A Facebook malvertising campaign is tricking users into installing password-stealing malware by advertising fake AI image editing tools. Attackers create malicious websites that mimic legitimate services to distribute information stealer malware through fake apps. Victims are lured via phishing messages to fraudulent account protection pages, leading to the installation of Lumma Stealer malware instead of the promised software. The malware exfiltrates sensitive information, which is then sold or used for further scams. Users should enable multi-factor authentication and be cautious of phishing attempts.
A 27-year-old Russian, Georgy Kavzharadze, has been sentenced to over three years in prison in the U.S. for selling financial information and PII on the now-defunct dark web marketplace Slilpp. Kavzharadze, who used the aliases TeRorPP, Torqovec, and PlutuSS, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank and wire fraud. He was sentenced to 40 months in prison and ordered to pay $1,233,521.47 in restitution. His actions, involving over 626,100 stolen credentials, led to $1.2 million in fraudulent transactions.
SAP's August 2024 security patch addresses 17 vulnerabilities, including a critical flaw in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform that allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and fully compromise the system. Rated 9.8 on the CVSS scale, this "missing authentication check" bug can be exploited if Single Sign-On is enabled. Another critical vulnerability, involves server-side request forgery in older SAP Build Apps, affecting IP address validation. SAP also fixed several high-severity issues, including XML injection, prototype pollution, and information disclosure vulnerabilities.
A newly discovered attack vector in GitHub Actions artifacts, dubbed ArtiPACKED, could lead to repository takeovers and unauthorized access to cloud environments. Misconfigurations and security flaws can cause artifacts to leak sensitive tokens, such as GitHub and third-party cloud service tokens, making them accessible to anyone with read access. This can enable attackers to compromise services linked to these tokens, potentially poisoning source code and pushing malicious changes via CI/CD workflows. The issue is exacerbated by the fact that artifacts, which persist for up to 90 days, are publicly available in open-source projects, exposing secrets like the undocumented ACTIONS_RUNTIME_TOKEN.
The China-backed threat actor Earth Baku has expanded its targeting from the Indo-Pacific to include Europe, the Middle East, and Africa since late 2022, hitting countries like Italy, Germany, the U.A.E., and Qatar. Recent campaigns have seen the group update its tools and tactics, exploiting public-facing applications like IIS servers and deploying advanced malware. Earth Baku, linked to APT41, now uses tools such as StealthReacher and SneakCross, and engages in sophisticated attacks involving data exfiltration through MEGA cloud storage.
RansomHub ransomware operators are using new malware, EDRKillShifter, to disable Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) software through Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) attacks. Discovered by Sophos, this malware leverages legitimate, vulnerable drivers to escalate privileges and disable security solutions. EDRKillShifter can drop various drivers and is suspected to be used by multiple threat actors, with proof-of-concept exploits available on GitHub. Sophos advises enabling tamper protection, separating user and admin privileges, and keeping systems updated to defend against such attacks.
Phishing attacks have surged globally, but nowhere has the rise been more pronounced than in India, which has now become the third-largest target for these cyber threats, following only the US and UK. In 2023 alone, India faced over 79 million phishing attacks, representing 3.9% of global incidents. The technology sector bore the brunt, accounting for 33% of these attacks, making it the most targeted industry. Moreover, the finance and insurance sectors witnessed a staggering 393% increase in phishing attempts.
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RansomEXX targeting Indian Banks
RansomEXX targeted a supply chain unit Brontoo Technology Solutions, a key collaborator with C-EDGE, that provides solutions to the Indian Banking Ecosystem, affecting banks and payment providers.
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A minor bug in a kernel driver of one of the most popular Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions, CrowdStrike caused a Blue Screen also known as BSOD in a large number of computers across the world. The bug led to the crash of systems that used CrowdStrike Falcon EDR installed on Windows OS, causing a massive outage of various crucial services in various industries ranging from hospitals, to the airline industry, etc.
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Cyber Security News and Trends - Top Vulnerabilities
CVE-2024-6768: A critical vulnerability in CrowdStrike's Falcon sensor, CVE-2024-6768, allows remote code execution due to improper input handling. Attackers could exploit this flaw to crash systems or execute unauthorized actions. Users should update to the latest Falcon sensor version and apply all patches to mitigate this risk.
