Vikas Kundu

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No Honour Among Thieves: Uncovering a Trojanized XWorm RAT Builder Propagated by Threat Actors and Disrupting Its Operations

Discover how a trojanized version of the XWorm RAT builder exploited novice cybersecurity enthusiasts, spreading malware through GitHub, Telegram, and file-sharing platforms to compromise over 18,000 devices globally. This malicious tool exfiltrates sensitive data, employs advanced virtualization and registry techniques, and operates via Telegram-based command-and-control servers. Learn about the identified threat actors, their operational methods, and the disruption efforts that leveraged the malware's "kill switch" to mitigate its impact. Stay informed on proactive measures to protect against evolving cybersecurity threats.

Redirect Chain: Advertisement Services being Abused by Threat Actors to Redirect Users to Malware, Betting, Adult Websites

Threat actors have been abusing advertisement services to serve malware to users and redirect traffic to websites purchasing services from them.

Whitepapers and Reports

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Beyond the Storefront: E-commerce and Retail Threat Insights

The report "Beyond the Storefront: E-commerce and Retail Threat Insights" highlights the growing cyber threats to the e-commerce and retail sectors, including a surge in ransomware attacks, hacktivist activities, and data breaches. It emphasizes the need for enhanced security measures as these industries face increasing risks from financially motivated attacks and politically driven hacktivism.

MichaMichaBot: Unveiling the Exploitation of Missing "X-Frame-Options" HTTP Headers in Phishing Attacks

The report "MichaMichaBot: Unmasking the Threats Exploiting Missing 'X-Frame-Options' Headers" reveals how cybercriminals exploit this vulnerability to launch phishing attacks by embedding legitimate websites in iframes with fake login panels. It provides insights into these attack methods and practical strategies to secure digital assets against such threats.

Unveiling Maorrisbot: The Inner Workings of an Android Trojan Malware

Our whitepaper, "Unveiling Maorrisbot: The Inner Workings of an Android Trojan Malware," explores the sophisticated methods and impacts of Maorrisbot malware, offering insights and strategies to protect your devices. Download it to learn how to safeguard against this significant Android threat.

An Analysis of the Fake Customer Care Numbers In India

XVigil’s Fake Customer Care Number module scours the internet for fake customer care numbers. In this report, CloudSEK researchers have analyzed a sample of ~20,000 Indian mobile numbers used by threat actors, to run such customer care scams.

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