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MATA malware framework exploits EDR in attacks on defense firms

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October 18, 2023 at 12:28PM The MATA backdoor framework has been observed in attacks targeting oil and gas firms and the defense industry in Eastern Europe between August 2022 and May 2023. The attacks used spear-phishing emails to trick victims into downloading malicious executables that exploit a vulnerability in Internet Explorer. The updated MATA framework … Read more

October 10, 2023 at 12:16PM – North Korea’s State-Sponsored APTs Organize & Align

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October 10, 2023 at 12:16PM North Korean APT groups have increased collaboration and coordination during the COVID-19 pandemic. The lines are blurring between individual groups, making it difficult to determine responsibility for specific threat activities. North Korean actors are diversifying attacks, sharing tools and code, and targeting the supply chain. Collaboration between defenders, governments, and … Read more