November 13, 2024 at 03:36PM A phishing campaign, attributed to Iranian threat actor TA455, targets aerospace professionals on LinkedIn by impersonating recruiters. Victims download a malicious zip file, leading to malware installation via DLL side-loading. The malware deploys Snail Resin and uses covert tactics to evade detection. Caution is advised for users in the aerospace … Read more
November 13, 2024 at 08:10AM The Munich Security Conference and the European Cyber Conflict Research Initiative are launching the AI-Cybersecurity Essay Prize Competition, inviting essays on AI’s impact on cybersecurity in Europe. The top five essays will receive cash prizes, and the winner will attend the 2025 conference. Submissions are due by January 2, 2025. … Read more
November 13, 2024 at 07:21AM A Chinese state-sponsored hacking group has compromised two Tibetan community websites to install malware on users’ computers, according to a cybersecurity group. The attack highlights ongoing cybersecurity threats targeting specific communities. ### Meeting Notes Takeaways: 1. **Incident Overview**: – A hacking group, suspected to be state-sponsored by China, has compromised … 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 13, 2024 at 07:01AM Increased cyber threats and hacktivism in the Middle East have prompted countries to develop advanced cybersecurity regulations. Nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar are building frameworks based on international standards to protect investments. However, uneven enforcement and a talent shortage hinder effectiveness, complicating compliance for companies operating in the region. … Read more
November 12, 2024 at 11:54AM The FBI, NSA, and Five Eyes partners identified 15 top vulnerabilities exploited in 2023, urging immediate patching and management. Zero-day exploits increased, with 12 of the 15 vulnerabilities addressed last year. Notably, CVE-2023-3519 was widely targeted, emphasizing the need for proactive security measures to mitigate risks. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. … Read more
November 12, 2024 at 10:46AM North Korean threat actors are targeting macOS systems with trojanized cryptocurrency-themed apps built using Flutter, which bypassed Apple’s security checks. Discovered by Jamf Threat Labs, these signed and notarized apps connected to DPRK servers and executed scripts. Apple revoked their signatures, but the full extent of the operation is unclear. … Read more
November 12, 2024 at 10:29AM The joint Cybersecurity Advisory highlights increased exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities in 2023 by malicious cyber actors compared to 2022, urging vendors and end-users to adopt security measures. Recommendations include implementing secure software development practices and timely patch management to mitigate risks associated with routinely exploited vulnerabilities. ### Meeting Takeaways #### … Read more
November 12, 2024 at 09:32AM GoIssue is a new tool enabling cybercriminals to extract email addresses from GitHub profiles for bulk email attacks on users, highlighting vulnerabilities in GitHub’s security for developers and corporate supply chains. The article discusses its implications for online security. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Introduction of GoIssue Tool**: A new tool named … Read more
November 12, 2024 at 08:39AM North Korean threat actors have begun embedding malware in Flutter applications, targeting macOS devices. This technique includes a deceptive Minesweeper game and variants in Go and Python. Jamf Threat Labs notes this may involve social engineering near cryptocurrency sectors, and suspects links to known hacking sub-groups. Apple’s notarization process is … Read more