The Evolution of Account Takeover: Why Retail & Hospitality Must Adapt

Account Takeover (ATO) remains a persistent challenge in retail and hospitality, with attackers continuously refining their techniques.  Over the past 18 months, 6.2 million accounts have been compromised – including 55,000 in the last month alone. Despite advancements in security, automated bot-fueled attacks continue to bypass traditional defenses, costing businesses billions in fraud-related losses and…

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FatalRAT Phishing Attacks Target APAC Industries Utilizing Chinese Cloud Services

Executive Summary Kaspersky ICS CERT has identified SalmonSlalom, a sophisticated cyber campaign targeting industrial organizations in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The attack employs a multi-stage payload delivery system, utilizing legitimate Chinese cloud services such as Youdao Cloud Notes and myqcloud for hosting and command-and-control operations. The malware framework delivers FatalRAT, a remote access trojan (RAT),…

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New FrigidStealer Infostealer by New Threat Actors infects Multiple Devices via Compromised Websites

Executive Summary Proofpoint has identified two new cybercriminal threat actors, TA2726 and TA2727, responsible for web inject campaigns that distribute malware through compromised websites, according to a recently published report. TA2726 and TA2727 actors operate traffic distribution services (TDS) to redirect users to fake update lures, leading to the installation of malware on Windows, MacOS, and…

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New Snake Keylogger Variant Leverages New Scripting Tools to Evade Detection

Executive Summary FortiGuard Labs has identified a new variant of Snake Keylogger, also known as 404 Keylogger, which has been responsible for over 280 million blocked infection attempts worldwide. This malware is designed to steal sensitive credentials by logging keystrokes, accessing browser-stored passwords, and exfiltrating data through SMTP and Telegram bots; targeting Windows users primarily located in…

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Google Tag Manager Skimmer Steals Credit Card Information From Magento Sites

Executive Summary A recent investigation by Sucuri uncovered a sophisticated credit card skimmer on a Magento-based eCommerce website, leveraging Google Tag Manager (GTM) to inject malicious JavaScript and steal payment details. The malware was hidden within the cms_block.content database table, allowing attackers to discreetly intercept checkout page transactions. Further analysis by Sucuri revealed a backdoor in the…

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