Fancy Bear goes all out to beat Adobe, MSFT zero-day patches
The group behind DNC hack seeks maximum pwnage before patches become widespread. Continue reading Fancy Bear goes all out to beat Adobe, MSFT zero-day patches
Category Archives: Sofacy
Microsoft Patches Zero Day Disclosed by Google
Microsoft released 14 security bulletins today, six rated critical. Among the fixes is a patch for a Windows kernel zero-day vulnerability disclosed by Google that was being used in attacks by the Sofacy APT gang. Continue reading Microsoft Patches Zero Day Disclosed by Google
Microsoft Says Russian APT Group Behind Zero-Day Attacks
Microsoft said Russian APT group Sofacy, which has ties to the country’s military intelligence operations, has been using Windows kernel and Adobe Flash zero day vulnerabilities in targeted attacks. Continue reading Microsoft Says Russian APT Group Behind Zero-Day Attacks
Komplex Mac backdoor answers old questions
A new piece of Mac malware, dubbed Komplex, has been discovered by Palo Alto Networks. This malware provides a backdoor into the system, like most other recent Mac malware. Where it gets most interesting, though, isn’t in its capabilities, but in the c… Continue reading Komplex Mac backdoor answers old questions
Sofacy APT Targeting OS X Machines with Komplex Trojan
APT gang Sofacy is targeting Mac OS X users with a Trojan that allows an attacker to execute remote commands on infected systems. Continue reading Sofacy APT Targeting OS X Machines with Komplex Trojan
DNC Hacked, Research on Trump Stolen
Two separate APT groups believed to have ties to the Russian government have been fingered in attacks against the Democratic National Committee. Continue reading DNC Hacked, Research on Trump Stolen
APT Attackers Flying More False Flags Than Ever
Investigators continue to focus on attack attribution, but Kaspersky researchers speaking at CanSecWest 2016 caution that attackers are manipulating data used to tie attacks to perpetrators. Continue reading APT Attackers Flying More False Flags Than Ever