New Cyber Threats Emerge: Phantom Taurus, Klopatra, and More
Cybersecurity experts have uncovered several significant threats and campaigns in recent weeks. A new Chinese advanced persistent threat (APT), Phantom Taurus, has been discovered along with the 'NET-STAR malware suite'. Meanwhile, EvilAI operators are employing AI-generated code and fake apps for widespread attacks.
In the Android landscape, a new banking trojan named 'Klopatra', originating from Turkey, has been active. Ukraine has faced a wave of 'SVG phishing attacks', involving 'Amatera Stealer' and 'PureMiner'. Privacy-conscious Android users in the UAE are under threat from new 'spyware campaigns'.
The 'soopsocks' PyPI package has been analysed in depth, revealing potential 'security risks'. The 'CABINETRAT backdoor', used by 'UAC-0245', has been employed in targeted cyberattacks against 'SOU'. The 'Security Affairs Malware Newsletter Round 65' provides an overview of these and other recent 'malware activities and research'.
Pierluigi Paganini, an Italian cybersecurity expert and journalist, has reported on the first malicious 'Microsoft Compiled HTML Help (MCP)' in the wild, the 'Postmark Backdoor', which steals emails. The 'Smash and Grab' Akira campaign has been targeting 'SonicWall VPNs', deploying ransomware within an hour.
These discoveries highlight the evolving nature of 'cyber threats', with new 'malware' and attack methods continually emerging. Organizations and individuals must remain vigilant and up-to-date with the latest 'security measures' to protect against these advanced threats.
