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Malware Surge via Proton66 - Canary Trap
Hackers are abusing the infrastructure of Russian bulletproof hosting provider Proton66 to launch global cyberattacks, including mass scanning, credential brute-forcing, and exploitation attempts. Trustwave SpiderLabs identified this surge in activity beginning in January 2025, noting that previously inactive IP addresses were involved in malicious activity.
FBI Cybersecurity Warnings - Canary Trap
Ransomware attacks are on the rise, with threat actors like Clop, FunkSec, and Medusa leading a surge in cyber extortion campaigns. February 2025 saw a dramatic spike in victim disclosures, with Clop alone accounting for 35% of all names listed on data-leak sites. This resurgence follows the disruption of several ransomware gangs in late 2024, creating a vacuum that newer or reemerging groups have quickly filled.
Canary Trap’s Bi-Weekly Cyber Roundup - Canary Trap
In this week’s cybersecurity roundup, we cover a series of critical developments impacting cloud infrastructure, enterprise networks, and user safety. Highlights include Oracle’s confirmation of a cloud breach, a new Microsoft alert on tax-themed malware campaigns, and Medusa ransomware's claim of a high-profile attack on NASCAR. We also examine the rising security risks posed by non-human identities, a critical FortiSwitch vulnerability patched by Fortinet, and urgent guidance from CISA on actively exploited zero-day flaws in CentreStack and Windows.
Surviving Ransomware Attacks - Canary Trap
Ransomware attacks have become a significant threat to businesses, capable of incapacitating operations within hours. According to Verizon's 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report, one-third of all data breaches involve ransomware or similar extortion techniques, affecting 92% of industries. Notably, the 2021 Kaseya incident demonstrated how supply chain vulnerabilities can amplify ransomware's impact across numerous organizations.
Canary Trap’s Bi-Weekly Cyber Roundup - Canary Trap
In this week’s roundup, we will explore several pressing cybersecurity developments, from Medusa ransomware attacks that could have significant financial repercussions, to the increasing cybercriminal activity surrounding major events like March Madness. We’ll also discuss the potential risks posed by 23andMe's bankruptcy filing, a lengthy breach by Chinese hackers in an Asian telecom, and the looming end-of-life for Windows 10, which leaves SMBs vulnerable. Additionally, we’ll examine the evolving landscape of ransomware, with a particular focus on critical infrastructure as a prime target.
Driver-Based Ransomware Tactics - Canary Trap
The Medusa ransomware group is leveraging a malicious driver, dubbed ABYSSWORKER, in a "bring your own vulnerable driver" (BYOVD) attack to disable endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems. Delivered via a loader packed using the HeartCrypt packer-as-a-service, the driver—smuol.sys—mimics a legitimate CrowdStrike Falcon component and is signed with revoked or stolen certificates from Chinese vendors. Once installed, ABYSSWORKER can terminate processes, disable malware defenses, and remove security callbacks, giving attackers control over the system while evading detection.
PHP Under Attack - Canary Trap
A critical PHP vulnerability, CVE-2024-4577, affecting Windows-based PHP installations, has been actively exploited worldwide since its disclosure in June 2024. Initially believed to be primarily targeting Japan, recent telemetry from GreyNoise confirms that mass exploitation has extended to multiple countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Singapore, Germany, and India. The vulnerability enables remote code execution (RCE), making it a significant threat to compromised systems.
Canary Trap’s Bi-Weekly Cyber Roundup - Canary Trap
In this week's round-up, we explore the latest cybersecurity threats and emerging attack techniques. From OBSCURE#BAT malware deploying rootkits via fake CAPTCHA pages, to a new AI jailbreak method that bypasses safeguards across multiple models, and adversaries continuing to evolve their tactics. We’ll also cover a sophisticated Microsoft 365 phishing scam, the persistent risks posed by remote access infrastructure, and KPMG Canada's warning about rising fraud and cybersecurity threats amid shifting supply chains. Finally, we’ll examine how researchers bypassed ChatGPT’s protections using hexadecimal encoding and emojis.
