Security News

OceanLotus APT Uses Steganography to Shroud Payloads
2019-04-03 14:44

The OceanLotus APT is using two new loaders which use steganography to read their encrypted payloads.

Microsoft Takes Control of 99 Websites From APT Group
2019-03-29 17:18

Phosphorus Group Waged Spear-Phishing Campaign, Company ReportsMicrosoft is using its legal muscle to push back against an advanced persistent threat group that is says is "widely associated with...

ASUS Patches Live Update Bug That Allowed APT to Infect Thousands of PCs
2019-03-26 15:35

If users have an impacted devices, they need to immediately run a backup of their files and restore their operating system to factory settings, said ASUS

Recently Patched WinRAR Flaw Exploited in APT Attacks
2019-03-15 15:18

A recently patched WinRAR vulnerability has been exploited by several threat groups, including advanced persistent threat (APT) actors. read more

Researcher Claims Iranian APT Behind 6TB Data Heist at Citrix
2019-03-11 19:31

IRIDIUM is an APT that uses proprietary techniques to bypass two-factor authentication for critical applications, according to security firm Resecurity.

Bronze Union APT Updates Remote Access Trojans in Fresh Wave of Attacks
2019-02-27 12:30

The China-linked threat group has returned in 2018 using updated RATs to launch its attacks, including ZxShell, Gh0st RAT, and SysUpdate malware.

ThreatList: APT Adversaries Up the Ante on Speed, Target Telecom
2019-02-19 22:07

Russia-linked actors need just 18 minutes to go from compromise to lateral movement.

The APT Name Game: How Grim Threat Actors Get Goofy Monikers
2019-02-05 11:00

How do advanced persistent threat groups such as Double Secret Octopus and Anchor Panda get their ridiculous names?

Chafer APT Takes Aim at Diplomats in Iran with Improved Custom Malware
2019-02-01 19:35

The Remexi spyware has been improved and retooled.

Heads up: Debian's package manager is APT for root-level malware injection... Fix out now to thwart MITM hijacks
2019-01-22 22:11

Disable redirects before applying update The Debian Project has patched a security flaw in its software manager Apt that can be exploited by miscreants to execute commands as root on victims'...