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Threat Actor: Unknown | Unknown Victim: UnionPay International | UnionPay International Price: $16.0 GB (CSV format) Exfiltrated Data Type: Personal and financial data
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The breach allegedly exposes over 637 million records. Data includes full names, gender, identity numbers, date of birth, address, and card numbers.…Short Summary:
The ValleyRAT campaign targets Chinese-speaking Windows users, utilizing multi-stage malware to monitor and control victims. It employs various techniques, including shellcode execution and sandbox evasion, to maintain a low profile and evade detection. The malware is capable of delivering additional payloads and plugins, posing a significant threat to the targeted systems.…
Summary: The FBI is investigating a cyber breach involving former President Donald Trump’s campaign, which the campaign attributes to Iranian hackers. This incident has raised alarms about potential foreign interference in the upcoming election, with similar investigations also targeting the Biden-Harris campaign.
Threat Actor: Iranian hackers | Iranian hackers Victim: Trump Campaign | Trump Campaign
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The FBI confirmed it is investigating the alleged hack of Trump’s campaign.…Summary: The FBI has dismantled the Radar/Dispossessor ransomware operation, which targeted small to mid-sized businesses globally, and is believed to be linked to former LockBit affiliates. The operation resulted in the takedown of numerous servers and domains across the U.S., U.K., and Germany, with the group reportedly attacking 43 companies in various sectors.…
The UTG-Q-010 group, a financially motivated APT actor from East Asia, has been identified in a sophisticated campaign targeting cryptocurrency enthusiasts and HR departments. Utilizing spear phishing tactics with malicious LNK files, the group exploits vulnerabilities through social engineering and advanced malware delivery methods, including the use of the Pupy RAT.…
This report investigates the Doppelgänger information operations by Russian actors, particularly during the June 2024 snap election in France. It highlights their tactics of impersonating news websites to spread disinformation through social networks, primarily X/Twitter. The report outlines the operational infrastructure, the nature of the disinformation campaigns, and the political implications of these activities, emphasizing the ongoing threat to democratic processes in Europe and the United States.…
Summary: The United Nations has unanimously passed its first cybercrime treaty, establishing a global legal framework for cybercrime and data access. This treaty, which follows three years of negotiations, has faced criticism from human rights organizations and tech companies regarding its potential for misuse and lack of strong safeguards.…
Summary: The rise of SaaS applications has transformed the cyber kill chain, allowing attackers to bypass several traditional steps in executing successful attacks. Organizations must adapt their security strategies to address the new vulnerabilities introduced by these applications, focusing on initial access and credential management.
Threat Actor: Unknown | unknown Victim: Organizations using SaaS applications | Organizations using SaaS applications
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The SaaS-enabled kill chain allows attackers to bypass many traditional steps, focusing primarily on initial access and credential access.…Victim: Ronglian Group [Source code of RONGLIAN GROUP company developments] Country : CN Actor: ransomhouse Source: http://zohlm7ahjwegcedoz7lrdrti7bvpofymcayotp744qhx6gjmxbuo2yid.onion/r/e86f5395fb94c30e26dad9f03c64f4ebd405fdc5 Discovered: 2024-08-12 09:02:17.049146 Published: 2024-06-29 00:00:00.000000 Description : One of the leaders of China digital revolution, helping customers for digital business transformation. Providing global and local expertise on technology and industry to the world wide nterprise customers.…
Summary: Researchers from the CISPA Helmholtz Center have discovered critical vulnerabilities in Alibaba’s T-Head Semiconductor RISC-V processors, particularly the C910 CPU cores, which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code and take control of devices. The most severe vulnerability, dubbed GhostWrite, enables unprivileged users to bypass memory protection mechanisms, posing significant security risks.…
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Short SummaryThe blog post discusses the ongoing threat posed by the Quad7 botnet, which has evolved to include a new tranche of bots operating on a different port. The analysis reveals the botnet’s resilience and adaptability, highlighting its continued activity and the need for robust security measures to combat such threats.…
Summary: The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a critical vulnerability in Microsoft COM for Windows, tracked as CVE-2018-0824, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. This vulnerability allows remote code execution through deserialization of untrusted data, posing significant risks to affected systems.
Threat Actor: APT41 | APT41 Victim: Taiwanese government-affiliated research institute | Taiwanese government-affiliated research institute
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CVE-2018-0824 is a deserialization vulnerability in Microsoft COM for Windows with a CVSS score of 7.5.…“`htmlShort Summary:
The article discusses the increasing trend of threat actors utilizing legitimate cloud services for their attacks, highlighting various espionage operations and malware tools that exploit these services. Notable tools mentioned include GoGra, Grager, and MoonTag, which leverage Microsoft Graph API for command-and-control operations. The article emphasizes the need for organizations to monitor and protect against these evolving threats.…
Threat Actor: ByteDance | ByteDance Victim: Millions of children | Millions of children Price: Up to $51,744 per violation per day (potentially billions in total) Exfiltrated Data Type: Personal information including names, ages, email addresses, phone numbers, device and location information, photos, videos, and audio files
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The U.S.…Summary: Evasive Panda, a cyber espionage group, compromised an Internet Service Provider (ISP) in mid-2023 to deliver malicious software updates, showcasing an escalation in their tactics. Known for using various backdoors and malware strains, the group has targeted sensitive entities, particularly in the context of supply chain attacks and DNS poisoning.…
Summary: Leaders from the U.S. and allied nations convened to discuss national security risks associated with connected cars, emphasizing the need for cybersecurity standards. The meeting highlighted concerns over data privacy and potential foreign threats, particularly from China, regarding the collection of sensitive information through these vehicles.…
Summary: The aviation industry faces increasing cybersecurity threats, particularly in its supply chain, necessitating enhanced risk measurement and mitigation strategies. Recent reports highlight significant vulnerabilities, especially among aviation-specific software vendors, and emphasize the urgent need for improved security practices as regulatory requirements tighten globally.
Threat Actor: Ransomware Operators | ransomware operators Victim: Aviation Industry | aviation industry
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The aviation industry scores a “B” on cybersecurity, with significant disparities in risk exposure among organizations.…Summary: German authorities have identified a Beijing-backed threat actor as responsible for a cyberattack on the country’s Federal Agency for Cartography and Geodesy in 2021, marking a significant diplomatic response from Germany. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding Chinese cyber espionage targeting critical infrastructure and government processes in Germany and Europe.…
Victim: Jangho Group Country : CN Actor: hunters Source: https://hunters55rdxciehoqzwv7vgyv6nt37tbwax2reroyzxhou7my5ejyid.onion/companies/2708805266 Discovered: 2024-08-02 20:40:28.873188 Published: 2024-08-02 20:07:37.000000 Description : Country : China – Exfiltraded data : yes – Encrypted data : yes
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Summary: The Senate Armed Services Committee has advanced Michael Sulmeyer’s nomination as the Pentagon’s first assistant secretary of defense for cyber policy, aiming to enhance the Defense Department’s focus on cybersecurity. Sulmeyer emphasized the importance of building combat power and retention within U.S. Cyber Command amid rising cyber threats from adversaries like China and Russia.…