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IcedID Botnet Distributors Abuse Google PPC to Distribute Malware

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IcedID Botnet Distributors Abuse Google PPC to Distribute Malware

IcedID Botnet Distributors Abuse Google PPC to Distribute Malware Malware We analyze the latest changes in IcedID botnet from a campaign that abuses Google pay per click (PPC) ads to distribute IcedID via malvertising attacks. By: Ian Kenefick December 23, 2022 Read time:  ( words) After closely tracking the activities of the IcedID botnet, we have discovered some significant changes in its distribution methods. Since December 2022, we observed the abuse of Google pay per…

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Detecting Windows AMSI Bypass Techniques

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Detecting Windows AMSI Bypass Techniques

Techniques bypassing AMSI were primarily used by security researchers and penetration testers. In recent years, however, cybercriminals have abused this and included the method as a feature in malware routines to evade detection that allowed them to continuously operate in a victim’s computer. Prior to AMSI, detections of fileless threats proved difficult. Previously documented methods used to achieve an AMSI bypass were: Obfuscation and/or encryption PowerShell downgrade Hooks and unhooks Memory patching Forcing an error…

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Raspberry Robin Malware Targets Telecom, Governments

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Raspberry Robin Malware Targets Telecom, Governments

We noted layers 3 and 5 as capable of anti-analysis techniques. Meanwhile, we found that not all layers have unique packers. The fourth and seventh layers are identical, as well as the tenth and thirteenth. The packing of the eighth and fourteenth layers are also similar. This repeated use of packers implies that the group is using a separate packing program. We are continuing with our analysis to see if this program is their own…

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Trend Joining App Defense Alliance Announced by Google

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Trend Joining App Defense Alliance Announced by Google

Trend Joining App Defense Alliance Announced by Google Malware Trend Micro’s participation in Google’s App Defense Alliance will ensure the security of customers by preventing malicious apps from being made available on the Google Play Store. By: Jon Clay December 15, 2022 Read time:  ( words) On December 1, 2022, Google announced Trend Micro will be joining their App Defense Alliance (ADA) to help improve their ability to identify malicious apps before they are published…

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Linux Cryptocurrency Mining Attacks Enhanced via CHAOS RAT

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Linux Cryptocurrency Mining Attacks Enhanced via CHAOS RAT

Linux Cryptocurrency Mining Attacks Enhanced via CHAOS RAT Cloud We intercepted a cryptocurrency mining attack that incorporated an advanced remote access trojan (RAT) named the CHAOS Remote Administrative Tool. By: David Fiser, Alfredo Oliveira December 12, 2022 Read time:  ( words) We’ve previously written about cryptojacking scenarios involving Linux machines and specific cloud computing instances being targeted by threat actors active in this space such as TeamTNT. We found that the routines and chain of…

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Pilfered Keys Free App Infected by Malware Steals Keychain Data

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Pilfered Keys Free App Infected by Malware Steals Keychain Data

Pilfered Keys Free App Infected by Malware Steals Keychain Data Malware Open-source applications are a practical way to save money while keeping up with your productivity. However, this can be abused by threat actors to steal your data. Find out how one app was used to gather information of Apple users. By: Luis Magisa, Qi Sun November 16, 2022 Read time:  ( words) Today, malware spreads easily, infecting computers of various users. Commonly found on…

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Electricity/Energy Cybersecurity: Trends & Survey Response

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Electricity/Energy Cybersecurity: Trends & Survey Response

Trend Micro conducted a study on the state of industrial cybersecurity in the oil and gas, manufacturing, and electricity/energy industries in 2022. Based on the results of a survey of over 900 ICS business and security leaders in the United States, Germany, and Japan, we will discuss the characteristics of each industry, the motivations and environmental factors that will drive future cybersecurity improvements. We will also introduce Trend Micro’s proposals based on the industry’s current…

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Hack the Real Box: APT41’s New Subgroup Earth Longzhi

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Hack the Real Box: APT41’s New Subgroup Earth Longzhi

Hack the Real Box: APT41’s New Subgroup Earth Longzhi APT & Targeted Attacks We looked into the campaigns deployed by a new subgroup of advanced persistent threat (APT) group APT41, Earth Longzhi. This entry breaks down the technical details of the campaigns in full as presented at HITCON PEACE 2022 in August. By: Hara Hiroaki, Ted Lee November 09, 2022 Read time:  ( words) In early 2022, we investigated an incident that compromised a company…

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Attack Surface Management 2022 Midyear Review Part 3

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Attack Surface Management 2022 Midyear Review Part 3

With the rise of ransomware and other vulnerabilities, it has been an eventful year in cybersecurity. In part two, we discussed these issues at length today as well as their implications on a global scale for both businesses large (and small). In the last and final part of the series, we talk about how malicious actors take advantage of cloud tunnelling and how misconfiguration remains a headache for most organization. Malicious Actors Abuse Cloud Tunneling…

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10 signs a mobile device has been infected with malware

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10 signs a mobile device has been infected with malware

10 signs a mobile device has been infected with malware | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. …

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