Tag: Malware Threats

HijackLoader Malware Comes With New Evasion Methods

New malware offers some really unique detection evasion techniques

The HijackLoader malware has added new defense evasion techniques. Other threat actors are increasingly using the malware to deliver payloads and tooling. The developer used a standard process hollowing technique coupled with a trigger that makes defense evasion stealthier. What is HijackLoader? According to the researchers’ report, the HijackLoader malware, or IDAT Loader, has recently… Continue reading HijackLoader Malware Comes With New Evasion Methods

SugarGh0st RAT Targets Uzbekistan and South Korea

Asian government-sponsored hackers are making a fuss again.

A new malicious campaign employs SugarGh0st RAT to target government agencies. Artifacts in the decoy documents hint at a potential Chinese-speaking actor. SugarGh0st Uses Spear Phishing to Attack Governments Researchers have uncovered a new wave of cyber threats targeting government entities in Uzbekistan and South Korea in recent cybersecurity developments. Utilizing a customized variant of… Continue reading SugarGh0st RAT Targets Uzbekistan and South Korea

HiatusRAT Used in Attacks on Taiwan Companies and U.S. Military

HiatusRAT offers pretty unusual functionality that appears useful in sophisticated attacks

Recent attacks on US military systems and Taiwan companies are distinctive not only by the brave target choosing, but also for the used toolkit. In the case of both targets, attackers used HiatusRAT as an initial access/reconnaissance tool. Aside from being used in these attacks, Hiatus Trojan has other things to boast of. US DoD… Continue reading HiatusRAT Used in Attacks on Taiwan Companies and U.S. Military

Domino Backdoor is Lead by FIN7 and Conti Actors

New Domino Backdoor appears to be a collaboration between two notorious threat actors

A new Domino Backdoor popped out at the beginning of 2023. Since February, a new malware family coined Domino is used for attack on corporations, having Project Nemesis stealer as a final payload. Analysts say that the new backdoor is controlled and developed by ex-TrickBot/Conti actors and hackers related to the FIN7 group. Who are… Continue reading Domino Backdoor is Lead by FIN7 and Conti Actors

TOP 9 Malware Attacks: Compilation 2022

The World Wide Web is not a hostile realm by itself, but any Internet user should be aware of the dangers lurking on the Net. If earlier harmful software was just fun for the hackers or vandalism in the worst case, today, malware attacks are a viable business model. The commercial element makes the danger… Continue reading TOP 9 Malware Attacks: Compilation 2022