Iron Tiger Compromises Chat Application Mimi, Targets Windows, Mac, and Linux Users
We found APT group Iron Tiger’s malware compromising chat application Mimi’s servers in a supply chain attack. Read More HERE…
Trend Micro Research : Cyber Crime
CopperStealer Distributes Malicious Chromium-based Browser Extension to Steal Cryptocurrencies
We tracked the latest deployment of the group behind CopperStealer, this time stealing cryptocurrencies and users’ wallet account information via a malicious Chromium-based browser extension. Read More HERE…
Conti vs. LockBit: A Comparative Analysis of Ransomware Groups
We compare the targeting and business models of the Conti and LockBit ransomware groups using data analysis approaches. This will be presented in full at the 34th Annual FIRST Conference on June 27, 2022. Read More HERE…
Examples of Cyber Warfare #TrendTalksBizSec
Cyber Warfare has been a topic of discussion for years but has reached a new level of prominence in this age of hyper-connected critical infrastructure. Our Trend Micro experts touch on this evolution, disinformation campaigns, and cyber mercenaries. Read More HERE…
Trend Micro Partners With Interpol and Nigeria’s EFCC for Operation Killer Bee, Takes Down Nigerian BEC Actors
Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested three suspected scammers from Nigeria who were involved in global scamming campaigns via a sting operation that is part of Operation Killer Bee. Trend Micro provided information on the group and their modus operandi. Read More HERE…
This Week in Security News – April 1, 2022
Probing the activities of cloud-based cryptocurrency-mining groups, and Lapsus$ ‘back from vacation’ Read More HERE…
This Week in Security News – March 25, 2022
An investigation of cryptocurrency scams and schemes, and Lapsus$: Oxford teen accused of being multi-millionaire cyber-criminal Read More HERE…
Purple Fox Uses New Arrival Vector and Improves Malware Arsenal
Purple Fox is an old threat that has been making waves since 2018. This most recent investigation covers Purple Fox’s new arrival vector and early access loaders. Users’ machines seem to be targeted with malicious payloads masquerading as legitimate application installers. Read More HERE…
This Week in Security News – March 18, 2022
Global Cyberattacks: Navigating New Frontiers: Trend Micro 2021 Annual Cybersecurity Report, and US Has ‘Significant’ Cyber Vulnerabilities, But A Sweeping Russian Cyberattack Is Unlikely Read More HERE…