Tag: IOS

Summary: This blog post discusses phishing techniques used by the threat actor 0ktapus to compromise cloud identities and outlines methods for investigating phishing campaigns. It provides a comprehensive framework for identifying phishing infrastructure and highlights the importance of ongoing vigilance in cybersecurity practices.

Threat Actor: 0ktapus | 0ktapus Victim: Various organizations | various organizations

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0ktapus employs sophisticated phishing techniques, including smishing, vishing, and MFA fatigue, to target IT service desk workers and gain access to cloud environments.…
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Phishing remains a prevalent tactic among threat actors, particularly in targeting cloud identities. This article explores various investigative techniques for analyzing phishing campaigns, with a focus on the 0ktapus threat actor. By examining their methods and infrastructure, the post aims to provide insights into detecting and mitigating future phishing attempts.…
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Summary: Cybersecurity researchers have identified CVE-2024-44258, a symlink vulnerability in Apple’s ManagedConfiguration framework that allows attackers to exploit the backup restoration process, potentially exposing sensitive system files. This flaw can lead to unauthorized data access and privilege escalation on affected iOS devices.

Threat Actor: Unknown | unknown Victim: Apple | Apple

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The vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate backup restoration, bypassing sandbox restrictions.…
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of SpyNote, a sophisticated Android malware variant that disguises itself as a legitimate antivirus application. It details the malware’s techniques for gaining extensive control over infected devices, maintaining persistence, and evading detection. The findings emphasize the urgent need for robust security measures to combat such threats.…
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Summary: Researchers have uncovered an advanced version of the LightSpy spyware targeting Apple iOS, which not only enhances its data-capturing capabilities but also introduces destructive features that can render devices inoperable. This modular implant exploits known vulnerabilities in iOS and macOS to deliver its payload and gather sensitive information from compromised devices.…

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Summary: Apple has issued security patches for 90 of its services and operating systems to address critical vulnerabilities, emphasizing the importance of keeping software updated for user security. The update, released on October 29, affects all major Apple operating systems and services, fixing issues that could allow unauthorized access to sensitive information and potential denial-of-service attacks.…

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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: Apple has launched its Private Cloud Compute (PCC) platform, designed for AI applications, and is inviting security researchers to stress test the system for vulnerabilities. The company is providing access to resources and source code, along with financial incentives for identifying security flaws.

Threat Actor: Apple | Apple Victim: Security Researchers | Security Researchers

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Apple’s PCC runs on custom hardware and a hardened OS based on iOS and macOS.…
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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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Threat Actor: Malicious Actors | malicious actors Victim: Millions of Users | millions of users Price: Potential data breaches and unauthorized access Exfiltrated Data Type: Hardcoded cloud service credentials

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Hardcoded credentials found in popular mobile applications pose a significant security risk. Apps like Pic Stitch and Crumbl exposed AWS credentials directly in their source code.…
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Threat Actor: Unknown | unknown Victim: Pic Stitch: Collage Maker | Pic Stitch: Collage Maker Price: Potential data theft or manipulation Exfiltrated Data Type: AWS credentials, user data

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Hardcoded and unencrypted AWS credentials found in multiple popular mobile apps. Pic Stitch app has over 5 million downloads and contains hardcoded AWS credentials for accessing an Amazon S3 bucket.…
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Summary: The “ErrorFather” campaign has been identified as a sophisticated operation utilizing an undetected variant of the Cerberus Android Banking Trojan, employing a multi-stage infection chain to evade detection. This campaign has ramped up significantly in activity, showcasing the ongoing threat posed by repurposed malware from previous leaks.…

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The “ErrorFather” campaign, identified by Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs, utilizes an undetected Cerberus Android Banking Trojan payload. This sophisticated malware employs a multi-stage infection chain, including session-based droppers and encrypted payloads, making detection challenging. The campaign has ramped up since September 2024, showcasing advanced techniques like keylogging, overlay attacks, and a Domain Generation Algorithm (DGA) for resilient command and control operations.…

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Victim: Shin Bet Country : IL Actor: handala Source: http://vmjfieomxhnfjba57sd6jjws2ogvowjgxhhfglsikqvvrnrajbmpxqqd.onion/?p=238 Discovered: 2024-10-03 20:30:24.809112 Published: 2024-10-03 19:23:38.000000 Description : Shin Bet, ’s comprehensive security system was hacked! Shin Bet has designed a comprehensive and exclusive security system for itself, which by installing its own application on the Android and iOS phones of its officers, takes over the complete security of the device and gives Shin Bet the possibility of comprehensive and extensive monitoring!…

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The primary mistake made by the WebP image format was over-reliance on the output from a tool called enough.c to calculate maximum possible table sizes. The author identifies potential vulnerabilities in other image formats, such as JPEG, due to incorrectly assumed or malformed input, which could lead to exploitation by malicious users.…

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