Russian APT Chained Firefox and Windows Zero-Days Against US and European Targets

November 27, 2024 at 04:22AM A Russia-linked hacking group, RomCom, has exploited two recent Firefox and Windows zero-day vulnerabilities to install a backdoor on victims’ machines. Mostly targeting entities in North America and Europe, the group employs sophisticated methods requiring no user interaction, highlighting their capacity for stealthy cyber operations. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. **APT … Read more

RomCom Exploits Zero-Day Firefox and Windows Flaws in Sophisticated Cyberattacks

November 26, 2024 at 06:18AM The Russia-aligned group RomCom has exploited two zero-day vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Windows to install their backdoor malware on victim systems without user interaction. The attacks utilize a fake website to redirect users, highlighting RomCom’s advanced capabilities and its history of cybercrime since 2022. ### Meeting Takeaways – … Read more