Executive Summary Salt Typhoon, a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group, has emerged as one of the most significant cyber threats to U.S. critical infrastructure. Initially identified in 2020, with increased recognition of their activities in 2021, the group has been linked to high-profile cyber espionage campaigns targeting U.S. telecommunications companies.

TellYouThePass ransomware, first seen in 2019, is once again in the spotlight due to its recent activity. This ransomware has been found exploiting critical vulnerabilities in PHP, specifically the CVE-2024-4577 flaw, putting both Windows and Linux systems at risk. The malware uses advanced techniques like web shells and fileless malware to gain entry, highlighting the need for robust cybersecurity measures.

Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actors have become a significant concern for organizations worldwide, as they pose a substantial threat to sensitive information and critical infrastructure. One such APT actor is the Lazarus Group, also known as Hidden Cobra, which has been active since at least 2009. In this blog, we will delve into the motivation and recent activity of the Lazarus Group, highlighting their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and the MITRE ATT&CK techniques they employ.

Storm-0940 is a Chinese advanced persistent threat (APT) group that has operated since at least 2021, although some evidence suggests involvement in earlier incidents. Known for its complex cyber espionage tactics, this group primarily targets government agencies, military organizations, and critical infrastructure to gain intelligence for political and military advantage. Leveraging an arsenal of techniques ranging from spear-phishing to exploiting software vulnerabilities.

APT36, also known as Transparent Tribe, is a well-known cyber espionage group attributed to Pakistan. Active since 2013, this advanced persistent threat (APT) group has focused its efforts primarily on Indian government sectors, including defense, education, and key infrastructure. APT36 has demonstrated consistent sophistication in their tactics, evolving their methods to target a wide array of platforms and systems.

In 2023, a critical vulnerability in MOVEit Transfer software (CVE-2023-34362) was weaponized by the Cl0p ransomware group, leading to a substantial leak of sensitive employee data from major global corporations. The flaw in MOVEit allowed attackers to bypass authentication and access secure files, resulting in a far-reaching data breach that impacted various sectors including finance, healthcare, government, and retail. Vulnerability Details and Affected Software Nam3L3ss: Profiling Cl0p Ransomware Data.

In recent events, Foresiet researchers identified a significant data leak involving Nokia's internal resources posted on a dark web marketplace. This leak, allegedly stemming from a third-party contractor working closely with Nokia on internal tool development, brings to light both sensitive code repositories and critical access credentials.

At Foresiet, our mission is to help businesses stay informed about emerging cybersecurity risks. One of the latest and most dangerous threats is Interlock ransomware, a variant that has made waves on the dark web. This ransomware group claims to be more than just extortionists, positioning themselves as enforcers of accountability for companies that fail to adequately protect customer data and intellectual property.

In recent weeks, reports have surfaced regarding a significant breach involving Cisco, exposing sensitive data from various organizations. This blog post delves into the details of the breach, the compromised data, the implicated companies, and the methods used by attackers to gain access to such critical information.

Microsoft is currently investigating a significant issue affecting its Outlook desktop app, with users experiencing a range of problems, including crashes, high memory consumption, and login failures. Initially believed to impact only European users, the issue has now been reported by users globally, signaling a more widespread problem. In addition to the desktop app, some users have experienced similar issues while using Outlook on the web (OWA), making this a pressing matter for Microsoft to address.