A miner and the ClipBanker Trojan being distributed via SourceForge | Securelist
Malicious actors are using SourceForge to distribute a miner and the ClipBanker Trojan while utilizing unconventional persistence techniques.
SparkCat crypto stealer in Google Play and App Store
Kaspersky experts discover iOS and Android apps infected with the SparkCat crypto stealer in Google Play and the App Store. It steals crypto wallet data using an OCR model.
HZ Rat backdoor for macOS harvests data from WeChat and DingTalk
Kaspersky experts discovered a macOS version of the HZ Rat backdoor, which collects user data from WeChat and DingTalk messengers.
CloudSorcerer APT uses cloud services and GitHub as C2 | Securelist
Kaspersky discovered a new APT CloudSorcerer targeting Russian government entities and using cloud services as C2, just like the CloudWizard actor.
XZ backdoor behavior inside OpenSSH
In this article, we analyze XZ backdoor behavior inside OpenSSH, after it has achieved RSA-related function hook.
Leaked LockBit builder in a real-life incident response case | Securelist
Kaspersky researchers revisit the leaked LockBit 3.0 builder and share insights into a real-life incident involving a custom targeted ransomware variant created with this builder.
Kaspersky analysis of the backdoor in XZ
Kaspersky analysis of the backdoor recently found in XZ, which is used in many popular Linux distributions and in OpenSSH server process.
A backdoor with a cryptowallet stealer inside cracked macOS software
We review a new macOS backdoor that piggybacks on cracked software to replace Bitcoin and Exodus wallets with malware.
Operation Triangulation: The last (hardware) mystery
Recent iPhone models have additional hardware-based security protection for sensitive regions of the kernel memory. We discovered that to bypass this hardware-based security protection, the attackers used another hardware feature of Apple-designed SoCs.
Analysis of a new macOS Trojan-Proxy
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. Illegally distributed software historically has served as a way to sneak malware onto victims’ devices. Oftentimes, users are not willing to pay for software tools they need, so they go searching the Web for a “free lunch”. They are an excellent target for cybercriminals who realize that an individual looking for a cracked app will be willing to download an installer from a questionable website and disable security on their machine, and so they will be fairly easy to trick into installing malware as well.
Triangulation: validators, post-compromise activity and modules | Securelist
In this report Kaspersky shares insights into the validation components used in Operation Triangulation, TriangleDB implant post-compromise activity, as well as details of some additional modules.
Trojanized Free Download Manager found to contain a Linux backdoor
Kaspersky researchers analyzed a Linux backdoor disguised as Free Download Manager software that remained under the radar for at least three years.
Dissecting TriangleDB, a Triangulation spyware implant
In researching Operation Triangulation, we set ourselves the goal to retrieve as many parts of the exploitation chain as possible. As of now, we have finished analyzing the spyware implant and are ready to share the details.
QBot banker delivered through business correspondence
In early April, we detected a significant increase in attacks that use banking Trojans of the QBot family. The malware would be delivered through e-mails that were based on real business letters the attackers had gotten access to.
IT specialists search and recruitment on the dark web
We have analyzed more than 800 IT job ads and resumes on the dark web. Here is what the dark web job market looks like.
Stolen certificates in two waves of ransomware and wiper attacks | Securelist
In this report, we compare the ROADSWEEP ransomware and ZEROCLEARE wiper versions used in two waves of attacks against Albanian government organizations.
NullMixer drops Redline Stealer, SmokeLoader and other malware | Securelist
NullMixer is a dropper delivering a number of Trojans, such as RedLine Stealer, SmokeLoader, Satacom, and others.
Two more malicious Python packages in the PyPI
We used our internal automated system for monitoring open-source repositories and discovered two other malicious Python packages in the PyPI.
The SessionManager IIS backdoor: a possibly overlooked GELSEMIUM artefact
In early 2022, we investigated an IIS backdoor called SessionManager. It has been used against NGOs, government, military and industrial organizations in Africa, South America, Asia, Europe, Russia and the Middle East.
IT specialists search and recruitment on the dark web
We have analyzed more than 800 IT job ads and resumes on the dark web. Here is what the dark web job market looks like.
Stolen certificates in two waves of ransomware and wiper attacks | Securelist
In this report, we compare the ROADSWEEP ransomware and ZEROCLEARE wiper versions used in two waves of attacks against Albanian government organizations.
NullMixer drops Redline Stealer, SmokeLoader and other malware | Securelist
NullMixer is a dropper delivering a number of Trojans, such as RedLine Stealer, SmokeLoader, Satacom, and others.
Two more malicious Python packages in the PyPI
We used our internal automated system for monitoring open-source repositories and discovered two other malicious Python packages in the PyPI.
The SessionManager IIS backdoor: a possibly overlooked GELSEMIUM artefact
In early 2022, we investigated an IIS backdoor called SessionManager. It has been used against NGOs, government, military and industrial organizations in Africa, South America, Asia, Europe, Russia and the Middle East.
Two more malicious Python packages in the PyPI
We used our internal automated system for monitoring open-source repositories and discovered two other malicious Python packages in the PyPI.
The SessionManager IIS backdoor: a possibly overlooked GELSEMIUM artefact
In early 2022, we investigated an IIS backdoor called SessionManager. It has been used against NGOs, government, military and industrial organizations in Africa, South America, Asia, Europe, Russia and the Middle East.