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Mirai IZ1H9

Oct 16, 2023 2:17:16 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Linux, IoT, Mirai, Botnet, IZ1H9

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Executive Summary

Mirai IZ1H9, a newer variant of Mirai, is being used to infect Linux devices for use in a DDoS campaign.

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AresLoader

Oct 13, 2023 2:27:36 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Russia, Threat Bulletin, Loader, Cybercrime, AresLoader, MaaS

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Executive Summary

AresLoader is a loader malware-as-a-service (MaaS) active in the wild since at least November 2022. AresLoader is designed to masquerade as legitimate software, while covertly downloading malicious payloads.

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BunnyLoader

Oct 9, 2023 12:00:10 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Loader, BunnyLoader, Malware-As-A-Service, Cybercrime

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Executive Summary

BunnyLoader is a recently discovered malware-as-a-service (MaaS) threat being sold on multiple forums. It was released in September 2023 and appears to be under active development, with feature updates and bug fixes available.

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Stealth Falcon's Deadglyph Backdoor

Oct 6, 2023 1:42:37 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Middle East, Backdoor, Stealth Falcon, Deadglyph, UAE

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Verticals Targeted: Government 

Executive Summary

Deadglyph is a backdoor used by the Stealth Falcon threat actor group for espionage operations targeting entities in the Middle East.

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New BBTok Variant

Oct 2, 2023 2:44:45 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Financial, Banker, Banking Trojan, BBTok, Latin America

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Verticals Targeted: Financial

Executive Summary

BBTok, written in Delphi, is a banking trojan that has been active since at least 2020. A new variant was recently observed targeting financial entities in Latin America.

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ShroudedSnooper Targeting Telecommunications in the Middle East

Sep 29, 2023 1:35:33 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Middle East, Telecommunications, ShroudedSnooper, HTTPSnoop, PipeSnoop

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Related Families: HTTPSnoop, PipeSnoop
Verticals Targeted: Telecommunications 

Executive Summary

ShroudedSnooper used the novel implants HTTPSnoop and PipeSnoop to target telecommunications entities in the Middle East.

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Earth Lusca's SprySOCKS Linux Backdoor

Sep 25, 2023 2:06:11 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Espionage, Government, Linux, Backdoor, Mandibule, SprySOCKS, Earth Lusca, Aquatic Panda

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Related Families: Mandibule, Cobalt Strike, Trochilus, RedLeaves
Verticals Targeted: Government 

Executive Summary

China nexus threat actor group Earth Lusca was observed using a Linux-based backdoor dubbed SprySOCKS to target government entities.

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ALPHV Hacks MGM Grand

Sep 22, 2023 2:31:31 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Ransomware, ALPHV, Scattered Spider, MGM Grand, social engineering

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Verticals Targeted: Gambling, Hospitality, Recreation

Executive Summary

MGM Resorts International was the victim of a recent cyber attack that impacted several systems, including its website, reservations, and in-casino services such as ATMs, slot machines, and credit card machines. ALPHV has taken credit for the attack.

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