A new Mirai botnet variant is exploiting a vulnerability in TBK DVR devices to hijack them for DDoS attacks and malicious traffic relay. The vulnerability CVE-2024-3721 remains unpatched on many devices, impacting several countries and emphasizing the rapid inclusion of public exploits into malware operations. #Mirai #CVE-2024-3721
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A new report highlights TA397 (Bitter APT), an India-aligned threat group engaged in long-term espionage campaigns targeting global government and diplomatic entities. Their tactics include scheduled tasks, spearphishing, and malware payloads such as BDarkRAT, utilizing shared tools within Indian cyber espionage networks. #TA397 #BitterAPT…
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This cybersecurity update covers extensive malware and ransomware campaigns, including the BadBox IoT botnet and Qilin ransomware exploiting critical vulnerabilities. It also highlights law enforcement actions against cybercrime networks and emerging technologies enhancing defense strategies. #BadBox #Qilin #PathWiper #Interlock #PlayRansomware #Hive0131 #Rhadamanthys #RedLine
A malware campaign called BadBox 2.0 has infected millions of IoT devices worldwide, enabling cybercriminal activities and selling access to the botnet. Authorities advise users to evaluate their devices for compromise and update firmware to protect against these threats. #BadBox #IoTThreats…
Threat actors from countries like China, Russia, North Korea, Iran, and the Philippines are exploiting ChatGPT for illicit activities, including social media manipulation, malware development, and employment scams. OpenAI has taken action by banning many involved accounts and sharing indicators with industry partners to combat these threats. #ChatGPTAbuse #CyberThreatActors…
Nine Chinese nationals were sentenced to prison in Nigeria for their roles in a cybercrime syndicate involving identity theft and online fraud. The Nigerian EFCC conducted a large raid, arresting hundreds of suspects and uncovering a network that recruits and trains Nigerian youths for international cybercriminal activities. #EFCC #OperationEagleFlush…
This week’s cybersecurity updates highlight ongoing threats, including the BadBox 2 botnet targeting IoT devices and fraud associated with Hedera Hashgraph NFTs. Major organizations like the FBI, NSO Group, and Microsoft announced actions and initiatives to combat cyber threats and improve security resilience. #BadBox2 #NSOGroup #HederaHashgraph #CISA #MicrosoftEuropeanSecurity…
The article details how the Mirai botnet variant exploits CVE-2024-3721 to deploy bots on vulnerable TBK DVR devices using a specific Remote Code Execution exploit. It also highlights new features of this Mirai variant, including RC4 string encryption and anti-VM techniques, and provides infection statistics and mitigation advice. #Mirai #CVE20243721 #TBKDVR
A sophisticated cyber campaign named Operation DRAGONCLONE targeted China Mobile Tietong using VELETRIX and VShell malware, employing DLL sideloading, anti-sandbox, and IPfuscation techniques. The activity is linked to China-aligned threat groups UNC5174 and Earth Lamia, with overlaps to multiple post-exploitation tools and infrastructure. #OperationDRAGONCLONE #VELETRIX #VShell #ChinaMobileTietong #UNC5174 #EarthLamia
Recent cybersecurity developments include sophisticated phishing and malware campaigns targeting Salesforce users with infostealers like Azorult and Lumma, and cybercriminal activities involving backdoors in open-source repositories. Key issues also involve geopolitical cyberattacks, major data breaches, and security vulnerabilities affecting critical infrastructure and enterprise systems. #UNC6040 #Azorult #Lumma #ChaosRAT #PhantomEnigma #RedLine #BidenCash #PathWiper #Tupolev #IBMQRadar #CiscoISE
The FBI warns that the BADBOX 2.0 malware campaign has infected over 1 million IoT devices globally, transforming them into residential proxies for cybercriminal activities. These infected devices, mainly Chinese Android-based smart TVs and IoT gadgets, are exploited for ad fraud, credential stuffing, and malicious proxy services. #BADBOX #IoTThreats
Sean Cairncross, nominated for the role of National Cyber Director, emphasizes the importance of offensive cyber operations despite lacking formal cybersecurity experience. His confirmation hearing highlighted concerns over reduced cybersecurity funding and threats from Chinese hacking campaigns like Salt Typhoon and Volt Typhoon. #SaltTyphoon #VoltTyphoon #CISA #ChinaCyberThreats…
Bitter is a state-backed hacking group believed to be operating on behalf of Indian intelligence, focusing on espionage against government and diplomatic targets. Their operations include spear-phishing, malware deployment, and targeted campaigns across South Asia and expanding to other regions like Turkey. #Bitter #APT-C-08 #IndianGovernment #Espionage #ThreatActors…
Vodafone was fined €45 million by German authorities for failing to protect user data and secure authentication processes, resulting in financial penalties and data breaches. The fines highlight the importance of compliance with GDPR and robust security measures for telecom providers. #GDPR #eSIMProfiles…
China has issued arrest warrants for Taiwanese individuals accused of hacking and has banned dealings with a Taiwanese company linked to pro-independence activities. The Chinese government actively targets organizations and individuals supporting Taiwanese independence, viewing them as threats to its sovereignty. #China #Taiwan #CyberEspionage #SicuensInternational #KumaAcademy…