The cyber threat actor APT-C-60 used a job application distraction to target a Japanese business with a malware campaign, according to JPCERT/CC. An email appearing to be from a prospective employee contained malware which leveraged Google Drive, Bitbucket, and StatCounter. The South Korean group is known for its attacks in East Asia. They were also observed exploiting a vulnerability in WPS Office to execute a custom backdoor attack.
The Rise of Cybersecurity Platforms
A survey by Omdia has revealed a growing trend among cybersecurity leaders to decrease their reliance on multiple security products in favour of cybersecurity platforms.