Threat Intelligence

Qakbot malware also known as Qbot has remained a persistent and formidable adversary since mid-2000s, it emerged as a banking Trojan. Qakbot has evolved and adapted itself against cyber defences to remain in the list of top malwares over a decade.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an important advisory. It focuses on LockBit 3.0 ransomware. This ransomware exploits the CVE-2023-4966 vulnerability, also known as Citrix Bleed​​. LockBit 3.0 targets various critical sectors. It uses Citrix Bleed to bypass multifactor authentication (MFA). This vulnerability is in Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway appliances. Citrix Bleed… Read more: LockBit 3.0 and Citrix Bleed Vulnerability (CVE-2023-4966)

LockBit has become one of the most prominent ransomware threats globally, maintaining a high profile into 2023. Originally emerging as a ransomware variant, it has evolved into a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, which allows affiliates to deploy the LockBit ransomware in exchange for a share of the ransom payments​. This has led to a proliferation of… Read more: LockBit Ransomware Surge in 2023: A Record-Breaking Menace

A complex threat known as “Malvertising” (a blend of malicious and advertising) has emerged as internet advertising has grown . This tactic exploits digital ad networks to distribute malware. The Mechanism of Malvertising Malvertising involves injecting malicious code into legitimate advertising networks and websites. Unlike traditional malware distribution methods, malvertising does not require user interaction… Read more: Threat of Malvertising in the Cybersecurity Landscape

StripedFly malware is a highly sophisticated and stealthy maware that has been in operation since at least 2017, affecting over a million victims globally. Initially masquerading as a cryptocurrency miner, deeper analysis unveiled its multifaceted capabilities extending far beyond cryptocurrency mining. Here are the key aspects of StripedFly malware based on various reports and additional… Read more: StripedFly:Malware Hidden as a Cryptominer