The Rise of Cyber Mercenaries - Canary Trap
Hack-for-hire services are reshaping the cybercrime landscape, making cyberattacks more accessible to governments, corporations, and individuals. This emerging industry blurs the line between ethical cybersecurity work and outright criminal activities, with some groups selling hacking tools under the guise of security research. The rise of AI-driven hacking and economic desperation among unemployed tech workers has further fueled the growth of cyber mercenaries, making sophisticated cyberattacks easier to execute and harder to regulate.The distinction between
AWS Phishing Exploits - Canary Trap
Threat actors are exploiting AWS misconfigurations to launch phishing campaigns using Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) and WorkMail. Identified as TGR-UNK-0011 (JavaGhost), this group initially focused on website defacement but pivoted to phishing for financial gain in 2022. Rather than exploiting AWS vulnerabilities, the attackers leverage exposed IAM access keys to infiltrate cloud environments, send phishing emails from trusted sources, and bypass security measures.
Canary Trap’s Bi-Weekly Cyber Roundup - Canary Trap
In this week's round-up, we’ll explore a range of critical cybersecurity and tech developments, including the largest theft in history linked to the Bybit hack, Microsoft’s legal actions against AI hackers, and the discovery of nearly 12,000 exposed API keys and passwords in an AI training dataset. We’ll also explore a new malware campaign exploiting the Microsoft Graph API to infect Windows and examine the latest advancements from Google, Microsoft, and Amazon as they compete to create fault-tolerant qubits in quantum computing.
Workplace Scam Alerts - Canary Trap
Job termination scams are a phishing tactic where cybercriminals exploit fear and urgency by falsely notifying victims of their dismissal. Unlike traditional job scams that lure victims with fake offers, these attacks impersonate HR departments or legal entities, claiming to include termination details or severance payments. Victims are tricked into clicking malicious links or downloading attachments that install malware or lead to phishing sites, allowing attackers to steal credentials and access corporate networks.
Evolving Ransomware Tactics - Canary Trap
Ransomware gangs are adapting to stronger enterprise defenses by shifting their tactics. 75% of ransomware incidents in 2024 involved remote access Trojans (RATs), while 17.3% of attacks exploited remote monitoring and management tools like ConnectWise ScreenConnect and TeamViewer. To evade endpoint detection and response (EDR) protections, attackers increasingly steal and extort sensitive data instead of encrypting it, relying on "living off the land" techniques that abuse legitimate administrative tools.
Canary Trap’s Bi-Weekly Cyber Roundup - Canary Trap
This week’s cybersecurity round-up highlights a range of critical threats and developments. Researchers have uncovered a Golang-based backdoor leveraging Telegram for command-and-control communication, while Palo Alto Networks has confirmed active exploitation of a firewall vulnerability. Meanwhile, X (formerly Twitter) is blocking Signal contact links as malicious, and South Korea has paused downloads of DeepSeek’s AI apps due to privacy concerns.
Data Hygiene Strategies - Canary Trap
Maintaining data cleanliness is crucial for modern organizations, as it ensures data accuracy, consistency, and security while supporting smoother operations and compliance. Clean data possesses six key characteristics: accuracy, completeness, consistency, validity, uniformity, and timeliness. By leveraging data management tools and automated processes, businesses can identify and resolve anomalies, maintaining data integrity across collection, storage, and analysis stages.
Proactive Cybersecurity With CTEM - Canary Trap
Traditional cybersecurity approaches, such as periodic vulnerability scans and compliance checklists, are proving inadequate against evolving cyber threats. Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) offers a proactive alternative, shifting security strategies from reactive responses to continuous risk assessment. CTEM enables organizations to identify, prioritize, and mitigate vulnerabilities before attackers exploit them by assessing security weaknesses from an attacker's perspective.
AI Is Reshaping Cybersecurity - Canary Trap
The rapid evolution of AI is reshaping network infrastructure and cybersecurity, driving both innovation and emerging threats. As AI processing becomes more decentralized, networks must support real-time, machine-to-machine communication. AI-driven monitoring and optimization will enhance network efficiency, but cybercriminals are also leveraging AI to develop sophisticated malware and “deep phishing” attacks that use synthetic media to impersonate trusted individuals.
