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FickleStealer

Jun 28, 2024 3:08:23 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Stealer, Infostealer, FickleStealer

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Executive Summary

FickleStealer is a Rust-based stealer that targets Windows devices. It is distributed in a variety of ways and steals information, likely with the intent of using the information for follow-on attacks.

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BadSpace Backdoor

Jun 25, 2024 1:23:38 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Backdoor, BadSpace, WarmCookie, SocGholish

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Executive Summary

BadSpace, also known as WarmCookie, is a novel backdoor delivered via a multistage attack leveraging infected websites.

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DISGOMOJI Linux RAT Controlled Via Discord Emojis

Jun 24, 2024 3:02:07 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Espionage, India, Pakistan, Government, RAT, Discord, DISGOMOJI

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Verticals Targeted: Government

Executive Summary

DISGOMOJI is a RAT controlled via emojis sent over Discord. It was recently observed targeting government entities in India.

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Cosmic Leopard Activity Targets Windows, MacOS, & Android

Jun 17, 2024 3:15:17 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Android, Windows, MacOS, Cosmic Leopard, GravityRAT, Operation Celestial Force, HeavyLift, GravityAdmin

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Related Families: GravityRAT, HeavyLift, GravityAdmin
Verticals Targeted: Defense, Government, Technology 

Executive Summary

Cosmic Leopard was observed targeting Windows, MacOS, and Android devices in a series of ongoing campaigns dubbed Operation Celestial Force. The threat actors used GravityRAT and HeavyLift to target entities in India.

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RansomHub

Jun 14, 2024 2:22:45 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Ransomware, RansomHub, Knight

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Related Families: Knight
Verticals Targeted: Healthcare, Financial, Auction House, Technology, Government

Executive Summary

RansomHub, a ransomware as a service (RaaS), is an offshoot of Knight and has quickly become one of the most active ransomware families in 2024.

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TargetCompany Ransomware Linux Variant

Jun 10, 2024 2:25:02 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Ransomware, Linux, Asia, APAC, TargetCompany, ESXi

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Verticals Targeted: Healthcare, Finance, Government, Manufacturing, Education, Information Technology, Retail, Transportation, Utilities, Telecommunications

Executive Summary

A new Linux variant of TargetCompany ransomware was recently discovered that uses a custom shell script to deliver and execute payloads in ESXi environments.

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New North Korean Threat Actor Group Moonstone Sleet

Jun 7, 2024 12:58:01 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, North Korea, MoonstoneSleet, YouieLoad, Threat Actor Profile, SplitLoader

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Related Families: SplitLoader, YouieLoad
Verticals Targeted: Education, Software, Information Technology, Defense, Aerospace

Executive Summary

Moonstone Sleet is a newly identified North Korea nexus threat actor group. The group leverages a combination of commonly used North Korean threat actor TTPs, along with their own unique attack methodologies.

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BloodAlchemy Targeted Government Entities in Asia

Jun 3, 2024 1:36:40 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Government, China, Backdoor, Deed RAT, Asia, APAC, ShadowPad, BloodAlchemy

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Related Families: ShadowPad, Deed RAT
Verticals Targeted: Government 

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