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Clipper malware are back in action and the attackers are hunting for cryptocurrency wallets. Binance has issued a warning after detecting a surge in ClipBanker attacks, which swap wallet addresses from clipboards, leading to financial losses for unsuspecting users.

Apple’s Vision Pro headset hit a snag with a vulnerability dubbed GAZEploit, which let attackers infer virtual keyboard inputs by analyzing eye movements. Patched in visionOS 1.3, CVE-2024-40865 allowed bad actors to extract sensitive data like passwords using supervised learning models to detect typing sessions.

WiFi 6 routers are facing a new security storm. D-Link has patched critical vulnerabilities in popular models like COVR-X1870 and DIR-X5460, preventing remote attackers from exploiting flaws like buffer overflows and telnet service issues—users are urged to update their firmware immediately.

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RustDoor attributed to North Korean hackers

North Korean hackers are targeting cryptocurrency users on LinkedIn using the RustDoor malware. The attacks involve pretending to be recruiters for legitimate decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges like STON.fi, aiming to infiltrate networks under the guise of interviews or coding assignments. RustDoor is a macOS malware designed to steal information and operate as a backdoor with two different command-and-control servers. This campaign, detected by Jamf Threat Labs, is significant because it marks the first time RustDoor has been attributed to North Korean threat actors.

Crypto users hit with clipper malware

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance alerted users to a surge in clipper malware attacks targeting cryptocurrency holders. This malware, known as ClipBankers, can intercept clipboard data and replace cryptocurrency wallet addresses with those controlled by attackers. Binance issued a warning on September 13, 2024, after noticing a significant rise in malicious activity, causing financial losses for affected individuals.

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D-Link patches critical bugs

D-Link has addressed critical vulnerabilities in select WiFi 6 routers and mesh networking systems that could be exploited by remote attackers to run unauthorized code or gain access with hardcoded credentials. The impacted models are popular choices for consumers seeking high-quality networking equipment. The flaws, including buffer overflow and telnet service issues, were found in COVR-X1870, DIR-X4860, and DIR-X5460 routers. D-Link advises users to update their firmware to resolve the vulnerabilities.

Apple Vision Pro vulnerability revealed

Apple's Vision Pro headset was affected by a security flaw named GAZEploit, allowing attackers to infer virtual keyboard inputs. The vulnerability, CVE-2024-40865, was patched in visionOS 1.3. Researchers found that analyzing eye movements on a virtual avatar could reveal text entered on the keyboard, compromising user privacy. Threat actors could exploit this to extract sensitive information like passwords, using supervised learning models to differentiate typing sessions from other VR activities.

Java applications at risk

A critical path traversal vulnerability (CVE-2024-38816) in the widely used Spring Framework poses a severe threat to Java applications. Attackers can exploit this flaw to access sensitive files on the server, risking data breaches and system compromise. The vulnerability affects applications using RouterFunctions with FileSystemResource location for static resource handling. Organizations must promptly update their Spring Framework to versions 5.3.40, 6.0.24, or 6. 1.13 to address this risk.

Cyware Daily Threat Intelligence, November 21, 2024

With advanced techniques and creative exploits, cybercriminals are escalating their attacks on users' digital and financial lives. A revamped version of NodeStealer is targeting Facebook Ads Manager accounts to extract sensitive information and steal credit card data from web browsers. The malware employs sophisticated methods to access credit card details, which are then exfiltrated via Telegram. The WorkflowKit Race Vulnerability in macOS has exposed users to potential data breaches and remote code execution. The flaw arises from a race condition during the shortcut extraction process, allowing malicious apps to intercept and modify shortcuts during import. Apple addressed this critical issue in macOS 14.5 with enhanced sandbox restrictions. Adding to these growing concerns, criminals have devised a new scam known as Ghost Tap, exploiting NFC technology in mobile payment services. Using phishing tactics and mobile banking malware, attackers capture victims’ card credentials, link them to mobile wallets, and deploy mules to make fraudulent purchases at physical stores.

Cyware Daily Threat Intelligence, November 20, 2024

Cybercriminals and nation-state actors are fine-tuning their craft, targeting everything from IoT devices to global telecom networks. The Ngioweb malware has been used to assemble a botnet of over 35,000 compromised IoT devices and SOHO routers, to sell residential proxies on platforms like NSOCKS. A China-linked group, LIMINAL PANDA, has been conducting cyberespionage against telecommunications entities in South Asia and Africa since 2020. Armed with custom malware like SIGTRANslator and PingPong, they exploit telecom protocols to exfiltrate data and maintain persistent access, employing advanced tactics. Meanwhile, the CISA has issued warnings about three actively exploited vulnerabilities in networking products. These include a critical Kemp LoadMaster OS flaw and two Palo Alto PAN-OS vulnerabilities. The vulnerabilities have been added to the the KEV catalog.

