Verticals Targeted: Government
Recent Posts
BitSloth
Aug 9, 2024 2:44:04 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Windows, Backdoor, BITS, BitSloth
Mandrake Android Spyware
Aug 5, 2024 2:46:26 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Android, Spyware, Mandrake, APK
Executive Summary
A new version of Mandrake Android spyware was observed being distributed by multiple Android APKs on the Google Play store earlier this year.
Silent Chollima's Espionage Activity
Aug 2, 2024 2:15:57 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Espionage, North Korea, Dtrack, Dora RAT, TigerRAT, Silent Chollima, SmallTiger
Related Families: Dtrack, Dora RAT, TigerRAT, SmallTiger, LightHand, ValidAlpha
Verticals Targeted: Military, Defense, Engineering, Technology, Education, Construction, Manufacturing, Gambling, Energy
Executive Summary
Last week, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) indicted Rim Jong Hyok, an individual allegedly affiliated with Silent Chollima. The group has been active since at least 2014 and is known to conduct espionage operations on behalf of North Korea.
Evasive Panda Updates Its Arsenal
Jul 29, 2024 2:04:16 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Espionage, China, Evasive Panda
Related Families: Macma, Suzafk
Verticals Targeted: NGO
Executive Summary
Evasive Panda recently updated its arsenal to include new TTPs and updated versions of existing malware. They were also observed using a shared framework for malware targeting Windows, Linux, MacOS, and Android systems.
Play Ransomware Linux Variant Discovered
Jul 26, 2024 3:02:38 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Ransomware, Linux, Play, ESXi
Executive Summary
A Linux variant of Play ransomware has been observed that is capable of targeting ESXi environments.
MuddyWater Using New Backdoor to Target Middle East
Jul 22, 2024 1:09:20 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Middle East, Static Kitten, MuddyWater, MuddyRot, BugSleep
Related Families: MuddyRot aka BugSleep
Verticals Targeted: Transportation, Government, Media, Travel
Executive Summary
Iran nexus threat actor group MuddyWater was recently observed using a new backdoor to target entities in the Middle East. Dubbed MuddyRot by Sekoia and BugSleep by Check Point Research, the backdoor appears to indicate a shift in MuddyWater’s TTPs.
Eldorado Ransomware
Jul 15, 2024 2:43:58 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Healthcare, Education, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Professional Services
Verticals Targeted: Real Estate, Education, Professional Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing
Executive Summary
Eldorado is a relatively new ransomware as a service (RaaS) that targets both Windows and Linux systems. The ransomware has already claimed 16 victims and is gaining momentum.
New CapraRAT Activity
Jul 12, 2024 2:44:05 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Espionage, Android, CapraRAT, Spyware, Mobile, Surveillance