Executive Summary
Zscaler recently reported on a new .NET DNS backdoor “DnsSystem” used by the threat actor group known as Lyceum. It is primarily used to target entities in the Middle East.
Lyceum .NET DNS Backdoor “DnsSystem”
Jun 24, 2022 2:22:18 PM / by PolySwarm Tech Team posted in Threat Bulletin, Lyceum, Hexane, Siamese Kitten, DnsSystem, .NET DNS Backdoor
Symbiote Linux Malware
Jun 20, 2022 12:01:49 PM / by PolySwarm Tech Team posted in Threat Bulletin, Linux, Symbiote
Executive Summary
Intezer and BlackBerry recently reported on Symbiote, a difficult to detect Linux malware that relies on existing running processes to infect a system.
Pymafka Targets macOS, Windows, Linux
Jun 17, 2022 2:17:39 PM / by PolySwarm Tech Team posted in Threat Bulletin, Windows, Linux, Python, Pymafka, Cobalt Strike
Executive Summary
Sonatype recently reported on Pymakfa, a malicious Python package in the PyPl registry dropping Cobalt Strike on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Enemybot IoT Malware
Jun 13, 2022 3:47:53 PM / by PolySwarm Tech Team posted in Threat Bulletin, Android, Linux, Enemybot, CMS
Executive Summary
AT&T Alien Labs recently reported on Enemybot, an internet of things (IoT) malware targeting content management systems (CMS), Linux, and Android.
Key Takeaways
Follina MSDT Vulnerability (CVE-2022-30190)
Jun 6, 2022 1:54:53 PM / by PolySwarm Tech Team posted in Threat Bulletin, Windows, Follina, CVE-2022-30190, MS Office, MSDT
Background
Microsoft recently published an advisory on a newly identified zero-day vulnerability that affects Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT). CVE-2022-30190, which is being exploited in the wild, has been dubbed Follina by industry researcher Kevin Beaumont.
PolySwarms New Hunt Functionality
Jun 2, 2022 2:09:53 PM / by PolySwarm Tech Team posted in PolySwarm, Threat Hunting, New Features, Product Update
Many of you have given us feedback on our live and historical hunt functionality and we are thrilled to let you know that we are going live with your suggestions.
New ArguePatch Variant Spotted
May 31, 2022 3:03:49 PM / by PolySwarm Tech Team posted in Ukraine, Russia, Threat Bulletin, CaddyWiper, Industroyer2, Sandworm, Voodoobear, ArguePatch
Background
ESET recently tweeted about a new version of ArguePatch, a malware loader used by VooDoo Bear (Sandworm) in multiple attacks against Ukrainian assets. ESET also gave an overview of the new version of ArguePatch on their WeLiveSecurity blog.
Cryware Targets Crypto Wallets
May 27, 2022 12:34:55 PM / by PolySwarm Tech Team posted in Cryptocurrency, Cryware, Keylogging, Memory Dumping, Clipping & Switching, Crypto Wallet
Background
Microsoft recently reported on “cryware”, information stealers that target non-custodial cryptocurrency wallets, or hot wallets.