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FunkSec Ransomware

Jan 21, 2025 2:22:27 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Ransomware, Emerging Threat, FunkSec

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Verticals Targeted: Government, Business Services, Education, Insurance, Software, Media, Finance, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Construction, Healthcare, Retail

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Banshee MacOS Stealer

Jan 17, 2025 2:31:03 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Infostealer, MacOS, Banshee

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Executive Summary

Banshee is a stealer that targets MacOS systems. The latest variant of Banshee uses a string encryption algorithm that is the same as the one used in Apple’s Xprotect antivirus engine for MacOS systems.

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"FakePOC" Infostealer Masquerading as LDAPNightmare PoC Exploit

Jan 13, 2025 3:00:14 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Infostealer, FakePOC, LDAPNightmare

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Executive Summary

An infostealer, dubbed “FakePOC”, was recently observed masquerading as an LDAPNightmare proof of concept (PoC) exploit.

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FireScam Android Malware

Jan 10, 2025 1:36:56 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Android, Stealer, Spyware, FireScam

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Executive Summary

FireScam is a sophisticated Android malware family that is disguised as a Telegram Premium app. It has both infostealer and spyware capabilities.

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2024 Recap - Malware Hall of Fame

Dec 30, 2024 12:05:01 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Malware, 2024 Recap

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Executive Summary

In this report, PolySwarm analysts chose fifteen standout malware families for the 2024 Malware Hall of Fame. A small selection of IOCs of our most recent samples of each family are provided as well.

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2024 Recap - Russian Threat Actor Activity

Dec 19, 2024 12:38:53 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Russia, Threat Bulletin, Europe, 2024, Recap

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Executive Summary

This Threat Bulletin is part of PolySwarm’s 2024 Recap series. This report provides highlights of activity perpetrated by Russia-based threat actors in 2024.

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2024 Recap - Iranian Threat Actor Activity

Dec 16, 2024 1:42:43 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Middle East, Iran, MENA, 2024, Recap

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This Threat Bulletin is part of PolySwarm’s 2024 Recap series. This report provides highlights of activity perpetrated by Iran-based threat actors in 2024.

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2024 Recap - North Korean Threat Actor Activity

Dec 13, 2024 2:20:52 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, North Korea, Asia, APAC, 2024, Recap

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This Threat Bulletin is part of PolySwarm’s 2024 Recap series. This report highlights the activity perpetrated by North Korea-based threat actors in 2024.

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