Recent cyberattacks targeting smartphones used by government, political, tech, and journalism professionals reveal China’s sophisticated cyberespionage efforts. These attacks highlight the growing vulnerability of mobile devices and apps, posing significant risks to national security. #ChineseHackers #iVerify…
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SentinelOne reports a sophisticated supply chain attack by Chinese state-sponsored hackers targeting critical infrastructure and large enterprises worldwide. The campaign involved exploitation of network vulnerabilities and malware such as ShadowPad and GOREshell, highlighting persistent cyber espionage efforts. #APT15 #APT41 #ShadowPad #GOREshell
OpenAI announced the shutdown of ChatGPT accounts linked to Russian-speaking threat actors and Chinese nation-state hacking groups, exploiting AI for malware development, social media automation, research, and cyber campaigns. These groups used the models for developing malware, bypassing security, and executing disinformation and espionage activities. #ScopeCreep #UNC2630 #APT15 #CyberThreatActors…
This cybersecurity update highlights recent critical vulnerabilities, advanced malware campaigns, and nation-state hacking activities, emphasizing the importance of proactive defense. Key incidents include Google Chrome fixing an exploited 0-day, PathWiper targeting Ukraine, and sophisticated zero-click attacks on iPhones. #ChromeZeroDay #PathWiper #SaltTyphoon…
The US Department of Justice has filed a claim to seize $7.74 million in digital assets linked to North Korean fake IT worker schemes aimed at evading sanctions and funding weapons programs. These schemes involved false identities and laundering networks, resulting in over $88 million illicit gains over six years. #NorthKoreanCyberActivities…
iVerify has uncovered a zero-click iMessage flaw called NICKNAME, used in targeted attacks against high-profile individuals in the US and EU, possibly linked to Chinese espionage efforts. This vulnerability allows remote compromise of iPhones without user interaction, posing a severe threat to private and sensitive communications. #NICKNAME #SaltTyphoon…
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
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