China-linked UnsolicitedBooker APT used new backdoor MarsSnake in recent attacks

China-linked UnsolicitedBooker used a new backdoor, MarsSnake, to target an international organization in Saudi Arabia. ESET researchers revealed that a China-linked APT, tracked as UnsolicitedBooker, targeted an international organization in Saudi Arabia using a new backdoor called MarsSnake. The experts uncovered the attacks in March 2023 and again in 2024, noting that the group used […]

Threat Actors Deploy Bumblebee Malware via Poisoned Bing SEO Results

A newly identified cyberattack campaign has revealed the persistent and evolving threat of Bumblebee malware, a sophisticated downloader first discovered in 2022 and linked to ransomware groups like Conti. According to a recent report by Cyjax, threat …

Trojanized KeePass opens doors for ransomware attackers

A suspected initial access broker has been leveraging trojanized versions of the open-source KeePass password manager to set the stage for ransomware attacks, WithSecure researchers have discovered. KeeLoader: Passoword manager that acts as data steale…

UK’s Legal Aid Agency discloses a data breach following April cyber attack

The UK’s Legal Aid Agency suffered a cyberattack in April and has now confirmed that sensitive data was stolen during the incident. The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) revealed that it had suffered a cyberattack on its systems on April 23.  The Legal Aid Agency (LAA), part of the UK Ministry of Justice, ensures access to […]

Sarcoma Ransomware Unveiled: Anatomy of a Double Extortion Gang

Cybersecurity Observatory of the Unipegaso’s malware lab published a detailed analysis of the Sarcoma ransomware. It is with great pleasure and honor that I present the first report produced by the Malware Analysis Lab, led by Luigi Martire. The lab was established within the Cybersecurity Observatory of the Unipegaso University, which I have the privilege […]

New Hannibal Stealer Uses Stealth and Obfuscation to Evade Detection

A newly identified piece of malware, dubbed the “Hannibal Stealer,” has emerged as a significant cybersecurity threat due to its advanced stealth mechanisms and obfuscation techniques designed to bypass modern detection systems. This modula…