New StrelaStealer Phishing Attacks Hit Over 100 Organizations in E.U. and U.S.

New StrelaStealer Phishing Attacks Hit Over 100 Organizations in E.U. and U.S.

March 22, 2024 at 11:21AM

Cybersecurity researchers have detected a new wave of phishing attacks delivering a new information stealer called StrelaStealer, impacting over 100 organizations in the E.U. and the U.S. The attacks involve spam emails with evolving attachments, targeting various sectors with diverse tactics. Other malware families like Stealc and Rescoms RAT have also been observed in these campaigns. Additionally, social engineering scams are targeted towards individuals seeking information about deceased individuals, redirecting to malicious websites. Furthermore, a new activity cluster named Fluffy Wolf has been identified, showing that even unskilled threat actors can conduct successful attacks at scale.

The meeting notes provide a detailed overview of recent cybersecurity threats and attacks, including the emergence of the StrelaStealer, delivery methods, and targets. In addition, it highlights the distribution of other malware strains, such as Revenge RAT, Remcos RAT, and Stealc, as well as the use of social engineering scams targeting individuals seeking information about deceased individuals. It concludes with the discovery of a new activity cluster, “Fluffy Wolf,” and the potential threat it poses.

The meeting notes present a comprehensive picture of the evolving cybersecurity landscape, emphasizing the need for ongoing vigilance and robust security measures to mitigate these threats.

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