Canary Trap’s Bi-Weekly Cyber Roundup - Canary Trap
In this week’s round-up we will cover a series of alarming cybersecurity incidents affecting industries ranging from healthcare and education to retail and finance. Casio’s website was compromised by a malicious skimmer, potentially exposing customer payment data. Meanwhile, security researchers have discovered that certain medical monitoring machines are secretly exfiltrating patient information, prompting urgent warnings to disconnect affected devices. In the healthcare sector, a ransomware attack on the New York Blood Center has disrupted operations, leading to canceled donation drives and forcing contingency measures. In Canada, New Brunswick Liquor successfully prevented a cyber attack, while Ontario’s largest school board is fighting a significant data breach involving student records dating back to 1985.
Cryptocurrency Threats Rising - Canary Trap
As cryptocurrency values soar, cyber threats targeting digital assets are rising at an alarming rate. Bitcoin’s value surpassed $100,000 in December 2024, marking a milestone, but also drawing increased attention from cybercriminals. Reports indicate a 56% surge in cryptostealer detections across platforms like Windows, Android, and macOS.
Canary Trap’s Bi-Weekly Cyber Roundup - Canary Trap
This week’s round-up highlights critical developments across the cybersecurity landscape. From a university’s swift response to unusual network activity to hackers leveraging npm packages to target Solana wallets, the threat environment continues to evolve. We also examine the FCC’s response to telecom hacking linked to China, vulnerabilities identified in Mercedes-Benz infotainment systems, and a sophisticated phishing kit targeting Microsoft 365 accounts via Telegram.
Innovation in Cybersecurity - Canary Trap
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing cybersecurity, evolving from basic machine learning to predictive and generative AI. Specialized security-focused AI models are now detecting anomalies and automating responses at a scale unattainable by humans alone. These advancements enable security teams to address threats faster and allocate resources to strategic initiatives, signaling a shift in cybersecurity operations. […]
Data Privacy in 2025 - Canary Trap
The future of data privacy is shifting from a compliance-focused task to a strategic imperative, with organizations recognizing its critical role in building trust and mitigating risks. With the evolving regulatory landscape, staying current with data privacy laws is essential, especially for global businesses bound by multiple jurisdictions.Remove term: Canary Trap Canary TrapRemove term: Cyber Resilience Cyber ResilienceRemove term: Cyber Security Cyber SecurityRemove term: Data Protection Data ProtectionRemove term: Digital Defense Digital Defense
Canary Trap’s Bi-Weekly Cyber Roundup - Canary Trap
The year 2025 starts of with a variety of developments: the U.S. identifies a 9th telecom company targeted by the Salt Typhoon cyber-espionage group, a massive data breach exposes over 765,000 users of a senior dating platform, and a novel exploit dubbed "DoubleClickjacking" bypasses protections on major websites.
Securing Cloud Environments - Canary Trap
Organizations face escalating threats in cloud security, with credential abuse and misconfigurations emerging as two of the most significant challenges. Credential abuse, where attackers exploit stolen usernames and passwords, persists due to the low effort required to harvest them. This tactic leads to unauthorized activities, such as cryptomining, and risks to financial stability, data integrity, […]
Effective Compliance Strategies - Canary Trap
Cybersecurity compliance is essential for businesses to protect sensitive data, avoid fines, and build trust with customers and partners. With regulations like GDPR, CCPA, and NIST frameworks setting strict requirements, organizations must adopt robust data protection measures, establish continuous monitoring, and implement effective reporting systems. Noncompliance can lead to severe consequences, such as financial losses, […]
Canary Trap’s Bi-Weekly Cyber Roundup - Canary Trap
This week’s cybersecurity roundup dives into pressing global threats and vulnerabilities impacting industries and governments alike. Highlights include Zafran’s discovery of a widespread WAF vulnerability affecting Fortune 1000 companies, and scammers exploiting the Canada Post strike for fraudulent campaigns.
Canary Trap’s Bi-Weekly Cyber Roundup - Canary Trap
This week’s Cyber Roundup by Canary Trap covers a persistent Spectre vulnerability in AMD and Intel chips, a security breach exposing Macron's location, a Windows downgrade attack, Delta's $500M lawsuit against CrowdStrike, and ransomware targeting SonicWall.
Canary Trap’s Bi-Weekly Cyber Roundup - Canary Trap
This week’s Cyber Roundup by Canary Trap covers a persistent Spectre vulnerability in AMD and Intel chips, a security breach exposing Macron's location, a Windows downgrade attack, Delta's $500M lawsuit against CrowdStrike, and ransomware targeting SonicWall.