In May 2022, Linux-based systems are getting exposed to a number of threats coming from multiple attack vectors. Early this month, the BPFDoor surveillance implant hit the headlines compromising thousands of Linux devices. Another threat targeting Linux systems is looming on the horizon. Microsoft has observed an enormous surge of malicious activity from Linux XorDdos […]
Security researchers report on malicious activity associated with the distribution of BumbleBee malware traced back to the initial access broker (IAB) dubbed Exotic Lily. Research data suggest that adversaries use the file transfer tools such as TransferXL, TransferNow, and WeTransfer, to spread BumbleBee malware. The malware is used to launch Cobalt Strike attacks. Detect BumbleBee […]
Cybercrooks are targeting Microsoft Windows users with three fileless malware strains used at once in a new phishing campaign. The phishing mail mimics a payment report from a trusted source, with a brief request to view an attached Microsoft Excel document. The file contains weaponized macros and, once launched, drops the malware aimed to steal […]
Germany-located users are falling victim to a new malware campaign designed to spread a custom-built PowerShell remote access trojan (RAT). Adversaries set up a decoy site to trick people into taking the bait in a phony newsflash that claims to offer previously unpublished information regarding the situation in Ukraine. Victims are urged to download a […]
On May 18, 2022, CISA issued a notice warning organizations of potential exploitation attempts of known vulnerabilities in the VMware products tracked as CVE-2022-22954 and CVE-2022-22960. Once exploited, the revealed flaws give green light to threat actors to perform malicious template injection on the server end. More specifically, the exploitation of the CVE-2022-22954 can lead […]
While cybersecurity professionals are working hard to augment SOC operations with more scalable and innovative solutions, threat actors are also putting an effort not to be left to bring up the rear in this everlasting security race. Security researchers detect the surge in the numbers of malware-as-a-service (MaaS) offers, with its operators coming with new […]
Iranian state-backed adversaries are accelerating their pace by leveraging different attack vectors and targeting multiple industries across the world. Hot on the heels of the spear-phishing campaign launched by the infamous APT34 group spreading a new Saitama backdoor, another Iran-linked hacking collective hits the headlines performing ransomware attacks against U.S. companies. The Iranian nation-backed COBALT […]
A newly discovered bug in Zyxel products endangers tens of thousands of users in Europe and the U.S. The critical vulnerability affecting Zyxel’s ATP series, VPN series, and USG FLEX series business firewalls is tracked as CVE-2022-30525, with a severity score of 9.8 CVSS. The vulnerability paves the way for hackers to execute arbitrary code […]
Microsoft Patch Tuesday for May 2022 brought to the daylight 74 flaws in Microsoft products, among them critical vulnerabilities, such as a CVE-2022–26923, along with the necessary fixes to mitigate them. The new SharePoint Server remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability is similar to another Microsoft SharePoint RCE tagged CVE-2022-22005 that was discovered in February this […]
Company’s Recognition for Excellence Awards Finalist in the Most Promising Early-Stage Startup Category Ranked as the industry’s most prestigious and competitive accomplishment, the SC Awards recognizes future-proof solutions, progressive organizations, and leaders that are driving innovation and transforming cybersecurity. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the SC Awards initiative, which includes two main award […]