Bumblebee Malware Loader Resurfaces Following Law Enforcement Takedown

October 22, 2024 at 06:22AM The Bumblebee malware loader may be reemerging after a law enforcement operation in May 2024. This malicious campaign highlights the potential revival of this threat. The information is reported by SecurityWeek. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Resurgence of Bumblebee Malware Loader**: There is a new malicious campaign indicating that the Bumblebee malware … Read more

Bumblebee malware returns after recent law enforcement disruption

October 21, 2024 at 11:49AM Bumblebee malware has resurfaced more than four months after being disrupted by Europol’s ‘Operation Endgame.’ This malware, created by TrickBot developers, infects systems through phishing and promotes fake software. Recent attacks involve malicious ZIP files leading to stealthy installations. Researchers warn of its potential resurgence in cyber threats. ### Meeting … Read more

Bumblebee Malware Returns with New Tricks, Targeting U.S. Businesses

February 14, 2024 at 07:15AM Infamous malware loader Bumblebee resurfaces in a new phishing campaign targeting organizations in the U.S. Proofpoint warned about voicemail-themed lures leading to Word files with VBA macros launching PowerShell commands to execute Bumblebee. The attack chain relies on macro-enabled documents, coinciding with reappearance of new variants of QakBot, ZLoader, and … Read more

Bumblebee malware wakes from hibernation, forgets what year it is, attacks with macros

February 14, 2024 at 06:06AM The Bumblebee malware loader, initially linked to ransomware groups, has resurfaced using old-school VBA macros to target US organizations in a new campaign. Its reappearance signals a change in attack tactics, bucking the trend towards more advanced methods. Although this may seem outdated, vigilance and security measures should not be … Read more

Bumblebee malware attacks are back after 4-month break

February 13, 2024 at 10:47AM The Bumblebee malware, previously attributed to cybercrime syndicates Conti and Trickbot, has resurfaced in phishing campaigns targeting organizations in the U.S. The recent campaign uses fake voicemail notifications and malicious documents with VBA macros to introduce the Bumblebee DLL into victims’ systems. This marks a departure from previous distribution methods … Read more