Understanding the Initial Stages of Web Shell and VPN Threats: An MXDR Analysis

October 24, 2024 at 05:26AM Attackers are employing layered strategies using multiple tools like web shells and VPN compromises to maintain access to networks. Trend Micro’s analysis highlights the need for strong logging, incident response planning, and robust security measures to identify and contain threats early, preventing severe consequences like ransomware deployment. ### Key Insights … Read more

New Research Suggests Africa Is Being Used As a ‘Testing Ground’ for Nation State Cyber Warfare

April 26, 2024 at 05:44PM Performanta, a multinational cybersecurity firm, has identified a trend of developing countries being targeted by nation-state actors using ransomware-as-a-service. The CEO emphasizes the increasing threat in Africa and the impact on global organizations. The report highlights the prevalence of cyber attacks in South Africa and a rise in financial trojans … Read more

Analyzing AsyncRAT’s Code Injection into aspnet_compiler.exe Across Multiple Incident Response Cases

December 11, 2023 at 04:13AM The blog entry discusses the Analyzing AsyncRAT’s Code Injection into Aspnet_Compiler.exe Across Multiple Incident Response Cases, highlighting how the malware misuses legitimate processes for malicious activities and demonstrates evolving adversary tactics. It emphasizes the malware’s capabilities, infection chain, and strategies for evading detection. The entry also provides mitigation strategies and … Read more