November 18, 2024 at 04:27AM Water Barghest, estimated to control over 20,000 IoT devices by October 2024, exploits vulnerabilities to monetize them as proxies on a marketplace. Utilizing automated scripts and the Ngioweb malware, the process from infection to marketplace availability can be completed in under 10 minutes, highlighting its operational efficiency. **Meeting Notes Takeaways: … Read more
November 13, 2024 at 07:21AM Security researchers report that China’s Volt Typhoon botnet has re-emerged, utilizing the same core infrastructure and techniques as before. This development highlights ongoing cybersecurity threats linked to the botnet’s resurgence. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Botnet Activity**: The botnet associated with China’s Volt Typhoon has recently resurfaced. 2. **Techniques and Infrastructure**: It … Read more
November 12, 2024 at 08:01PM China’s Volt Typhoon cyber group has resurfaced, compromising outdated Cisco and Netgear routers to target critical U.S. infrastructure, sparking cyberattacks. Despite previous claims of dismantling the botnet, researchers report increased sophistication, with breaches extending to Singapore Telecommunications. The resurgence highlights rising Chinese cyber espionage threats globally. ### Meeting Takeaways on … Read more
November 8, 2024 at 09:58AM The AndroxGh0st malware is now exploiting various security vulnerabilities in internet-facing applications while incorporating the Mozi botnet for persistent access and credential theft. This integration enhances its targeting capabilities, allowing it to infect more IoT devices and streamline operations within a shared command infrastructure. ### Meeting Takeaways – November 8, … Read more
November 4, 2024 at 07:39AM German authorities disrupted dstat[.]cc, a platform enabling simplified DDoS attacks for users with minimal technical skills. The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) highlighted its role in assessing attack capabilities. Two suspects, involved in drug trafficking via an online platform, were arrested. This action is part of the ongoing PowerOFF operation. … Read more
November 1, 2024 at 06:27AM Microsoft has identified a Chinese threat actor, Storm-0940, using a botnet named Quad7 (CovertNetwork-1658) to conduct sophisticated password spray attacks targeting organizations in North America and Europe. This botnet exploits security flaws in routers to gain access, facilitating credential theft and further cyber exploitation. ### Meeting Takeaways – November 01, … Read more
October 23, 2024 at 09:40AM Bumblebee, a malware downloader previously targeted by Europol’s Operation Endgame, has resurfaced, indicating its resilience. New methods make it harder to detect, posing significant risks to corporate networks by enabling credential harvesting. Despite law enforcement efforts, cybercriminals demonstrate adaptability, necessitating robust cybersecurity measures and user training. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. … Read more
October 17, 2024 at 05:24AM Federal prosecutors charged two Sudanese brothers for operating a DDoS botnet, conducting 35,000 attacks, including on Microsoft. Their tool, linked to Anonymous Sudan, targeted critical infrastructure globally. If convicted, one brother faces life imprisonment. Law enforcement dismantled the botnet as part of coordinated action against cybercrime. ### Meeting Notes Takeaways … Read more
October 4, 2024 at 06:00AM Cloudflare revealed fending off a record-setting 3.8 Tbps DDoS attack and multiple other attacks. The attacks, primarily targeting financial, internet, and telecommunication sectors, utilized compromised devices across several countries. Cloudflare attributed the high-rate attacks to botnets exploiting a critical ASUS router flaw. DDoS attacks have surged in frequency, with added … Read more
September 18, 2024 at 01:01PM Cybersecurity researchers uncover Raptor Train botnet operated by Chinese state threat actor Flax Typhoon. Consisting of compromised SOHO & IoT devices, it’s one of the largest Chinese IoT botnets, targeting devices from multiple manufacturers. Raptor Train has been linked to multiple campaigns and has been used for potential exploitation attempts … Read more