SummaryRecorded Futures Insikt Group identified a suspected cyber-espionage campaign by TAG-100, targeting global government and private sector organizations. TAG-100 exploited internet-facing devices and used open-source tools like the Go backdoor Pantegana. The campaign compromised two Asia-Pacific
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Russia-Linked CopyCop Expands to Cover US Elections, Target Political Leaders
Insikt Group's report reveals that CopyCop, a likely Russian government-aligned influence network, has shifted its focus to the 2024 US elections. Using AI and inauthentic websites, CopyCop creates and spreads political content. The network registered 120
Continue ReadingChinese State-Sponsored RedJuliett Intensifies Taiwanese Cyber Espionage via Network Perimeter Exploitation
From November 2023 to April 2024, Insikt Group identified cyber-espionage activities conducted by RedJuliett, a likely Chinese state-sponsored group, primarily targeting government, academic, technology, and diplomatic organizations in Taiwan. RedJuliett exploited known vulnerabilities in network edge
Continue ReadingRansomHub Draws in Affiliates with Multi-OS Capability and High Commission Rates
RansomHub, a new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) platform, emerged in February 2024, targeting Windows, Linux, and ESXi systems with malware written in Go and C++. Its high 90% commission rate attracts seasoned affiliates, leading to a surge in
Continue ReadingThe Travels of “markopolo”: Self-Proclaimed Meeting Software Vortax Spreads Infostealers, Unveils Expansive Network of Malicious macOS Applications
Recorded Futures Insikt Group identified that Vortax, a purported virtual meeting software, spreads three infostealersRhadamanthys, Stealc, and Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS). This extensive campaign targets cryptocurrency users, exploiting macOS vulnerabilities. Operated by the threat actor markopolo,
Continue ReadingIsrael-Hamas Conflict and US Elections Drive Violent Extremist Threats in 2024
The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, the upcoming 2024 US presidential election, and the rise of violent extremist content online are likely to escalate homegrown and domestic violent extremist (HVE and DVE) threats. HVEs and DVEs are expected
Continue ReadingOilAlpha Malicious Applications Target Humanitarian Aid Groups Operating in Yemen
SummaryInsikt Group's research reveals that OilAlpha, a likely pro-Houthi group, continues to target humanitarian and human rights organizations operating in Yemen. They use malicious Android applications to steal credentials and gather intelligence, potentially to control aid
Continue ReadingCaught in the Net: Using Infostealer Logs to Unmask CSAM Consumers
SummaryIn this proof-of-concept report, Recorded Future's Identity Intelligence analyzed infostealer malware data to identify consumers of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Approximately 3,300 unique users were found with accounts on known CSAM sources. A notable 4.2%
Continue ReadingSombres Influences: Russian and Iranian Influence Networks Target French Elections
SummaryInsikt Group's research assesses that Russian and Iranian influence networks are targeting the upcoming French elections, and so far, they are having a negligible impact. The Russia-linked Doppelgnger network uses cloned websites and social media bots
Continue ReadingOilAlpha Malicious Applications Target Humanitarian Aid Groups Operating in Yemen
SummaryInsikt Group's research reveals that OilAlpha, a likely pro-Houthi group, continues to target humanitarian and human rights organizations operating in Yemen. They use malicious Android applications to steal credentials and gather intelligence, potentially to control aid
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