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Ransomware

Albabat Ransomware Group Potentially Expands Targets to Multiple OS, Uses GitHub to Streamline Operations

Trend Research encounters new versions of the Albabat ransomware, which appears to target Windows, Linux, and macOS devices. We also reveal the group’s use of GitHub to streamline their ransomware operation.

Research Mar 21, 2025

Exploits & Vulnerabilities

ZDI-CAN-25373: Windows Shortcut Exploit Abused as Zero-Day in Widespread APT Campaigns

Trend Zero Day Initiative™ (ZDI) uncovered both state-sponsored and cybercriminal groups extensively exploiting ZDI-CAN-25373, a Windows.lnk file vulnerability that enables hidden command execution.

Research Mar 18, 2025

Malware

SocGholish’s Intrusion Techniques Facilitate Distribution of RansomHub Ransomware

Trend Research analysed SocGholish’s MaaS framework and its role in deploying RansomHub ransomware through compromised websites, using highly obfuscated JavaScript loaders to evade detection and execute various malicious tasks.

Research Mar 14, 2025

Cyber Threats

AI-Assisted Fake GitHub Repositories Fuel SmartLoader and LummaStealer Distribution

In this blog entry, we uncovered a campaign that uses fake GitHub repositories to distribute SmartLoader, which is then used to deliver Lumma Stealer and other malicious payloads. The campaign leverages GitHub’s trusted reputation to evade detection, using AI-generated content to make fake repositories appear legitimate.

Research Mar 11, 2025

Cyber Threats

From Event to Insight: Unpacking a B2B Business Email Compromise (BEC) Scenario

Trend Micro™ Managed XDR assisted in an investigation of a B2B BEC attack that unveiled an entangled mesh weaved by the threat actor with the help of a compromised server, ensnaring three business partners in a scheme that spanned for days. This article features investigation insights, a proposed incident timeline, and recommended security practises.

Research Mar 05, 2025

Cyber Risk

Exploiting DeepSeek-R1: Breaking Down Chain of Thought Security

This entry explores how the Chain of Thought reasoning in the DeepSeek-R1 AI model can be susceptible to prompt attacks, insecure output generation, and sensitive data theft.

Research Mar 04, 2025

Ransomware

Black Basta and Cactus Ransomware Groups Add BackConnect Malware to Their Arsenal

In this blog entry, we discuss how the Black Basta and Cactus ransomware groups utilised the BackConnect malware to maintain persistent control and exfiltrate sensitive data from compromised machines.

Updated Shadowpad Malware Leads to Ransomware Deployment

In this blog entry, we discuss how Shadowpad is being used to deploy a new undetected ransomware family. Attackers deploy the malware by exploiting weak passwords and bypassing multi-factor authentication.

Research Feb 20, 2025

Cyber Threats

Earth Preta Mixes Legitimate and Malicious Components to Sidestep Detection

Our Threat Hunting team discusses Earth Preta’s latest technique, in which the APT group leverages MAVInject and Setup Factory to deploy payloads, and maintain control over compromised systems.

Chinese-Speaking Group Manipulates SEO with BadIIS

This blog post details our analysis of an SEO manipulation campaign targeting Asia. We also share recommendations that can help enterprises proactively secure their environment.

Research Feb 07, 2025

Research, News, and Perspectives

ZDI-CAN-25373: Windows Shortcut Exploit Abused as Zero-Day in Widespread APT Campaigns

Albabat Ransomware Group Potentially Expands Targets to Multiple OS, Uses GitHub to Streamline Operations

ZDI-CAN-25373: Windows Shortcut Exploit Abused as Zero-Day in Widespread APT Campaigns

SocGholish’s Intrusion Techniques Facilitate Distribution of RansomHub Ransomware

AI-Assisted Fake GitHub Repositories Fuel SmartLoader and LummaStealer Distribution

From Event to Insight: Unpacking a B2B Business Email Compromise (BEC) Scenario

Exploiting DeepSeek-R1: Breaking Down Chain of Thought Security

Black Basta and Cactus Ransomware Groups Add BackConnect Malware to Their Arsenal

Updated Shadowpad Malware Leads to Ransomware Deployment

Earth Preta Mixes Legitimate and Malicious Components to Sidestep Detection

Chinese-Speaking Group Manipulates SEO with BadIIS

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