TLP TLP TLP CLEAR Author David Deflache, Sebastien Tricaud Summary In early November 2022, a targeted intrusion began via email, delivering an HTML file utilizing HTML smuggling. Previously relying on Excel macros, the threat actor adapted to Microsoft’s macro control updates. Upon opening the HTML, a disguised Adobe page prompted a ZIP download with a…
TLP TLP TLP CLEAR Author Jordi M. Lobo, David Deflache, Sebastien Tricaud Summary Nokoyawa is a cyber intrusion that began with a malicious Excel document in October 2022. The document triggered macros, leading to the execution of an IcedID DLL payload. The attackers established persistence on the host, deployed Cobalt Strike beacons, escalated privileges, and…
TLP TLP TLP CLEAR Author Jordi M. Lobo Summary The Vice Society ransomware group gained notoriety in late 2022 and early 2023 for launching attacks across various sectors, including San Francisco’s transit system. While education and healthcare were their primary targets, Trend Micro’s data reveals manufacturing industry infiltration in Brazil, Argentina, Switzerland, and Israel. Exploiting…
TLP TLP TLP CLEAR Author David Deflache Summary This case involves a sophisticated intrusion that occurred over an 11-day period. The threat actors initiated the attack by sending an email with a link to download a password-protected zip file containing an ISO file. Upon extraction, the ISO file mounted as a CD and executed a…
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