SANS Internet Stormcenter Daily Cyber Security Podcast (Stormcast)
ISC StormCast for Thursday, December 19th, 2024
Dec 19, 2024
Dive into the world of TeamTNT as they exploit web servers, leaving behind stealthy malware. Discover the alarming rise of social engineering attacks targeting Okta users and what that means for security. The discussion also touches on possible regulations for TP-Link routers due to cybersecurity threats. Finally, catch up on CISA’s latest best practices for mobile communications, ensuring you're equipped to handle evolving cyber risks.
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- TeamTNT's recent multi-stage attack demonstrates the evolving tactics of cybercriminals in using obfuscated scripts and CryptoMiner installations to evade detection.
- The increasing reliance on Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) by attackers highlights the need for enhanced security measures against phishing and unauthorized access.
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Understanding the CryptoMiner Attack
A recent attack associated with Team TNT exploited a web server honeypot by utilizing a heavily obfuscated script to evade malware detection. This multi-stage attack involved installing various components required to execute the malware, ultimately leading to the installation of a CryptoMiner. The malware also disabled security measures, harvested keys, cleared system logs, and created a persistent access point for the attacker through a reverse shell. Given that traditional anti-malware signatures might not always flag standard crypto miners as malicious, organizations should ensure they are using detection methods, such as checking for the presence of XMRig, the most commonly used CryptoMiner.
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