Weekly Threat Digest: November 25 – December 01, 2024

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Summary

HiveForce Labs has identified a surge in cybersecurity threats, highlighting the increasing complexity and frequency of cyber incidents. Over the past week, nine major cyberattacks were detected, nineteen critical vulnerabilities were actively exploited, and five threat groups were closely monitored, reflecting a relentless rise in malicious activities.

In a parallel development, TAG-110, a Russia-linked threat actor associated with APT28, is conducting a cyber-espionage campaign targeting government, human rights, and educational institutions across Asia and Europe. This campaign leverages custom malware to compromise critical systems. Meanwhile, the Matrix threat actor has launched a disruptive Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) campaign, causing widespread operational challenges for its targets.

Adding to the urgency, the Russia-based RomCom cybercrime group has been exploiting two zero-day vulnerabilities in a sophisticated attack chain, demonstrating the growing innovation in cybercriminal tactics. These developments underscore the escalating sophistication of threat actors and the urgent need for advanced, proactive cybersecurity measures to combat evolving global threats.

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