Cyware Daily Threat Intelligence, November 19, 2024

As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, attackers are leveraging tailored tactics to exploit both individuals and organizations. BabbleLoader, a stealthy malware loader, is delivering information stealers like WhiteSnake and Meduza, targeting users searching for cracked software and professionals in finance and administration by disguising itself as accounting software. Its advanced evasion techniques bypass antivirus and sandbox defenses, disrupting analysis and detection. Critical vulnerabilities are also under scrutiny. The LibreNMS project revealed CVE-2024-51092, a flaw in its network monitoring platform that allows authenticated attackers to execute OS commands and potentially take over servers. Users are strongly advised to update to version 24.10.0 to mitigate these risks. Meanwhile, phishing campaigns continue to escalate. DocuSign phishing attacks targeting state and municipal contractors have surged by 98% in just one week. Exploiting licensing cycles and spoofing government agencies like the Department of Health, these campaigns aim to trick businesses into signing fake documents for financial gain.

Cyware Daily Threat Intelligence, November 18, 2024

Threat actors are employing sophisticated techniques to breach defenses across industries, from maritime manufacturing to WordPress websites and software impersonation campaigns. A DONOT APT campaign has been targeting Pakistan’s manufacturing sector supporting maritime and defense operations. The attackers use malicious LNK files disguised as RTF documents, leveraging dynamic domain generation and updated encryption to maintain persistence and evade detection. Meanwhile, a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in the Really Simple Security WordPress plugin is putting over four million sites at risk, granting attackers full administrative access. Another vulnerability in the WPLMS Learning Management System exposes sites to arbitrary file reading and deletion, prompting emergency patches and forced updates by WordPress. On the social engineering front, researchers highlighted the rise of ClickFix campaigns, impersonating trusted software to deliver malware like AsyncRAT and Lumma Stealer. A fake CAPTCHA variant in these campaigns recently tricked users into executing malicious payloads, impacting hundreds of organizations globally.

Cyware Daily Threat Intelligence, November 15, 2024

From app stores to online shopping platforms, cybercriminals are exploiting trust to infiltrate systems and steal sensitive data. Eight trojan-infected Android apps were spotted on the Google Play Store, downloaded over two million times. These apps, containing Android.FakeApp.1669, connect to malicious DNS servers to display deceptive links. Meanwhile, the CISA has issued a warning about two critical vulnerabilities in Palo Alto Networks Expedition software, citing active exploitation. These flaws allow attackers to execute commands as root and access sensitive database contents. In another alarming campaign, Chinese threat actor SilkSpecter has created over 4,500 fake domains impersonating brands like North Face and Ikea to steal credit card details from shoppers in the U.S. and Europe.

Cyware Daily Threat Intelligence, November 14, 2024

The lines between digital espionage and warfare blur as state-sponsored threat actors employ increasingly advanced methods to compromise their targets. China’s APT41 has launched a cyberespionage campaign targeting organizations in South Asia, utilizing the DeepData Framework. This Windows-based toolkit consists of 12 malicious plugins that are designed to harvest a wide range of sensitive data. Meanwhile, the Lazarus Group has turned its sights on macOS users with a new malware strain, RustyAttr. Built using the Tauri framework, the malware exploits extended file attributes to execute a malicious shell script that loads a Rust-based backend via a fake webpage. In another wave of attacks, a critical zero-day vulnerability is being exploited to target Windows systems in Ukraine. This vulnerability allows attackers to take control of systems when users interact with malicious URL files delivered through phishing emails.

Cyware Daily Threat Intelligence, November 13, 2024

From deceptive apps to vulnerabilities and developer-targeted tools, attackers are exploiting every corner of the digital landscape. SpyNote is posing as a fake antivirus, giving attackers full control over Android devices, stealing credentials, and targeting cryptocurrency users. In its November Patch Tuesday, Microsoft patched 89 security flaws, including two actively exploited vulnerabilities, urging immediate updates. Meanwhile, a new tool named GoIssue is being sold to attackers, allowing bulk theft of developer credentials from GitHub profiles, enabling supply chain attacks.

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