CVE-2024-38063: Microsoft has warned about a critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-38063, in Windows systems with IPv6 enabled, discovered by Kunlun Lab's XiaoWei. The issue, an Integer Underflow, can cause buffer overflows and arbitrary code execution on Windows 10, 11, and Server systems. Blocking IPv6 via the local firewall won’t stop exploits, as the vulnerability is triggered before reaching the firewall.
CVE-2024-38856: A new zero-day remote code execution vulnerability, CVE-2024-38856, has been disclosed in Apache OFBiz, affecting versions prior to 18.12.15. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this pre-authentication flaw allows threat actors to execute remote code on affected systems. The issue stems from a weakness in the authentication mechanism, as reported by SonicWall.
CVE-2024-36404: A critical remote code execution vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 affects GeoServer due to unsafe XPath expression evaluation from crafted input. Reported by Steve Ikeoka, it’s patched in versions 2.23.6, 2.24.4, and 2.25.2, with exploitation attempts detected since July 9, 2024. Federal agencies must apply fixes by August 5, 2024; CVE-2024-36404, also with a CVSS score of 9.8, is fixed in versions 29.6, 30.4, and 31.2.
CVE-2024-38080 is a critical security vulnerability in Windows Hyper-V that affects systems running certain versions of Windows with the Hyper-V role enabled. The issue arises from improper input/output memory management, which can be exploited by an attacker with local access to the guest virtual machine (VM) to escalate privileges on the host system. This vulnerability could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the host, potentially compromising the security of all VMs running on that host. Immediate patching is recommended to mitigate this risk.
CVE-2024-38060: Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability impacting the Windows Imaging Component, a framework designed for image processing tasks. This flaw has been rated as "Exploitation More Likely" by Microsoft and carries a CVSSv3 score of 8.8, categorizing it as critically severe. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must be authenticated and leverage their access to upload a specially crafted TIFF (Tag Image File Format) file, which is commonly used for storing high-quality images.
CVE-2024-35264: Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability impacting .NET and Visual Studio, with a CVSS score of 8.1. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must exploit a race condition, where multiple threads or processes access the same resource simultaneously, by closing an HTTP/3 stream while the request body is still being processed. Microsoft has not provided additional details about this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-38112: This vulnerability is categorized as "Spoofing," but the exact nature of the spoofing is not clearly defined. Although Microsoft has previously used this term for NTLM relay attacks, that doesn't seem applicable in this case. With the involvement of the researcher who reported it to Microsoft, more detailed analysis is expected soon. The positive aspect is that users need to click a link to be affected. However, the downside is that users often click on links indiscriminately.
CVE-2024-22262: This high-severity vulnerability (CVSS Score: 8.1) affects Bamboo Data Center and Server due to a flaw in the Spring Web framework. It allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit the server by crafting malicious URLs, leading to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF). This can result in sensitive data exposure, internal network compromise, or denial of service. To mitigate this, update to the latest Spring Web version and enforce strict URL input validation and access controls.
CVE-2024-20429: This affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) devices. This high-severity vulnerability is due to improper input validation in the web-based management interface, allowing authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands. Discovered on July 12, 2024, and patched on July 29, 2024, it’s crucial to update affected devices to prevent potential exploitation.
Cyber Security News and Trends - Top Breaches
MarineMax disclosed that a March 2024 data breach compromised the personal information of over 123,000 individuals. The breach, claimed by the Rhysida ransomware gang, resulted in the theft of sensitive data, including names, addresses, and financial details. MarineMax began notifying affected individuals on July 16, 2024, urging them to monitor their accounts for suspicious activity. The company has since strengthened its cybersecurity measures and is cooperating with law enforcement to track down the perpetrators. They have also offered free credit monitoring services to those affected.
A threat actor leaked over 15 million email addresses associated with Trello accounts on a hacking forum. The data breach, which occurred in January 2024, was caused by an unsecured API, allowing the hacker, known as Emo, to collect the information. The breach was disclosed on July 16, 2024, with Trello urging users to secure their accounts and be cautious of phishing attempts. Following the incident, Atlassian, Trello’s parent company, has implemented additional security protocols and is conducting a thorough audit to prevent future breaches. Users are advised to update their passwords and enable two-factor authentication.
