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APT Groups Exploit Microsoft ClickOnce for Malware Execution via Trusted Hosts

A recent report by the Trellix Advanced Research Center has exposed a highly advanced malware campaign, dubbed “OneClik,” which leverages Microsoft ClickOnce technology to execute malicious payloads on targeted systems. The attackers specifically focus on the energy, oil, and gas sector, using phishing emails...

North Korean Hackers Exploit GitHub Infrastructure to Distribute Malware

A recent investigation has revealed a highly sophisticated spearphishing campaign in which North Korean hackers used GitHub, a prominent code-hosting platform, as a key part of their attack infrastructure. The campaign, linked to the notorious DPRK-nexus threat group Kimsuky, demonstrates the evolving tactics of...

SVG Image Exploit – Shadow Vector Malware Uses Malicious Files to Spread AsyncRAT and RemcosRAT

Cybercriminals are leveraging a sophisticated malware campaign dubbed Shadow Vector, which has been uncovered by the Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU). This operation targets users in Colombia by distributing what appear to be urgent court notifications via email. The malicious emails carry SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) file...

Zoom App Targeted by BlueNoroff Hackers for Infostealer Malware Attack

A recent investigation by cybersecurity experts at Field Effect Analysis has uncovered a targeted cyberattack leveraging the popular Zoom video conferencing platform as a vector for infostealer malware. This sophisticated campaign is attributed to BlueNoroff, a North Korean state-sponsored hacking group, known for its...

New Malware Threat ‘UMBRELLA STAND’ Targets Fortinet FortiGate Firewalls, NCSC Issues Warning

In a significant cybersecurity alert, the UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released a detailed report warning of a newly identified malware threat dubbed "UMBRELLA STAND." The malware is actively targeting internet-facing Fortinet FortiGate 100D series firewalls, using sophisticated techniques to breach, persist,...

Cybercriminals Use VBScript to Deploy Masslogger Credential Stealer Malware

Security researchers at Seqrite Labs have uncovered a new wave of sophisticated cyberattacks where cybercriminals utilize encoded VBScript (.VBE) files as the initial infection vector for deploying the Masslogger credential stealer malware. This campaign exemplifies the evolving threat landscape, with attackers leveraging advanced, multi-stage, fileless...