espionage
zeroday.news · 1d ago·high
'BusySnake' Infostealer Slithers Into Critical Infrastructure Networks
A sophisticated information-stealing malware known as 'BusySnake' has been observed targeting critical infrastructure. Threat actors identified as 'Armored Likho' have successfully infiltrated government and electrical power organizations across Russia, Brazil, and Kazakhstan.
zeroday.news · 2d ago·high
Cavern Manticore: Exposing Iran-Linked Modular C2 Framework
A new modular command-and-control framework, dubbed 'Cavern Manticore,' has been observed in the wild, attributed to an Iran-nexus threat actor targeting Israeli government and IT sectors. The framework utilizes a .NET foundation but employs diverse compilation formats to evade analysis. Attackers gain initial access by exploiting legitimate software deployment features, such as RMM tools, to infiltrate victim environments.