A hacker claimed to have stolen employee data from Piramal Group, impacting thousands of current and former employees. The Indian conglomerate denied that its systems were breached, attributing the leak to a third party. The pseudonymous threat actor posted a sample of the stolen data, which included names and email addresses, on a cybercrime forum on July 23, 2024. In response to the incident, Piramal Group has initiated an internal investigation and is reviewing its partnerships with third-party vendors. The company has also reached out to the affected employees, offering support and guidance on how to protect their personal information.
The personal data of 14,000 BMW customers in Hong Kong was leaked in a July 2024 data breach. The sole importer of BMW vehicles in the region informed the city’s privacy watchdog seven days before the breach was made public. The leak included customers' names, contact details, and vehicle purchase information, leading to public outrage over the delayed notification. BMW Hong Kong has since issued an apology to its customers and promised to enhance its data protection measures. The company is also working closely with cybersecurity experts to identify and patch any vulnerabilities in its systems.
Debt collection agency Financial Business and Consumer Solutions (FBCS) expanded the impact of a February 2024 data breach to 4.2 million people. Initially believed to affect fewer individuals, the breach compromised sensitive data, including Social Security numbers, medical information, and health insurance details. FBCS disclosed the updated figures on July 26, 2024, and advised affected individuals to take precautions against identity theft. The agency is now facing multiple lawsuits from affected individuals, who claim that FBCS failed to adequately protect their data. In response, FBCS has vowed to improve its security infrastructure and is offering free identity theft protection services to those impacted.
Synnovis, a U.K. pathology lab, suffered a ransomware attack in June 2024 that compromised data from 300 million patient interactions. The attack disrupted patient services across multiple London hospitals, leading to delays in diagnostics and treatments. The lab disclosed the breach in July 2024, working with authorities to mitigate the impact and restore services. Synnovis has since launched a comprehensive review of its cybersecurity practices and is collaborating with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to prevent future attacks. The lab has also reassured patients that it is taking all necessary steps to safeguard their personal and medical information.
Cyber Security News and Trends - Top Malware
In January 2024, Russian-linked FrostyGoop malware caused a two-day heating outage for over 600 apartment buildings in Lviv, Ukraine, during sub-zero temperatures. The attack, which targeted the Lvivteploenergo district heating company's industrial control systems, impacted over 100,000 residents. FrostyGoop is the ninth ICS malware tied to Russian threat groups, following other recent attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
The Chinese hacking group 'Evasive Panda' has been deploying new versions of the Macma macOS backdoor and Nightdoor Windows malware in cyber espionage attacks. These attacks targeted organizations in Taiwan and a U.S. NGO in China, exploiting Apache HTTP server vulnerabilities to deliver updated versions of their MgBot malware. Active since at least 2012, the group continues to refine its tools and evade detection, recently using Tencent QQ software updates to infect NGO members in China.
The Black Basta ransomware gang, active since April 2022, has adapted to recent challenges by developing new custom malware and tools to evade detection and continue spreading through networks. After the QBot botnet was disrupted, the group formed new partnerships and introduced sophisticated tactics, including exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities. They've targeted prominent entities like Veolia North America, Hyundai Motor Europe, and Keytronic, maintaining their aggressive double-extortion strategy.
The newly discovered Android malware 'LianSpy' targets Russian users by posing as an Alipay app or system service, evading detection for over three years. Active since July 2021, LianSpy gains root access to steal data and bypass Android 12's 'Privacy Indicators' by blocking notifications when recording the screen. Kaspersky researchers suspect the malware was deployed using a zero-day exploit or physical access to devices.
The 'CMoon' USB worm, discovered in July 2024, targets Russian high-value individuals by stealing account credentials and other data. Distributed through a compromised gas company website, CMoon can spread, load additional malware, take screenshots, and launch DDoS attacks. Kaspersky researchers believe this indicates a sophisticated, targeted operation.
The Iranian-backed MuddyWater group has introduced a new malware implant called BugSleep, used to steal files and execute commands on compromised systems. Distributed via phishing emails disguised as webinar invitations, BugSleep targets various global sectors, including government organizations, airlines, and media outlets. The malware, still in development, is delivered through phishing lures and hosted on secure platforms like Egnyte. This marks a shift from MuddyWater's previous reliance on legitimate Remote Management Tools (RMM).
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