Iran-Based APTs
Blog Delve into Iran-based APTs, exploring their cyber strategies, targeted sectors, and the implications for global cybersecurity. APT33 APT33 is a group of APTs also known as Elfin, MAGNALLIUM, Refined Kitten, HOLMIUM, COBALT TRINITY, G0064, ATK35, ATK 35, TA451, Magnallium and APT33. This group was first spotted in 2013 and is known to be based […]
Lotus Panda: China’s Cyber Power
Blog Introduction Discovered in 2010 and originating from China, Lotus Panda is an APT group also known as Spring Dragon, ST Group, DRAGONFISH, BRONZE ELGIN, and many others. Target and Sectoral Focus Lotus Panda is targeting a wide geography in the Asia-Pacific region and the United States. In particular, countries such as Australia, Brunei, Cambodia, […]
APT39: Cyber Espionage Network in Iran’s Shadow
Blog Introduction Discovered in 2014 and originating from Iran, APT39 has carved out a unique place for itself on the global cybersecurity scene. Known by various names such as Chafer, REMIX KITTEN, and COBALT HICKMAN, this threat actor is particularly focused on specific targets in the Middle East and Western countries. As ThreatMon, we will […]
What is Threat Intelligence? – All You Need to Know About Cyber Threat Intelligence
Blog Cyber threat intelligence is a crucial aspect of cybersecurity and is becoming increasingly important as threats evolve and become more sophisticated. In this content, prepared by ThreatMon experts, we will explore cyber threat intelligence and its benefits to organizations and provide an overview of threat intelligence platforms. Businesses need to understand that relying solely […]
Cisco Has Been Hacked by Yanluowang Ransomware Group
Blog Cisco’s corporate network was breached by the Yanluowang ransomware group Cisco has confirmed that the Yanluowang ransomware group has breached the company’s network and that the actor has attempted to extort the stolen files under threat of leaking them online. Cisco said on May 24, 2022 that it became aware of a possible compromise. […]
USA Offers $10M Bounty for Providing Information on the Conti Ransomware Gang
Blog A Reward for Information About The Conti Ransomware Group USA Offers $10M Bounty for Providing Information on the Conti Ransomware Gang. As part of the Justice Awards program, the US State Department announced that a $10 million reward will be offered for information on five high-ranking Conti ransomware members, including the first reveal of […]
PyPI Package ‘secretslib’ Drops Fileless Cryptominer to Linux Systems
Blog PyPI Package ‘secretslib’ PyPI Package ‘secretslib’ Drops Fileless Cryptominer to Linux Systems. A PyPI package named “secretslib” has been identified by Sonatype, which describes itself as “secret mapping and verification made easy”. The package secretly runs cryptominers in the memory of the Linux machine, a technique largely used by fileless malware and cryptominers. Secretslib […]
Microsoft Has Disrupted SEABORGIUM Phishing Operation
Blog Seaborgium Phishing Operation The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) has taken action and taken measures to disrupt the campaigns launched by the SEABORGIUM actor, which has been tracked since 2017. SEABORGIUM is a threat actor with goals aligned with the interests of the Russian state. SEABORGIUM is a threat actor that often targets the […]
Kaspersky Published a Report on Malicious Browser Extensions
Blog Malicious Browser Extensions Kaspersky’s report highlights the rise of malicious browser extensions that steal cryptocurrency and perform web injects. Kaspersky analyzed threat statistics by processing data voluntarily shared by its users for the period from January 2020 to June 2022. According to this data, during the first half of this year, 1,311,557 users tried to […]
13 Organizations Targeted by Chinese-Linked APT41 and a New Wave of Cobalt Strike Infections
Blog APT41 APT41, one of the state-sponsored ex-hacker groups, breached government networks in six US states in March 2022, including by exploiting a vulnerability in a livestock management system, according to Mandiant researchers. Cybersecurity firm Group-IB’s investigations resulted in nearly 80 proactive notifications of APT41 attacks against their infrastructure to private and government organizations worldwide. […]