Top Stories from The Hacker News
1. Horns&Hooves Malware Campaign
Because what’s more convincing than a “business email” with a random ZIP file attached? Over 1,000 victims in Russia fell for this classic phishing scam since March 2023.
The payload includes NetSupport RAT and BurnsRAT, because every good scam needs a rodent theme.
HackJob Take: If your inbox screams “Important Business,” but it smells like spam, maybe don’t open it?
2. SmokeLoader Malware Hits Taiwan
SmokeLoader is back and more insidious than ever, targeting Taiwan’s healthcare, IT, and manufacturing sectors.
It’s modular, it’s sneaky, and it wants your data (or your crypto). Truly, malware overachievers at work here.
HackJob Take: Who needs innovation in tech when malware authors are doing all the heavy lifting?
Highlights from CISA Advisories
1. #StopRansomware: Black Basta
Black Basta ransomware: because naming your malware after random words makes it scarier.
CISA drops IOCs like breadcrumbs for the rest of us to follow, in hopes we don’t trip over our own lack of preparedness.
HackJob Take: If you’re not patching your systems, Black Basta isn’t just knocking—it’s moving in.
2. Top Exploited Vulnerabilities of 2023
Same vulnerabilities, different year. Hackers are apparently big fans of nostalgia, as they exploit the same issues year after year.
CISA kindly points out what everyone should’ve fixed already.
HackJob Take: If your systems still have unpatched 2023 exploits, congratulations—you’re living in the past.
3. Iranian Credential Access Activities
Iranian cyber actors are brute-forcing their way into critical infrastructure. Subtle, right?
Targets include healthcare, government, and energy sectors. You know, just the small stuff.
HackJob Take: “Password123” still isn’t cutting it, folks.
4. Russian GRU Cyber Espionage
Russian GRU-affiliated hackers continue their global “world tour” of espionage and sabotage.
Since 2020, they’ve been making life harder for critical infrastructure and easier for their bosses back home.
HackJob Take: When you need to feel better about your day, just remember: at least you’re not CISA tracking this circus.
Takeaway Tips
Stop using the same passwords as your Netflix account.
Patch your vulnerabilities—your IT team will thank you, and so will your sanity.
If you see a sketchy email promising free crypto or threatening your "important files," delete it faster than you can say, "Not today, Satan."
Stay sharp and secure!
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