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Lazarus Group Exploits Windows AppLocker Driver Zero-Day

Data Breach Today

Microsoft Fixed Bug in February That Gave Kernel-Level Access to North Korean APT North Korea's Lazarus hackers exploited a Windows AppLocker driver zero-day to gain kernel-level access and turn off security tools that could detect the group's bring-your-own-vulnerable-driver exploitation techniques.

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Feds Seize LockBit Ransomware Websites, Offer Decryption Tools, Troll Affiliates

Krebs on Security

authorities have seized the darknet websites run by LockBit , a prolific and destructive ransomware group that has claimed more than 2,000 victims worldwide and extorted over $120 million in payments. Investigators used the existing design on LockBit’s victim shaming website to feature press releases and free decryption tools.

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Gamaredon Group Using Fresh Tools to Target Outlook

Data Breach Today

Suspected Russia-Linked Hackers Have Previously Focused on Ukraine The Gamaredon hacking group is now using a new set of malicious tools to compromise Microsoft Outlook as a way of sending spear-phishing emails to victims' contact lists, according to security firm ESET.

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Ransomlooker, a new tool to track and analyze ransomware groups’ activities

Security Affairs

Ransomlooker monitors ransomware groups’ extortion sites and delivers consolidated feeds of their claims worldwide. Cybernews presented Ransomlooker , a tool to monitor ransomware groups’ extortion sites and delivers consolidated feeds of their claims worldwide. ” reads the announcement.

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How to Package and Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, application owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. Brought to you by Logi Analytics.

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Fla. Man Charged in SIM-Swapping Spree is Key Suspect in Hacker Groups Oktapus, Scattered Spider

Krebs on Security

Sources close to the investigation tell KrebsOnSecurity the accused was a key member of a criminal hacking group blamed for a string of cyber intrusions at major U.S. Multiple security firms soon assigned the hacking group the nickname “ Scattered Spider.” 9, 2024, U.S. Twilio disclosed in Aug. According to an Aug.

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Chinese APT Group Deploying New Malware Backdoor

Data Breach Today

Mustang Panda Using MQsTTang Tool to Target Victims in Asia and Europe, Eset Finds Chinese APT group Mustang Panda is deploying a previously unseen malware backdoor dubbed MQsTTang as part of a spear-phishing campaign targeting governmental organizations, specifically in Ukraine and Taiwan, security firm Eset says.

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