Ymir: new stealthy ransomware in the wild

Kaspersky GERT experts have discovered in Colombia new Ymir ransomware, which uses RustyStealer for initial access and the qTox client for communication with its victims. Continue reading Ymir: new stealthy ransomware in the wild

QSC: A multi-plugin framework used by CloudComputating group in cyberespionage campaigns

Kaspersky shares details on QSC modular cyberespionage framework, which appears to be linked to CloudComputating group campaigns. Continue reading QSC: A multi-plugin framework used by CloudComputating group in cyberespionage campaigns

New SteelFox Trojan mimics software activators, stealing sensitive data and mining cryptocurrency

Kaspersky experts have discovered a new SteelFox Trojan that mimics popular software like Foxit PDF Editor and JetBrains to spread a stealer-and-miner bundle. Continue reading New SteelFox Trojan mimics software activators, stealing sensitive data and mining cryptocurrency

Lumma/Amadey: fake CAPTCHAs want to know if you’re human

Malicious CAPTCHA distributed through ad networks delivers the Amadey Trojan or the Lumma stealer, which pilfers data from browsers, password managers, and crypto wallets. Continue reading Lumma/Amadey: fake CAPTCHAs want to know if you’re human

The Crypto Game of Lazarus APT: Investors vs. Zero-days

Kaspersky GReAT experts break down the new campaign of Lazarus APT which uses social engineering and exploits a zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome for financial gain. Continue reading The Crypto Game of Lazarus APT: Investors vs. Zero-days

Stealer here, stealer there, stealers everywhere!

Kaspersky researchers investigated a number of stealer attacks over the past year, and they are now sharing some details on the new Kral stealer, recent AMOS version and Vidar delivering ACR stealer. Continue reading Stealer here, stealer there, stealers everywhere!

Beyond the Surface: the evolution and expansion of the SideWinder APT group

Kaspersky analyzes SideWinder APT’s recent activity: new targets in the MiddleEast and Africa, post-exploitation tools and techniques. Continue reading Beyond the Surface: the evolution and expansion of the SideWinder APT group

Awaken Likho is awake: new techniques of an APT group

Kaspersky experts have discovered a new version of the APT Awaken Likho RAT Trojan, which uses AutoIt scripts and the MeshCentral system to target Russian organizations. Continue reading Awaken Likho is awake: new techniques of an APT group