-49019, in Active Directory Certificate Services that allows attackers to escalate privileges through manipulation of version 1 certificate templates. This vulnerability, with a CVSS score of 7.8, was patched in Microsoft’s November Patch Tuesday but poses significant risks if left unaddressed.…

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### #EarthKasha #APT10 #CyberEspionage

Summary: Earth Kasha, a threat actor associated with APT10, has broadened its targeting to India, Taiwan, and Japan, employing advanced tactics such as spear-phishing and exploiting vulnerabilities in public-facing applications. Their operations involve the use of various backdoors, including NOOPDOOR, to maintain persistent access to compromised networks, posing a significant threat to organizations in advanced technology and government sectors.…

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### #RansomwareTrends #HolidayCyberAttacks #SOCChallenges Summary: A recent report reveals that ransomware gangs are increasingly targeting organizations during weekends and holidays, capitalizing on reduced cybersecurity staffing. Despite many companies maintaining 24/7 security operations centers, staffing is often cut by up to 50% during these times, leaving them vulnerable to attacks.…

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PowerHuntShares v2 introduces enhanced functionalities for analyzing SMB shares with excessive privileges, aiding cybersecurity teams in identifying and remediating vulnerabilities. Key features include automated secrets extraction, share similarity scoring, and a new ShareGraph Explorer for visualizing share relationships.

Keypoints:

PowerHuntShares is an open-source tool designed to analyze SMB shares with excessive privileges.…
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Summary: Bitdefender has developed a decryptor for the ShrinkLocker ransomware, which exploits Windows’ BitLocker encryption to lock victims’ files. Despite its low sophistication, ShrinkLocker has successfully targeted corporate networks, including healthcare organizations, causing significant operational disruptions.

Threat Actor: Unknown | ShrinkLocker Victim: Healthcare organization | healthcare organization

Key Point :

ShrinkLocker uses Windows BitLocker with a randomly generated password sent to attackers, rather than custom encryption methods.…
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Summary: Citrix has released patches for two critical vulnerabilities in its Virtual Apps and Desktop technology that could allow remote code execution or privilege escalation, despite the company initially downplaying their severity. Researchers from watchTowr argue that the vulnerabilities can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers, raising concerns about the security of widely used Citrix products.…

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Summary: Microsoft’s November 2024 Patch Tuesday addresses 91 vulnerabilities, including four critical zero-days, two of which are actively exploited. The updates include fixes for various types of flaws, such as remote code execution and elevation of privilege vulnerabilities.

Threat Actor: Unknown | unknown Victim: Microsoft | Microsoft

Key Point :

Four zero-day vulnerabilities were disclosed, two of which were actively exploited in attacks.…
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CosmicBeetle, also known as NoName, is a ransomware group that has emerged as a significant threat since its inception in 2020. Targeting small to medium enterprises globally, the group employs customized ransomware tools like ScRansom and mimics established ransomware tactics to extort victims. Their operations have intensified in 2023, focusing on exploiting vulnerabilities and employing psychological tactics to pressure victims into paying ransoms.…
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Earth Estries employs sophisticated attack chains utilizing various malware, including Zingdoor and Snappybee, to exploit vulnerabilities in systems like Microsoft Exchange servers. Their tactics involve maintaining persistence, lateral movement, and data exfiltration through a combination of custom tools and established malware.

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Earth Estries targets government and tech sectors since at least 2020.…
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Summary: Cable is an open-source post-exploitation tool designed for the enumeration and exploitation of Active Directory (AD) environments, aiding security professionals in assessing vulnerabilities and performing privilege escalation. It offers various features, including Kerberoasting, DACL manipulation, and RBCD exploitation, to enhance understanding and security of AD systems.…

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The Mandiant Red Team conducted an assessment to illustrate how advanced threat actors can exploit Microsoft Entra ID environments, particularly through Intune-managed Privileged Access Workstations (PAWs). By abusing specific Intune permissions, the team demonstrated lateral movement and privilege escalation techniques, ultimately compromising Entra ID service principals.…
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Tropic Trooper, also known as Pirate Panda and APT 23, is a Chinese state-sponsored cyber threat group that has been active since 2011. Specializing in espionage, the group targets sensitive sectors like government, healthcare, and transportation, utilizing advanced tactics such as spear-phishing and custom malware to infiltrate networks and extract valuable information.…
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This article discusses an incident involving a threat actor’s unsuccessful attempt to bypass Cortex XDR, which inadvertently provided valuable insights into their operations. Through the investigation, Unit 42 uncovered the use of an AV/EDR bypass tool and identified the threat actor’s identity, revealing their tactics and tools utilized in the attack.…
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Summary: A recent Rapid7 report details a significant compromise of a Microsoft SharePoint server, attributed to the exploitation of CVE-2024-38094, which allowed attackers to gain domain access and impact critical systems. The incident highlights the necessity for swift detection and response to vulnerabilities in on-premise SharePoint servers to mitigate potential damage.…

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Sophos has been actively combating multiple threat actors based in China who target perimeter devices, particularly Sophos firewalls. This article outlines a timeline of notable activities by these actors, detailing their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), as well as Sophos’s responses and collaboration with third-party reports for attribution and context.…

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Summary: A recently patched security vulnerability in Styra’s Open Policy Agent (OPA) could have allowed attackers to leak NTLM hashes, potentially leading to credential theft and relay attacks. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-8260, was addressed in version 0.68.0 after responsible disclosure.

Threat Actor: Unknown | unknown Victim: Styra | Styra

Key Point :

The vulnerability allows leakage of NTLM credentials from the OPA server’s local user account to a remote server.…
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In Q3 2024, APT groups from China, North Korea, Iran, and Russia intensified their cyber operations, employing sophisticated techniques and targeting critical infrastructure. Chinese APTs focused on network devices, North Korean actors escalated attacks on various sectors, Iranian groups expanded their espionage efforts, and Russian actors utilized social engineering tactics.…

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