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 David Deflache Summary In May 2023, Barracuda disclosed a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2023-2868) exploited by UNC4841, a suspected Chinese espionage actor. UNC4841 targeted Barracuda Email Security Gateways (ESG) since October 2022, using malicious email attachments. They deployed code families (SALTWATER, SEASPY, SEASIDE) to infiltrate and maintain control, often disguising as legitimate…
TLP TLP TLP CLEAR Author Sebastien TRICAUD Summary Agent Tesla RAT is a potent remote access trojan designed to infiltrate systems discreetly. Employed by threat actors, it facilitates unauthorized access to compromised systems, enabling data theft, surveillance, and control. Operating since 2014, it is notorious for its keylogging capabilities, recording keystrokes to gather sensitive information…
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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