The article provides a detailed technical analysis of a malvertising campaign targeting IT teams using a malware called MadMxShell. It describes the multi-stage infection process, including the use of legitimate software to sideload malicious DLLs, the execution of heavily obfuscated shellcodes, and the establishment of persistence mechanisms. The malware communicates with its command-and-control server using DNS MX queries and responses, encoding data within subdomains. The analysis includes specifics on the malware's behavior, such as disabling Windows Defender, creating scheduled tasks, and performing various system commands.

The article discusses the expansion of co-working spaces into Tier-II cities in India, as larger cities like Delhi, Bangalore, and Mumbai reach saturation. The Trade Association of Indian Information Technology and NASSCOM predict a surge in Indian startups by 2020, particularly in technology. The decentralization of resources and connectivity has enabled entrepreneurship to thrive in smaller cities. The rise of home-grown startups and the demands of a younger workforce for flexible working conditions are driving this trend. Co-working spaces are seen as a means to integrate various sections of the population with global businesses and investors, fostering community and supporting the startup ecosystem. The author, Sudeep Singh, is the Chief Evangelist and Co-Founder of GoWork, India's largest co-collaborative co-working space.

The article discusses a spear phishing campaign from January to March 2018 by TEMP.Zagros, an Iran-nexus actor targeting government and defense entities in Asia and the Middle East. The campaign involved macro-based documents with geopolitical themes that installed a backdoor called POWERSTATS. The attackers used advanced techniques for code execution and persistence, including AppLocker bypass and lateral movement techniques. The campaign targeted individuals in Turkey, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and India with documents masquerading as communications from legitimate government or military organizations. The article provides a detailed analysis of the malware's code execution methods, persistence mechanisms, and obfuscation techniques. It concludes with recommendations for users to protect themselves by disabling Office macros and being cautious about enabling macros in documents.

The article discusses a cybersecurity threat involving LNK files used by South Korean APT actor Higaisa to target users of Chinese origin. LNK files, which are Windows shortcuts, were used to distribute backdoors with sophisticated evasion techniques. Malwarebytes published a blog about the attack, but the backdoor details were not mentioned. The backdoor uses deceptive techniques like FakeTLS-based communication and complex cryptographic routines. The campaign was observed in May 2020, with LNK files disguised as legitimate applications like web browsers or PDF readers. The article provides a detailed analysis of the distribution strategy, threat attribution, shellcode, anti-analysis techniques, and the final backdoor. It also includes technical analysis of the LNK files, JavaScript file analysis, shellcode loader analysis, and C&C communication. Zscaler Cloud Sandbox detected the threat, and the article advises users to be cautious with LNK files in email attachments. MITRE ATT&CK TTP mapping is provided, along with Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).

The article by Sudeep Singh discusses the rise of coworking spaces in India and their benefits for various types of workers, including solopreneurs, startups, and multinationals. Coworking spaces offer cost savings, tailored workspaces, and amenities that cater to the needs of modern workers, such as wellness facilities and strong network connectivity. These spaces are particularly supportive of women entrepreneurs by providing facilities like crèches and counseling sessions. Coworking spaces also serve as startup incubators, attracting investors and providing access to industry experts and mentors. The author, who is the CEO of GoWork, highlights the coworking movement's potential to shape the future of work in India.

The article discusses targeted cyber attacks on Indian government and banking sectors observed by ThreatLabZ in April 2020. Malicious emails with archive file attachments containing JavaScript and Java-based backdoors were sent to organizations like RBI, IDBI Bank, NABARD, and AIC. The JavaScript-based backdoor was linked to the JsOutProx RAT, first used in December 2019. The article provides a detailed technical analysis of the email attack vector, the backdoors discovered, and the methods used by the attackers. It also includes the analysis of the Java-based RAT and its functionalities. The attackers showed a deep understanding of the targeted organizations by leveraging themes relevant to them, making the emails appear legitimate. The article concludes with the Zscaler Cloud Sandbox successfully detecting the backdoors and a commitment from ThreatLabZ to continue monitoring such campaigns.

The article provides tips on how to effectively use a search engine to find information about migrating to Trellix Endpoint Security. It advises being concise and specific in search queries, using quotation marks to search for exact phrases, and combining multiple queries with sets of quotation marks. It also notes that punctuation and special characters are generally ignored in search queries and that search engines are not case sensitive, meaning that different capitalizations of the same term will yield the same results.

Apache NiFi 2.0 introduces the capability to build processors using native Python, expanding its usability for data analytics. The article provides a step-by-step guide to creating a Python processor, emphasizing the benefits of Python's extensive libraries for data manipulation and analysis. It also includes troubleshooting tips for setting up the environment, ensuring compatibility with Java 21 and Python 3.9+. The new feature is presented as a significant enhancement, making NiFi more accessible to a wider developer base.

A cybersecurity analysis reveals an attack targeting European diplomats through a fake PDF invitation to a wine-tasting event, which initiates a malware infection chain. The PDF, created with LibreOffice, contains a malicious link leading to a compromised site that downloads a ZIP file with an HTA file containing obfuscated JavaScript. This script downloads and decodes additional files, including a legitimate Microsoft binary and a malicious DLL for DLL side-loading. The WINELOADER malware is then injected into system DLLs, avoiding detection and establishing persistence on the infected system.

Zscaler ThreatLabz has been monitoring an increase in payment card skimming attacks on Magento and Presta Shop e-commerce stores since July 2022. With the holiday season, such attacks are expected to rise due to higher online shopping activity. The blog details four groups of skimming attacks with little public documentation and low detection rates by security vendors. The attacks, which have a shelf life of over a month, primarily target stores in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada. They use JavaScript obfuscation to evade detection and are particularly dangerous during the holiday season. The blog provides a technical analysis of each group, including the methods used for data exfiltration and the unique domains involved. Zscaler advises consumers to be vigilant and e-commerce store owners to update their software and check for signs of compromise. The ThreatLabz team will continue to monitor such attacks to protect customers.