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Cloud Atlas Unleashes VBCloud Malware: Over 80% of Affected Targets in Russia

Dec 27, 2024
Cyber Attack / Data Theft

The cyber threat group known as Cloud Atlas has been detected utilizing a newly identified malware named VBCloud in its attack campaigns throughout 2024. According to Kaspersky researcher Oleg Kupreev, victims are infected through phishing emails containing a malicious document that exploits a vulnerability in the formula editor (CVE-2018-0802) to download and run malware code. Notably, over 80% of the targets are based in Russia, with additional victims reported in Belarus, Canada, Moldova, Israel, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, and Vietnam. Cloud Atlas, also known as Clean Ursa, Inception, Oxygen, and Red October, is an unidentified threat actor group that has been operational since 2014. In December 2022, the group was tied to cyber attacks on Russia, Belarus, and Transnistria, deploying a PowerShell-based backdoor called PowerShower.

Cloud Atlas Unleashes VBCloud Malware: Majority of Targets Located in Russia December 27, 2024 Cyber Attack / Data Theft Recent observations have revealed that the cyber threat group known as Cloud Atlas has deployed an emerging malware variant referred to…

Is IT-OT Integration Essential?

Governance & Risk Management, Operational Technology (OT) Security Experts Advocate for Coordinated Autonomy Instead of Complete Integration Suparna Goswami (gsuparna) • August 4, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The divide between IT and OT teams can be likened to two groups speaking…

Hackers Exploiting SharePoint Zero-Day Since July 7 to Steal Keys and Ensure Ongoing Access

July 22, 2025
Vulnerability / Threat Intelligence

A recently revealed critical vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint has been actively exploited since July 7, 2025, according to Check Point Research. The cybersecurity firm detected initial attacks targeting a major unnamed Western government, with activities escalating on July 18 and 19 across government, telecommunications, and software sectors in North America and Western Europe. Check Point identified the exploitation efforts originating from three separate IP addresses—104.238.159[.]149, 107.191.58[.]76, and 96.9.125[.]147—one of which was previously associated with the exploitation of vulnerabilities in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) appliances (CVE-2025-4427 and CVE-2025-4428). “We are witnessing an urgent and active threat: a critical zero-day vulnerability in SharePoint on-premises is being exploited globally, endangering thousands of organizations,” stated Lotem Finkelstein, Director of Threat Intelligence at Check Point.

Hackers Exploit SharePoint Zero-Day Vulnerability Since July 7 to Hijack Credentials and Ensure Ongoing Access July 22, 2025 Vulnerability / Threat Intelligence A critical vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint has come to light, and reports indicate that it has been under…

Cisco Confirms Active Exploits Targeting Vulnerabilities in ISE, Leading to Unauthenticated Root Access

On July 22, 2025, Cisco updated its advisory regarding several recently disclosed security vulnerabilities in its Identity Services Engine (ISE) and ISE Passive Identity Connector (ISE-PIC), confirming that they are being actively exploited. Cisco’s Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) reported awareness of attempts to exploit these vulnerabilities in real-world scenarios. However, the company did not specify which vulnerabilities are being targeted, the identity of the attacking entities, or the scale of these activities. Cisco ISE is crucial for network access control, determining which users and devices can access corporate networks and under what conditions. A breach at this level could allow attackers unrestricted access to internal systems, effectively bypassing authentication and logging controls and transforming a key policy engine into an unguarded entry point. The alert emphasizes that the identified vulnerabilities are classified as critical.

Cisco Confirms Ongoing Exploitation of ISE Vulnerabilities Leading to Unauthenticated Root Access On July 22, 2025, Cisco updated its advisory regarding recently unveiled vulnerabilities in its Identity Services Engine (ISE) and ISE Passive Identity Connector (ISE-PIC), admitting that active exploitation…

⚡ THN Weekly Update: Key Cybersecurity Threats, Tools, and Strategies [Jan 6]

Jan 06, 2025

Every action we take online—each tap, click, and swipe—shapes our digital experience, but it also opens up opportunities for unintended risks. Trusted extensions, helpful assistants, and even QR codes are becoming avenues for cybercriminals. The boundary between convenience and risk has never been more precarious. This week, we explore the hidden dangers, unexpected vulnerabilities, and the cunning tactics that hackers are employing to outmaneuver the systems we rely on. Join us as we delve into the realities behind the screens and learn how to stay one step ahead.

⚡ Threat of the Week
Dozens of Google Chrome Extensions Discovered Stealing Sensitive Data — The ongoing challenges of securing the software supply chain were highlighted once again when about thirty Chrome extensions were found covertly extracting sensitive information from approximately 2.6 million devices over several months in two interconnected campaigns. This alarming discovery came to light thanks to insights from data loss prevention service Cyberhaven.

THN Weekly Recap: Examining Recent Cybersecurity Threats and Essential Insights Published January 6, 2025 In our increasingly digital world, each online interaction—from simple taps to complex swipes—helps define our digital existence. However, these actions can inadvertently expose us to risks…

Chinese State-Sponsored Hackers Target Southeast Asian Telecoms

Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Threat Actor Maintains Long-Term Stealthy Access Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • August 4, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A recent cybersecurity analysis reveals that Chinese nation-state hackers have infiltrated mobile telecommunications networks…

Highlands Oncology Group Data Breach Impacts 113,575 Individuals

Highlands Oncology Data Breach: Lawsuit Investigation Attorneys affiliated with ClassAction.org are currently investigating the potential for a class action lawsuit in response to the Highlands Oncology data breach. This inquiry focuses on gathering information from individuals who have received notifications…