Collaborate Disseminate
This is the third part of our study about the Common Log File System (CLFS) and five vulnerabilities in this Windows OS component that have been used in ransomware attacks throughout the year. Continue reading Windows CLFS and five exploits used by ransomware operators (Exploit #2 – September 2022)
We had never seen so many CLFS driver exploits being used in active attacks before, and then suddenly there are so many of them captured in just one year. Is there something wrong with the CLFS driver? Are all these vulnerabilities similar? These questions encouraged me to take a closer look at the CLFS driver and its vulnerabilities. Continue reading Windows CLFS and five exploits used by ransomware operators
This is the second part of our study about the Common Log File System (CLFS) and five vulnerabilities in this Windows OS component that have been used in ransomware attacks throughout the year. Continue reading Windows CLFS and five exploits used by ransomware operators (Exploit #1 – CVE-2022-24521)
This is part six of our study about the Common Log File System (CLFS) and five vulnerabilities in this Windows OS component that have been used in ransomware attacks throughout the year. Continue reading Windows CLFS and five exploits used by ransomware operators (Exploit #5 – CVE-2023-28252)
We uncovered a novel multiplatform threat named “NKAbuse”. The malware utilizes NKN technology for data exchange between peers, functioning as a potent implant, and equipped with both flooder and backdoor capabilities. Continue reading Unveiling NKAbuse: a new multiplatform threat abusing the NKN protocol
In this report, we share our latest crimeware findings: FakeSG malware distribution campaign delivering NetSupport RAT, new Conti-like Akira ransomware and AMOS stealer for macOS. Continue reading FakeSG campaign, Akira ransomware and AMOS macOS stealer
Generative AI has become the trendiest technology of 2023. Kaspersky reviews AI-related security concerns, and implementations of this technology in cyberdefense and red teaming, and provides predictions for 2024. Continue reading Story of the year: the impact of AI on cybersecurity
A new macOS Trojan-Proxy is riding on cracked versions of legitimate software; it relies on DNS-over-HTTPS to obtain a C&C (command and control) address. Continue reading New macOS Trojan-Proxy piggybacking on cracked software
BlueNoroff has been attacking macOS users with a new loader that delivers unknown malware to the system. Continue reading BlueNoroff: new Trojan attacking macOS users
In this report Kaspersky researchers provide an analysis of the previously unknown HrServ web shell, which exhibits both APT and crimeware features and has likely been active since 2021. Continue reading HrServ – Previously unknown web shell used in APT attack