Cybersecurity analysts observed an increase in malicious activity in Q4 2024 with a 5.6% rise in public interactive analysis sessions by ANY.RUN’s users. Stealers was the most common type of malware identified, with adware entering the top ten list for the first time. Phishing activities also increased, with protectors and packers being used extensively to hide malware code. Lumma was the most detected malware, while the prominent techniques used included Windows Command Shell and masquerading through renamed system utilities.
FIN7 Deploys Anubis Backdoor to Hijack Windows Systems via Compromised SharePoint Sites
The Russian cybercrime group FIN7 is linked to a Python-based backdoor named Anubis, providing them remote access to compromised Windows systems, says Swiss cybersecurity firm
