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security6 months ago•2 min saved

Cyberattacks Exploit Search Results and SEO to Target IT Admins and SMBs

Arctic Wolf researchers have uncovered a sophisticated SEO poisoning campaign targeting IT professionals with fake websites hosting Trojanized versions of PuTTY and WinSCP, leading to backdoor malware infections that can compromise enterprise networks. The campaign exploits search engine results to redirect victims to malicious sites, emphasizing the need for organizations to enforce strict software acquisition policies and deploy network protections to mitigate risks.

via CyberSecurityNews|

#backdoor-malware #enterprise-cybersecurity #it-security

cybersecurity1 year ago•2 min saved

"Iranian Hackers Use Poisoned VPN Apps to Target Mideastern Policy Experts"

Iranian threat actor Charming Kitten, also known as APT35, has targeted Middle East policy experts with a new backdoor called BASICSTAR, using fake webinar portals and social engineering tactics. The group, linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has a history of deploying various backdoors and malware, including targeting high-profile individuals working on Middle Eastern affairs. The phishing attacks involved posing as legitimate organizations and using compromised email accounts, with the attackers showing a commitment to conducting surveillance on their targets. Additionally, Recorded Future uncovered IRGC's targeting of Western countries using a network of contracting companies specializing in surveillance and offensive technologies.

via The Hacker News|

#backdoor-malware #charming-kitten #cyber-espionage