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Volt Typhoon's KV-Botnet

Jan 22, 2024 1:38:21 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, APT, Critical Infrastructure, China, Linux, Volt Typhoon, KV-Botnet

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Verticals Targeted: Government

Executive Summary

Volt Typhoon was observed compromising Cisco RV325 devices with KV-Botnet.

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Cuba Ransomware Used Veeam Vulnerability (CVE-2023-27532)

Aug 25, 2023 1:54:17 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Critical Infrastructure, Ransomware, Information Technology, Cuba

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Verticals Targeted: Critical Infrastructure, Information Technology

Executive Summary

Cuba ransomware was observed using the Veeam vulnerability (CVE-2023-27532) in June to target critical infrastructure and IT entities in the US and Latin America.

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DroxiDat Targets African Power Company

Aug 18, 2023 2:54:28 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Critical Infrastructure, Energy, DroxiDat, Pistachio Tempest, SystemBC, Fin12

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Related Families: SystemBC
Verticals Targeted: Energy

Executive Summary

An African energy sector entity was recently targeted using DroxiDat, a variant of SystemBC.

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SpyNote Targets Utility Company Customers

Aug 4, 2023 2:38:03 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Android, Critical Infrastructure, Mobile, Energy, Utilities, SpyNote

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Verticals Targeted: Utilities, Energy, Water, Critical Infrastructure

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CosmicEnergy

Jun 9, 2023 2:23:26 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Critical Infrastructure, ICS, Energy, CosmicEnergy, OT

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Verticals Targeted: Energy, Critical Infrastructure

Executive Summary

CosmicEnergy is a novel malware targeting operational technology (OT) and ICS.

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Volt Typhoon Targets US Critical Infrastructure

Jun 5, 2023 2:07:00 PM / by The Hivemind posted in US, Critical Infrastructure, China, Energy, Volt Typhoon, Guam

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Verticals Targeted: Critical Infrastructure, Communications, Manufacturing, Utility, Transportation, Construction, Maritime, Government, Information Technology, Education

Executive Summary

Volt Typhoon was discovered targeting critical infrastructure entities in the US mainland and Guam. Volt Typhoon maintained stealth throughout this espionage campaign.

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RedStinger Targets Critical Infrastructure

May 22, 2023 3:49:00 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Ukraine, Russia, Threat Bulletin, Government, Critical Infrastructure, Transportation, Bad Magic

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Related Families: DboxShell, PowerMagic
Verticals Targeted:
Defense, Critical Infrastructure, Transportation 

Executive Summary

RedStinger, a relatively unknown threat actor group, targeted multiple entities in Ukraine, including those in the defense, transportation, and critical infrastructure verticals.

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Mint Sandstorm Targets US Critical Infrastructure

May 1, 2023 3:22:04 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Middle East, Government, Critical Infrastructure, Iran, Telecommunications, Charming Kitten, MENA, Energy, Mint Sandstorm, North Africa, Transportation

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Related Families: Drokbk, Soldier
Verticals Targeted:
Critical Infrastructure, Telecommunications, Government, Energy, Transportation. Utilities, Oil & Gas

Executive Summary

Mint Sandstorm was recently observed targeting US critical infrastructure entities. These include seaports, energy companies, transportation systems, and a US utility and gas entity.

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