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Monthly Threat Briefing

Start your day with a concise and succinct digest of the most important security happenings of the past 24 hours delivered straight to your inbox Monday through Friday.

Mar 4, 2025

Cyware Monthly Threat Intelligence, February 2025

Google ramped up its defenses against the quantum threat. The company rolled out quantum-resistant digital signatures in Cloud KMS, following NIST’s post-quantum cryptography standards. Cyber defenders sharpened their tools, this month, and EARLYCROW is the latest weapon against stealthy APT operations. This method detects C2 activity over HTTP(S) using a novel traffic analysis format called PAIRFLOW. PyPI adopted a "dead but not gone" approach to abandoned software with Project Archival, a new system that flags inactive projects while keeping them accessible. Developers will see warnings about outdated dependencies, helping them make smarter security choices and avoid relying on unmaintained code. China’s Salt Typhoon made itself right at home in global telecom networks. The group was caught using JumbledPath, a custom-built spying tool, to infiltrate ISPs in the U.S., Italy, South Africa, and Thailand. Russia’s Sandworm hackers are using pirated software as bait. Their latest attack on Ukrainian Windows users disguises malware inside trojanized KMS activators and fake Windows updates. The CISA flagged major security holes in Microsoft Outlook and Sophos XG Firewall. One flaw allows remote code execution in Outlook, while another exposes firewall users to serious risks. A new payment card skimming campaign turned Stripe’s old API into a weapon. Hackers inserted malicious scripts into checkout pages, validating stolen card details through Stripe before exfiltration. A new malware named Ratatouille is stirring up trouble by bypassing UAC and using I2P for anonymous communications. Spreading through phishing emails and fake CAPTCHA pages, it tricks victims into running an embedded PowerShell script. A new version of ValleyRAT was also spotted, using stealthy techniques to infiltrate systems. Researchers found the malware being spread through fake Chrome downloads.

Feb 10, 2025

Cyware Monthly Threat Intelligence, January 2025

The U.K took a proactive stance on cyber resilience with its Cyber Local initiative, injecting £1.9 million into 30 projects across England and Northern Ireland. The effort focuses on closing the cyber skills gap, fortifying small businesses, and supporting underrepresented groups. India tightened its grip on data privacy with new draft rules designed to give citizens more control over their personal information. The proposed regulations mandate clearer data processing disclosures, stricter security protocols, and swift breach reporting. Hackers turned to SparkRAT, an open-source GoLang RAT, to target macOS users and government entities. Initially released in 2022, its modular design and cross-platform capability have made it a cybercriminal favorite. More than 10,000 WordPress sites were hijacked in a large-scale malware campaign delivering AMOS to macOS users and SocGholish to Windows users. Attackers exploited outdated plugins to inject fake browser update prompts. Lumma Stealer is made its way through GitHub in a new malware campaign that abuses the platform’s release infrastructure. Attackers deployed malware like SectopRAT and Vidar, using secure-looking download links to exfiltrate data while evading detection. Cybercriminals deployed the Coyote banking trojan against financial firms in Brazil, using malicious Windows LNK files to execute PowerShell scripts. This malware established secure connections with C2 servers, enabling keylogging and data theft. A two-year-long phishing campaign targeted Microsoft’s advertising platform users through malicious Google Search ads. A Mirai-based botnet exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in industrial routers and smart home devices. With 15,000 active nodes daily, it launched high-intensity DDoS attacks surpassing 100 Gbps, posing a growing threat across multiple countries.

Jan 3, 2025

Cyware Monthly Threat Intelligence, December 2024

The cloud revolution isn’t just about convenience anymore; it’s now the frontline of defense. With CISA's new directive mandating cloud environment fortification, federal agencies face a race against time to safeguard Microsoft 365 and other services. Meanwhile, proposed updates to the HIPAA security rules push healthcare organizations toward stronger PHI protection with advanced technical controls and detailed incident planning. On the global front, Operation PowerOFF turned the tables on DDoS attackers, dismantling 27 illegal platforms and curbing festive-season chaos. The cyber battlefield sees no intermission as new threats take center stage. A phishing campaign, dubbed Aggressive Inventory Zombies (AIZ), exploited brand trust by mimicking retail giants and crypto platforms. Meanwhile, the resurrected BADBOX botnet has compromised 192,000 Android devices globally, sneaking into supply chains to wreak havoc with ad fraud and account abuse. Adding to the turbulence, Poison Ivy (APT-C-01) resurged, targeting critical sectors with advanced phishing techniques and deploying Sliver RAT to breach systems and steal sensitive data. This month, new threats targeted IoT, banking, and app ecosystems, with threat actors unleashing diverse attacks. Iranian hackers deployed IOCONTROL malware to compromise IoT and OT systems, targeting critical infrastructure like gas stations. Meanwhile, the DroidBot banking malware infiltrates cryptocurrency and banking apps across Europe, leveraging MaaS operations for tailored attacks. Adding to the chaos, SpyLoan malware apps, with over eight million installs, exploited users in South America, Southeast Asia, and Africa, highlighting the escalating risks within app marketplaces. For detailed Cyber Threat Intel, click ‘Read More’.

