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Read moreThe Bumblebee malware loader, believed to be a creation of TrickBot developers, has resurfaced after going silent following a law enforcement disruption in May 2024. New attacks tied to Bumblebee have been observed, signaling a possible resurgence of the malware. It continues to target victims through phishing and malvertising, delivering dangerous payloads like ransomware and information-stealing malware. -
Read moreA recently discovered phishing campaign is exploiting a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the open-source Roundcube webmail software to steal login credentials. Threat actors are leveraging a now-patched flaw (CVE-2024-37383) via malicious emails, targeting government organizations in Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries. The vulnerability, patched in May 2024, allowed attackers to execute JavaScript within victims' browsers, tricking them into revealing sensitive login information. -
Read moreThreat actors are exploiting a now-patched vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication (CVE-2024-40711) to deploy Akira and Fog ransomware. Using compromised VPN credentials, attackers create local accounts and spread ransomware, targeting enterprise backup systems. The flaw, rated 9.8 on the CVSS scale, enables remote code execution and was patched in September 2024. -
Read moreA new phishing campaign targeting the insurance and finance sectors uses GitHub, Telegram bots, and ASCII QR codes to deliver malware and evade security measures. The attack leverages GitHub links and trusted repositories to distribute Remcos RAT, with the payload delivered via phishing emails. Additional techniques such as blob URLs and QR code-based phishing add complexity to detection, while Telegram bots facilitate scams on platforms like Booking.com and Airbnb.
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