Monthly Archives: December 2024

Attackers Exploit Microsoft Teams and AnyDesk to Deploy DarkGate Malware

A new social engineering campaign has leveraged Microsoft Teams as a way to facilitate the deployment of a known malware called DarkGate. “An attacker used social engineering via a Microsoft Teams call to impersonate a user’s client and gain remote access to their system,” Trend Micro researchers Catherine Loveria, Jovit Samaniego, and Gabriel Nicoleta said. […]

Hackers Use Microsoft MSC Files to Deploy Obfuscated Backdoor in Pakistan Attacks

A new phishing campaign has been observed employing tax-themed lures to deliver a stealthy backdoor payload as part of attacks targeting Pakistan. Cybersecurity company Securonix, which is tracking the activity under the name FLUX#CONSOLE, said it likely starts with a phishing email link or attachment, although it said it couldn’t obtain the original email used […]

Decoding the Volt Typhoon Attacks: In-Depth Analysis and Defense Strategies

Originally published by InsiderSecurity.The Volt Typhoon campaign has raised alarms across cybersecurity circles, targeting critical infrastructure with stealthy and sophisticated techniques. This analysis breaks down the methods, exploitation tactics, and practical defenses organizations can employ to safeguard their systems.Volt Typhoon Attacks On May 24, 2023, Microsoft and the “Five Eyes Alliance” cybersecurity information sharing organization […]