Dec 4, 2024

Cyware Monthly Threat Intelligence, November 2024

The TSA reshaped the cybersecurity landscape for pipeline and railroad operators with proposed rules mandating incident reporting and risk management plans. Estimated to cost $2.1 billion over the next decade, the rules aimed to address growing cyber threats while balancing flexibility with resilience. Meta dismantled a sprawling web of over two million accounts tied to pig butchering scams in Southeast Asia and the UAE. Africa’s cybercrime ecosystem faced a decisive blow with Operation Serengeti, as over 1,000 suspects were arrested, and 134,000 malicious networks taken offline. TAG-110, a Russia-aligned threat group, launched a cyber-espionage campaign targeting governments and organizations in Asia and Europe. Using malware like HATVIBE and CHERRYSPY, it aimed to monitor geopolitical developments and assert influence. A botnet powered by Ngioweb malware converted 35,000 IoT devices into residential proxies. These compromised devices, found largely in the U.S., were sold on platforms like NSOCKS for malicious purposes. Water Barghest compromised over 20,000 IoT devices by exploiting known vulnerabilities. The group used Shodan to identify targets and deployed Ngioweb malware to connect them to its monetized network. LIMINAL PANDA, a Chinese cyberespionage group, has been targeting telecoms in South Asia and Africa since 2020. Using tools like SIGTRANslator and PingPong, the group exploits telecom protocols to steal critical data while staying undetected. NodeStealer has resurfaced, targeting Facebook Ads Manager accounts to steal credit card details and browser credentials. It uses Windows Restart Manager and Python scripts to execute its attacks, with stolen data sent via Telegram. BabbleLoader, a stealthy malware loader, delivers WhiteSnake and Meduza stealers. Disguised as accounting software, it targets English and Russian speakers, evading antivirus systems with advanced techniques.

Sep 30, 2024

Cyware Monthly Threat Intelligence

The Good The government took significant steps to strengthen cybersecurity resilience across various sectors. The DHS allocated $279.9 million in grants for the FY 2024 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) to help state, local, and t

Sep 2, 2024

Cyware Monthly Threat Intelligence

The Good In a series of proactive measures aimed at bolstering global cybersecurity resilience, significant strides were made in the education and law enforcement sectors to safeguard critical systems against evolving threats. The NASA Katherine Jo

Aug 1, 2024

Cyware Monthly Threat Intelligence

The Good The collaborative efforts and enhanced protocols by different government bodies represent significant steps forward in strengthening cybersecurity on a global scale. French authorities, in collaboration with Europol, have launched a "disin

Jul 1, 2024

Cyware Monthly Threat Intelligence

The Good Recent developments showcase a proactive stance in bolstering cybersecurity across critical sectors. The collaboration between the U.K’s National Crime Agency (NCA) and the FBI to dismantle the Qilin ransomware gang highlights internationa

Jun 3, 2024

Cyware Monthly Threat Intelligence

The Good In recent AI developments, NIST, OpenAI, and government bodies are taking significant steps to ensure the responsible use of AI technologies. NIST's new ARIA program aims to ensure AI technologies are valid, reliable, safe, secure, private

May 3, 2024

Cyware Monthly Threat Intelligence

The Good In a major stride towards security with AI, the Five Eyes agencies released a cybersecurity guide to help organizations secure AI system deployments. Separately, heightened attacks on mobile networks made the GSM Association unveil the MoT

Apr 11, 2024

Cyware Monthly Threat Intelligence

The Good Revolutionizing cybersecurity with innovative and adaptive measures, the Pentagon unveiled the first-ever strategy to protect the defense industrial base from cyber threats, emphasizing resilience and cooperation to defend critical infrast

Mar 4, 2024

Cyware Monthly Threat Intelligence

The Good In a move towards enhancing quantum computing security, the Linux Foundation revealed an initiative in collaboration with major global technology corporations. The past month marks a step forward in file-type detection tooling as Google op