The latter half of the year has already begun, and cybercrimes show no signs of stopping. Just like how they’re using Cobalt Strike to deploy Anchor backdoor and RYUK ransomware. Be vigilant and learn more about these digital attacks in this batch of InfoSec articles.
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New ransomware posing as COVID‑19 tracing app targets Canada; ESET offers decryptor
Source: WeLiveSecurity
New ransomware CryCryptor has been targeting Android users in Canada, distributed via two websites under the guise of an official COVID-19 tracing app provided by Health Canada. Read more.
WastedLocker: A New Ransomware Variant Developed By The Evil Corp Group
Source: nccgroup
WastedLocker started in conjunction with a number of other changes seen originate from the Evil Corp group in 2020. Evil Corp were previously associated to the Dridex malware and BitPaymer ransomware. Read more.
Anatomy of a survey scam – how innocent questions can rip you off
Source: Sophos
Wherever in the world you are, the chances are that the survey scams you or your family receive will claim to represent brand names that you’re familiar with. Here, the brand identity stolen by the crooks was Bunnings, a well-known chain of Aussie DIY stores. Read more.
Inside a TrickBot Cobalt Strike Attack Server
Source: SentinelLABS
Trickbot operators utilized PowerTrick and Cobalt Strike to deploy their Anchor backdoor and RYUK ransomware. SentinelLABS reviewed the Cobalt Strike portion of the server and how the actors were leveraging it against multiple targets. Read more.
IndigoDrop spreads via military-themed lures to deliver Cobalt Strike
Source: Talos
Cisco Talos has observed a malware campaign that utilizes military-themed malicious Microsoft Office documents (maldocs) to spread Cobalt Strike beacons containing full-fledged RAT capabilities. Read more.
A close look at the advanced techniques used in a Malaysian-focused APT campaign
Source: Elastic
Based on code similarity and shared TTPs, the team assessed this activity to be possibly linked to APT40, or Leviathan. The group’s campaign appears to target Malaysian government officials. Read more.
Unknown China-Based APT Targeting Myanmarese Entities
Source: Anomali
An unidentified Advanced Persistent Threat (APT), very likely China-based, is distributing Windows Shortcut (LNK) files that are being renamed and distributed to multiple targets, likely via spearphishing. Read more.
CryptoCore: A Threat Actor Targeting Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Source: Clear Sky Cyber Security
This research presents a hidden and persistent group, that has been targeting cryptoexchanges, stealing millions’ worth of cryptocoins; tracked as “CryptoCore” (or “Crypto-gangâ€), aka “Dangerous Passwordâ€, “Leery Turtleâ€. Read more.
PROMETHIUM extends global reach with StrongPity3 APT
Source: Talos
The PROMETHIUM threat actor — active since 2012 — has been exposed multiple times over the past several years. However, this has not deterred this actor from continuing and expanding their activities. Read more.
Defending Against Malicious Cyber Activity Originating from Tor
Source: CISA
Tor (aka The Onion Router) is software that allows users to browse the web anonymously by encrypting and routing requests through multiple relay layers or nodes. Read more.