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Trinity Ransomware Targets Critical Infrastructure with Double Extortion

Trinity Ransomware Targets Critical Infrastructure with Double Extortion

Threat Group: - Trinity Ransomware Threat Type: - Ransomware (Double Extortion) Exploited Vulnerabilities: - Unpatched Software, Phishing, Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Malware Used: - Trinity Ransomware (.trinitylock extension) Threat Score: - 8.5/10 – High risk, targeting critical sectors like healthcare, with advanced encryption and data exfiltration tactics. Last Threat

The Dark Side of AI: How Cybercriminals Are Exploiting ChatGPT for Cyberattacks

The Dark Side of AI: How Cybercriminals Are Exploiting ChatGPT for Cyberattacks

OpenAI recently released an in-depth report on the misuse of its AI models, specifically ChatGPT, by cyber threat groups. This report sheds light on how cybercriminals have exploited AI tools to enhance their operations, targeting sectors from social media influence to malware development. OpenAI’s findings are a stark reminder

OilRig APT Escalates Cyber Espionage with Windows Kernel Exploits and Persistent Attacks

OilRig APT Escalates Cyber Espionage with Windows Kernel Exploits and Persistent Attacks

Threat Group: OilRig (APT34, Earth Simnavaz, Crambus, Cobalt Gypsy, GreenBug, Helix Kitten, Hazel Sandstorm) Threat Type: Cyberespionage Exploited Vulnerabilities: CVE-2024-30088 (Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation), Microsoft Exchange Web Services Malware Used: Menorah, STEALHOOK, SC5k, OilCheck, ODAgent, OilBooster Threat Score: High (8.5/10) — Exploitation of advanced kernel vulnerabilities and widespread espionage

Staying Ahead of Cyber Threats with Proactive Exposure Management

Staying Ahead of Cyber Threats with Proactive Exposure Management

Overview As organisations face an increasingly complex and evolving threat landscape, proactive cybersecurity measures have become critical. This article explores Proactive Exposure Management, a forward-looking strategy that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies to identify, assess, and mitigate potential security risks before they can be exploited. By adopting this

Lynx Ransomware Strikes New Targets Unveiling Advanced Encryption Techniques

Lynx Ransomware Strikes New Targets Unveiling Advanced Encryption Techniques

Threat Group: Lynx Threat Type: Ransomware Exploited Vulnerabilities: Targets file encryption vulnerabilities with privilege escalation techniques Malware Used: Modified ransomware code derived from INC ransomware Threat Score: High (8.2/10) — Due to advanced encryption techniques, privilege escalation methods, and cross-sector targeting Last Threat Observation: October 3, 2024, by Rapid7

Fortinet Users Warned of Ongoing RCE Vulnerability

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Fortinet Users Warned of Ongoing RCE Vulnerability

The recently exploited vulnerability in Fortinet's FortiOS, identified as CVE-2024-23113, is a critical remote code execution (RCE) flaw. This vulnerability is caused by an issue in the fgfmd daemon, which manages authentication requests and keep-alive messages between FortiGate and FortiManager. Specifically, it involves the daemon accepting an externally

New Infostealer Malware Yunit Stealer Targets Credentials and Crypto

New Infostealer Malware Yunit Stealer Targets Credentials and Crypto

Threat Group: Freeboox Threat Type: Infostealer Malware Exploited Vulnerabilities: Browser data storage, registry manipulation, scheduled tasks, system utilities Malware Used: Yunit Stealer Threat Score: High (8.7/10) — Due to its advanced evasion techniques, ability to extract sensitive data, and its persistence in critical system areas Last Threat Observation: October

New Vilsa Stealer Malware Infiltrates Systems and Steals Sensitive Data

New Vilsa Stealer Malware Infiltrates Systems and Steals Sensitive Data

Threat Group: - Unknown Threat Type: - Information Stealer Exploited Vulnerabilities: - Virtual Machine Detection, Browser Data Extraction, Cryptocurrency Wallets Malware Used: - Vilsa Stealer, hvnc.py Threat Score: - High (8.5/10) — Due to its advanced encryption, persistence mechanisms, and broad targeting capabilities. Last Threat Observation: - October

CVE-2024-43572 Uncovers Critical Windows Management Console Flaw

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CVE-2024-43572 Uncovers Critical Windows Management Console Flaw

Advisory ID: CVE-2024-43572 Release Date: October 2024 Severity: Critical Affected Software: Windows Management Console Description The vulnerability in the Windows Management Console (WMC) could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code by exploiting improper input validation. Successful exploitation may enable an attacker to run commands with elevated privileges or install

Gorilla Botnet Swings into Action Wreaks Havoc Worldwide

Gorilla Botnet Swings into Action Wreaks Havoc Worldwide

Threat Group: - Gorilla Botnet Threat Type: - Botnet (DDoS Attacks) Exploited Vulnerabilities: - IoT devices, Apache Hadoop YARN RPC vulnerability Malware Used: - Modified Mirai variant Threat Score: - High (8.8/10) — due to its advanced techniques, cross-platform capabilities, and impact on critical infrastructure. Last Threat Observation: -