Iran-based Cyber Actors Enabling Ransomware Attacks on US Organizations

August 28, 2024 at 08:56AM The FBI, CISA, and the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center jointly warn network defenders of ongoing cyber exploitation by an Iran-based group targeting U.S. and foreign organizations. The advisory details the threat actors’ tactics, techniques, and procedures, and provides indicators of compromise. Organizations are urged to follow recommended mitigations … Read more

New MFA-bypassing phishing kit targets Microsoft 365, Gmail accounts

March 25, 2024 at 01:02PM Cybercriminals are increasingly using the ‘Tycoon 2FA’ PhaaS platform to target Microsoft 365 and Gmail accounts, bypassing two-factor authentication. Sekoia’s report details the multi-step attacks and the evolution of the kit, including enhancements to JavaScript and HTML code, with substantial operations involving over 1,800 transactions and numerous cybercriminals utilizing the … Read more

Scattered Spider Casino Hackers Evade Arrest in Plain Sight

November 17, 2023 at 03:56PM The cybercrime group known as Scattered Spider has been able to successfully attack US organizations without being disrupted or arrested, despite federal law enforcement being aware of their identities for over six months. The FBI and CISA have released an advisory to help organizations defend against Scattered Spider, but it … Read more

Fake Corsair job offers on LinkedIn push DarkGate malware

October 20, 2023 at 08:50AM LinkedIn users are being targeted by a threat actor spreading malware through fake job posts at Corsair. The cybercriminal group responsible for the attacks, believed to be Vietnamese, is linked to previous campaigns targeting Facebook business accounts. The malware, including DarkGate and RedLine, is distributed through malicious files downloaded from … Read more