Excel File Deploys Cobalt Strike at Ukraine

FortiGuard Labs has recently identified a sophisticated cyberattack involving an Excel file embedded with a VBA macro designed to deploy a DLL file. The attacker uses a multi-stage malware strategy to deliver the notorious “Cobalt Strike” payload and establish communication Read More …

Pakistani hackers target ‘Make in India’ defence programs

As per a report, three public sector defence equipment manufacturers as well as India’s security forces have been on the target of an espionage campaign run by a notorious Pakistani hacking group with suspected links to its military. Transparent Tribe, Read More …

Scammers can easily phish your multi-factor authentication codes – here’s how to avoid it

More and more websites and services are making multi-factor-authentication (MFA) mandatory, which makes it much harder for cybercriminals to access your accounts. That’s a great thing. But as security evolves, so do cybercriminals who are always looking for new ways Read More …

Millions of Messages Distribute LockBit Black Ransomware

Beginning April 24, 2024 and continuing daily for about a week, Proofpoint observed high-volume campaigns with millions of messages facilitated by the Phorpiex botnet and delivering LockBit Black ransomware. This is the first time Proofpoint researchers have observed samples of Read More …

How cybercriminals steal one-time passcodes for SIM swap attacks and raiding bank accounts

The incoming phone call flashes on a victim’s phone. It may only last a few seconds, but can end with the victim handing over codes that give cybercriminals the ability to hijack their online accounts or drain their crypto and Read More …

Unmasking Tycoon 2FA: A Stealthy Phishing Kit Used to Bypass Microsoft 365 and Google MFA

Tycoon 2FA is a phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform that was first seen in August 2023. Like many phish kits, it bypasses multifactor authentication (MFA) protections and poses a significant threat to users. Lately, Tycoon 2FA has been grabbing headlines because of Read More …

GenAI Is Powering the Latest Surge in Modern Email Threats

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools like ChatGPT have extensive business value. They can write content, clean up context, mimic writing styles and tone, and more. But what if bad actors abuse these capabilities to create highly convincing, targeted and automated Read More …

Scaly Wolf’s new loader: the right tool for the wrong job

The BI.ZONE Threat Intelligence team has uncovered a fresh campaign by the group targeting Russian and Belarusian organizations. The threat actors are distributing phishing emails under the guise of a federal agency. The emails have a legitimate document as an Read More …