Cybercriminals Employ PhantomLoader to Distribute SSLoad Malware

June 13, 2024 at 06:48AM Cybersecurity firm Intezer identified a new malware, SSLoad, distributed through a previously undocumented loader called PhantomLoader. SSLoad infiltrates systems through phishing emails and delivers additional malware. It has been observed deploying the legitimate adversary simulation software Cobalt Strike. The malware demonstrates sophisticated capabilities, including reconnaissance and dynamic string decryption. Phishing … Read more

45,000 Exposed Jenkins Instances Found Amid Reports of In-the-Wild Exploitation

January 31, 2024 at 07:42AM The Shadowserver Foundation has identified 45,000 exposed Jenkins instances with a critical vulnerability, potentially being exploited in the wild. Unauthenticated attackers can access limited data from files, while authenticated attackers may obtain full file contents, including sensitive Jenkins secrets. Researchers reported in-the-wild exploitation prior to the public release of the … Read more