October 3, 2024 at 02:53PM
The FIN7 threat group is using artificial intelligence and social engineering in a provocative campaign, advertising a “DeepNude Generator” to trick users into downloading infostealing malware. It also targets corporate users with malvertising. FIN7’s sophisticated tactics demonstrate a persistent and evolving threat, requiring organizations to develop indicators of attack and train employees to recognize social engineering tactics.
From the provided meeting notes, it is evident that the notorious FIN7 threat group is utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and social engineering in an aggressive, adult-themed threat campaign. They are using the promise of a “DeepNude Generator” to trick individuals into downloading infostealing malware. The strategy involves creating websites advertising the generator, prompting users to either download or sign up for a “free trial,” only to deliver malicious payloads instead. Organizations are at risk of employees falling for this provocative lure and unwittingly compromising credentials or exposing themselves to ransomware.
Moreover, FIN7 is also continuing a malvertising campaign targeting corporate users with lures related to popular brands, such as SAP Concur, Microsoft, and Thomson Reuters. The campaign seeks to spread the NetSupport RAT and .MSIX malware by prompting people to download a fake “required browser extension.”
This level of sophistication and planning by FIN7 reflects their commitment to evolving with modern technology and psychological tactics to create more sophisticated ways to spread malware, despite law enforcement attempts to disrupt their activities.
Mitigation and defense against FIN7 and similar cybercriminal groups involve developing indicators of attack based on their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). Additionally, it is essential to train employees to be aware of increasingly elaborate social engineering tactics and to block the download of any unknown files from the internet onto machines connected to a corporate network.
In conclusion, it is evident that organizations need to be vigilant and take proactive measures to protect themselves against the evolving and sophisticated threat campaigns orchestrated by groups like FIN7.