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BitSloth

Aug 9, 2024 2:44:04 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Windows, Backdoor, BITS, BitSloth

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Verticals Targeted: Government 

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BitSloth is a recently discovered Windows backdoor that uses a built-in feature called Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) for C2.

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Mandrake Android Spyware

Aug 5, 2024 2:46:26 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Android, Spyware, Mandrake, APK

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A new version of Mandrake Android spyware was observed being distributed by multiple Android APKs on the Google Play store earlier this year.

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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

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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.

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Evasive Panda Updates Its Arsenal

Jul 29, 2024 2:04:16 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Espionage, China, Evasive Panda

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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.

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Play Ransomware Linux Variant Discovered

Jul 26, 2024 3:02:38 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Ransomware, Linux, Play, ESXi

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A Linux variant of Play ransomware has been observed that is capable of targeting ESXi environments.

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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

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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.

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Eldorado Ransomware

Jul 15, 2024 2:43:58 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Healthcare, Education, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Professional Services

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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.

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New CapraRAT Activity

Jul 12, 2024 2:44:05 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Espionage, Android, CapraRAT, Spyware, Mobile, Surveillance

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Pakistan-based threat actor group Mythic Leopard was recently observed using new CapraRAT samples to expand their targeting.

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