Researchers from Cyfirma have unearthed a sophisticated, ongoing cyber attack targeting the governments of Nepal and Bhutan. The Sidewinder APT group, also known as other names including Rattlesnake and BabyElephant, is using weaponized documents, spear-phishing and malicious macros in their assault. A key concern is the decoy documents resembling those from the Nepalese Prime Minister’s Office. The cybercriminals are using advanced tactics, requiring urgent, coordinated action to thwart their efforts.
Botnets leverage decade-old D-Link vulnerabilities in new attack campaigns
A new report from FortiGuard Labs has revealed the activities of two botnets, FICORA and CAPSAICIN, exploiting vulnerabilities in legacy D-Link devices. The report stresses