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FBI Warns Retailers of Increased Phishing Attacks on Corporate Offices
The FBI warns US retail corporate offices about STORM-0539’s phishing and smishing attacks targeting gift card departments. Since January 2024, these attacks have aimed to create fraudulent gift cards, causing significant financial losses. The group bypasses multi-factor authentication using advanced phishing kits and AiTM techniques. Enhanced email and SMS filtering, along with vigilant monitoring of authentication processes, are recommended to counter these threats.
Russian-Linked APT28 Caught in Cyber Espionage Against Poland
Russian-linked APT28 (Fancy Bear) is targeting Polish government institutions with a phishing campaign, according to CERT-PL. The attack uses malicious ZIP archives to deploy DLL side-loading malware, gathering sensitive data from infected systems. CERT-PL advises enhanced email filtering and monitoring connections to services like run.mocky[.]io to mitigate these threats.
Akira Ransomware Thrives in Post-BlackCat and LockBit Era
Akira ransomware has become a leading threat following the disruptions of BlackCat and LockBit. IBM's report details Akira's use of double extortion, exploitation of the Cisco ASA vulnerability CVE-2023-20269, and psychological tactics. Organizations are advised to enhance their vulnerability management and follow guidance from IBM and CISA to counter this emerging threat.
MITRE Offers Initial Findings of the Cyberattack on Its NERVE Network
MITRE has released details of a cyberattack on its NERVE network, traced back to December 2023. The intrusion exploited Ivanti zero-day vulnerabilities and deployed various web shells. The attack, linked to the Chinese-aligned group UNC5221, involved extensive network profiling and data exfiltration efforts, highlighting the strategic use of zero-day vulnerabilities in cyber espionage.
JFrog Exposes Rampant Malware Disguised in Docker Hub Repositories
JFrog's research indicates a quarter of Docker Hub's repositories contain malware or spam. Highlighting three major malicious campaigns, JFrog collaborates with Docker to enhance security, underscoring the necessity for vigilance and stringent verification of repository integrity.
Okta Issues Alert on Rising Credential Stuffing Attacks Via Residential Proxies
Okta reports a rise in credential stuffing attacks, highlighting the use of residential proxies for anonymity. Okta's new defenses include passwordless options and enhanced multi-factor authentication to combat these attacks, ensuring robust security against unauthorized access.
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