Lazarus targets defense industry with ThreatNeedle

In mid-2020, we realized that Lazarus was launching attacks on the defense industry using the ThreatNeedle cluster, an advanced malware cluster of Manuscrypt (a.k.a. NukeSped). While investigating this activity, we were able to observe the complete life cycle of an attack, uncovering more technical details and links to the group’s other campaigns. Continue reading Lazarus targets defense industry with ThreatNeedle

PoetRAT Resurfaces in Attacks in Azerbaijan Amid Escalating Conflict

Spear-phishing attacks targeting VIPs and others show key malware changes and are likely linked to the current conflict with Armenia. Continue reading PoetRAT Resurfaces in Attacks in Azerbaijan Amid Escalating Conflict

Black Hat 2020: ‘Zero-Click’ MacOS Exploit Chain Uses Microsoft Office Macros

At Black Hat 2020, Patrick Wardle disclosed an exploit chain that bypasses Microsoft’s malicious macros protections to infect MacOS users. Continue reading Black Hat 2020: ‘Zero-Click’ MacOS Exploit Chain Uses Microsoft Office Macros

Macros For A Mazda

[Arik Yavilevich] recently upgraded his second-gen Mazda’s control console, going from the stock busy box to an Android head unit that does it all on a nice big touchscreen. It can also take input from the handy steering wheel buttons — these are a great option for keeping your eyes …read more

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TrickBot Campaigns Targeting Users via Department of Labor FMLA Spam

Recent analysis from IBM X-Force spam traps uncovered a new Trickbot campaign that currently targets email recipients with fake messages purporting to come from the U.S. Department of Labor.

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Hackers Update Age-Old Excel 4.0 Macro Attack

XLS files sent via emails appear password protected but aren’t, opening automatically to install malware from compromised macros, according to researchers. Continue reading Hackers Update Age-Old Excel 4.0 Macro Attack

Hackers Using APTs To Exploit Covid-19 Fears

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the U.K. National Cyber Security Centre recently released a rare joint statement warning of the rise of APT groups using phishing campaigns exploiting the wo… Continue reading Hackers Using APTs To Exploit Covid-19 Fears