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Godfather Evolves With Advanced On-Device Virtualization Capabilities

Jun 30, 2025 1:56:44 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Evolving Threat, Android Malware, Godfather Malware, Mobile Banking Trojan, on-device virtualization, cryptocurrency app attacks, accessibility service abuse, overlay attacks, mobile security threats, banking app hijacking

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Verticals Targeted: Financial
Regions Targeted: Not specified
Related Families: None

Executive Summary

Industry researchers have identified an advanced evolution of the Godfather banking trojan, which employs on-device virtualization to hijack mobile banking and cryptocurrency applications on Android devices. This sophisticated technique allows attackers to monitor and control user interactions within a virtualized app environment, posing a significant threat to mobile security.

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Threat Actors Exploit CVE-2025-3248 to Deliver Flodrix Botnet

Jun 27, 2025 2:34:57 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, CVE-2025-3248, AI Server Security, Cybersecurity Threats, Trend Micro, Flodrix Botnet, Langflow Vulnerability, Remote Code Execution, DDoS Attacks, Python Malware, Botnet Mitigation

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Verticals Targeted: AI
Regions Targeted: Not specified
Related Families: LeetHozer

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Famous Chollima’s PylangGhost

Jun 23, 2025 2:25:38 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Blockchain, Threat Bulletin, North Korea, India, Malware, Python, Cryptocurrency, RAT, PylangGhost, GolangGhost, Famous Chollima

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Verticals Targeted: Cryptocurrency
Regions Targeted: India
Related Families: GolangGhost

Executive Summary

Famous Chollima, a North Korean-aligned threat actor, has deployed PylangGhost, a Python-based remote access trojan (RAT), targeting cryptocurrency and blockchain professionals in India. This malware, a variant of the GolangGhost RAT, facilitates credential theft and remote system control via sophisticated social engineering tactics.

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Crocodilus Evolves, Expands Targeting

Jun 20, 2025 12:01:52 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Banking Trojan, Evolving Threat, Crocodilus, Android Malware, Cryptocurrency Theft, Phishing Campaign, Overlay Attack, Mobile Security, ThreatFabric

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Verticals Targeted: Banking, E-commerce, Cryptocurrency
Regions Targeted: Turkey, Poland, Spain, Argentina, Brazil, India, Indonesia, United States
Related Families: None specified

Executive Summary

Crocodilus, an Android banking trojan first identified in March 2025, has rapidly evolved into a global threat, targeting banking and cryptocurrency users across eight countries with advanced overlay attacks and social engineering tactics. Its enhanced obfuscation and new features, such as contact list manipulation, amplify its ability to evade detection and execute fraudulent transactions.

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New Chaos RAT Variants Observed

Jun 16, 2025 1:57:09 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Malware, Data Theft, Evolving Threat, Cybersecurity, Chaos RAT, Remote Administration Tool, Linux Malware, Windows Malware, Phishing Attacks, Cryptocurrency Mining

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Verticals Targeted: Not specified
Regions Targeted: Not specified
Related Families: None identified

Executive Summary

New variants of Chaos RAT, an open-source remote administration tool (RAT) first observed in 2022, have been identified. The new variants target both Windows and Linux systems through sophisticated phishing campaigns. This evolving malware deploys cryptominers, steals sensitive data, and establishes persistent control over infected devices.

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Russia Targets Ukraine Critical Infrastructure With PathWiper

Jun 13, 2025 2:33:09 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Critical Infrastructure, HermeticWiper, PathWiper, Wiper Malware, Ukraine Cyberattack, Russia APT, Endpoint Security, Cyber Warfare, Data Destruction, Administrative Console

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Verticals Targeted: Critical infrastructure
Regions Targeted: Ukraine
Related Families: HermeticWiper (aka FoxBlade, NEARMISS)

Executive Summary

PathWiper is a new wiper malware deployed by a Russia-linked APT, targeting Ukraine’s critical infrastructure with destructive intent. The attack leveraged a legitimate endpoint administration framework, highlighting the persistent cyber threat to Ukraine amid ongoing conflict.

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EDDIESTEALER

Jun 9, 2025 12:29:15 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Infostealer, Data Theft, social engineering, Emerging Threat, EDDIESTEALER, Rust Malware, CAPTCHA Campaign, ClickFix, PowerShell Attack, ChromeKatz, Cybersecurity

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Verticals Targeted: Not specified
Regions Targeted: Not specified
Related Families: None

Executive Summary

EDDIESTEALER is a Rust-based infostealer distributed through deceptive CAPTCHA campaigns, leveraging social engineering to steal sensitive data like credentials and cryptocurrency wallet details. Its advanced obfuscation and ChromeKatz integration highlight the growing sophistication of commodity malware.

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Wicked Panda Targets Government Entities, Uses Google Calendar for C2

Jun 6, 2025 2:50:40 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, APT41, Wicked Panda, TOUGHPROGRESS malware, Google Calendar C2, Spear Phishing, Government Cyberattack, Chinese Cyber Espionage, Cloud Service Abuse, Malware Analysis, Data Exfiltration

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Verticals Targeted: Government
Regions Targeted: Not specified
Related Families: VOLDEMORT, DUSTTRAP

Executive Summary

Wicked Panda, a Chinese state-sponsored threat actor, deployed TOUGHPROGRESS malware, exploiting Google Calendar for stealthy command-and-control operations targeting government entities. This campaign underscores the group’s innovative abuse of cloud services to evade detection and maintain persistent access.  

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