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Attackers Deploy Multiple RATs in Phishing Campaign
The Nanocore RAT, Netwire RAT and AsyncRAT are being spread through a phishing email that contains a downloader with multiple layers of obfuscation.
APT35 Executes PowerShell-Based Malware in Log4j Flaw Attacks
The Iran-linked threat actor is exploiting the infamous Log4j bug in order to execute a new PowerShell data exfiltration toolkit.
China-Based Actors Using Log4Shell Bug for Ransomware Deployment
Threat actors known as DEV-0401 based in China are exploiting the Log4Shell vulnerability to deploy the NightSky ransomware.
Q&A: Crane Hassold
Crane Hassold, with Abnormal Security, recently joined Lindsey O’Donnell-Welch on the Decipher podcast to talk about why business email compromise attacks are still a top financially damaging threat today.
Microsoft Details Previously Fixed MacOS Flaw
Apple fixed the macOS vulnerability in a December security update.
Decipher Podcast: Crane Hassold
In a podcast discussion with Lindsey O'Donnell-Welch, Crane Hassold with Abnormal Security discusses how business email compromise attackers are getting savvier and best practices to defend against BEC attacks.
Researchers Find Log4Shell Type Flaw in H2 Database Console
Researchers have found a Log4Shell-like flaw in the H2 database console, which allows remote code execution.
Attacks Target Log4j Bug in VMware Horizon
An unknown threat group is exploiting the Log4j vulnerability in VMware Horizon servers to install webshells for further malicious activity.
CISA: Federal Agencies Taking Steps to Address Log4j Flaw
CISA said that thousands of internet-connected assets have been mitigated by federal agencies under its Emergency Directive that addressed the Log4j flaw.
Meta Lawsuit Cracks Down on Facebook Phishing Scams
A new lawsuit from Meta seeks to uncover the operators behind 39,000 phishing sites that have attempted to steal Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp users' credentials.
Decipher Podcast: 2021 Year in Review
Lindsey O'Donnell-Welch and Dennis Fisher look back on a wild year in cybersecurity and discuss the ongoing ransomware problem, the increase in zero days used in the wild, our favorite stories and podcasts of the year, and more.
AvosLocker Ransomware Attacks Spike
The emergence of AvosLocker is part of an overarching shift in the RaaS ecosystem over the latter half of 2021.
Decipher Podcast: Sherrod DeGrippo
Proofpoint's Sherrod DeGrippo discusses the top malware trends of the past year, including Emotet's takedown and eventual return.
Deciphering Die Hard 2
Zoe Lindsey, Pete Baker, and Dennis Fisher sit down to talk about Die Hard 2, the forgotten member of the Die Hard series, which is not a Christmas movie. It is, however, a movie with a lot of great hacking and social engineering scenes, and Bruce Willis spewing one-liners like a 1950s standup comic.
Decipher Library: Holiday Edition 2021
The editors of Decipher have compiled a list of book recommendations for you to enjoy during the holiday break.