Malware

It is possible that this attack was the result of Info-stealing malware. According to cybersecurity firm Kela, a large amount of data being shared on the Darknet was advertised as login credentials for Indigo that were stolen by info-stealing malware. Such malware looks for sensitive information on the infected system and also collects details about the machine. Threat actors behind the malware can then use stolen information such as credentials to carry out cyberattacks. It…

All organizations should provide phishing awareness and defense training to all of their employees/users. A simple defense technique would be adopting a zero-trust attitude toward outside communication. For email, the zero-trust model means not allowing the delivery of messages unless they originate from a sender who can be authenticated and who has been granted explicit permission to deliver messages to that inbox. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-breach-reddit-to-steal-source-code-and-internal-data/

In this campaign, the North Korean ransomware operators made use of numerous vulnerabilities, tools, and TTPs to accomplish their goals. To protect best against a campaign such as this, it is recommended to provide user education into common phishing tactics, such as trojanized software on typo-squatted domains. Additionally, it is recommended to ensure that all software/hardware is up to date, as the operators made use of numerous vulnerabilities that relied on outdated applications. Further, it…

Individuals who may have been affected by this breach should change login information immediately. Customers who may have been affected should also be aware that phishing attempts, whether by email or text, are likely to increase so any suspicious emails from unknown senders should be dealt with cautiously. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/weee-grocery-service-confirms-data-breach-11-million-affected

Infections via malicious Google ads has become increasingly utilized by threat actors in recent months, indicating the popularity of such a tactic gaining traction. It is recommended to install an ad blocker on web browsers, as this can help prevent these malicious Google ads from being served. This can help prevent an unsuspecting user from accidentally visiting the malicious website instead of the legitimate one. In cases where a masquerading malware such as Gootkit is…

Ransomware continues to be a dominant force in the cybercrime industry. While mitigating this threat is difficult, it is far from impossible, especially with mature incident response, threat detection, and disaster recovery programs in place. Implementing detections for Data Encrypted for Impact (MITRE ATT&CK Technique T1486) and other common ransomware techniques will help incident response teams react as soon as possible, potentially stopping the attacker in their tracks. Backups of critical systems, if kept disconnected…