Infostealer Being Distributed via Spam Email (AgentTesla)
AhnLab Security Emergency response Center (ASEC) spotted the AgentTesla Infostealer being distributed through an email in the form of a malicious BAT file. When the BAT file is executed, it employs the fileless method to run AgentTesla (EXE) without creating the file on the user’s PC. This blog post will
Caution When Using 3CX DesktopApp (CVE-2023-29059)
Overview Details about how supply chains were attacked through the 3CX DesktopApp were published. [1] This software provides users with various communication functions, such as voice calls and video conferences, and can be operated on both Windows and MAC operating systems. Currently, the 3CX company is preparing to issue a new
How Infostealer Threat Actors Make a Profit
Infostealer is a type of information-stealing malware with the goal of stealing user credentials such as the user account information, cryptocurrency wallet address, and files that are saved in programs such as web browsers and email clients. According to the ASEC report for Q3 2022, Infostealers make up more than
Distribution of Word File (External + RTF) Modified to Avoid Detection
Malicious MS Office Word documents have long been used for the distribution of additional RTF malware by exploiting the fact that Word files allow external connection. However, AhnLab has identified the files that seem to have been made to avoid anti-malware detection are being distributed in Korea. Distribution of RTF
FormBook Malware Being Distributed as .NET
AhnLab’s ani-malware software, V3, detects and responds to malware with a variety of detection features including the App Isolate Scan feature. The App Isolate Scan detects and quarantines suspicious processes. This allows quarantining malware such as Infostealer and downloader in a virtual environment for detection. Therefore, V3 can protect users
Malware Being Distributed by Disguising Itself as Icon of V3 Lite
The ASEC analysis team has discovered the distribution of malware disguised as a V3 Lite icon and packed with the .NET packer. The attacker likely created an icon that is almost identical to that of V3 Lite to trick the user, and AveMaria RAT and AgentTesla were discovered during the
XLL Malware Distributed Through Email
Malware strains have been created and distributed in various forms and types. As such, the ASEC analysis team is actively monitoring and analyzing such changes to allow AhnLab products to detect them. This post will introduce XLL malware that was discovered being distributed last year. XLL files are Microsoft Excel
Method that Tricks Users to Perceive Attachment of PDF File as Safe File
The ASEC analysis team has discovered the distribution of info-stealer malware using Attachment feature of PDF files. This attack method was discovered previously, but as the malware of this type has resurfaced and is being actively distributed, the team would like to share the information. Note that the attacker used
Infostealer Being Distributed via YouTube
The ASEC analysis team has recently discovered an infostealer that is being distributed via YouTube. The attacker disguised the malware as a game hack for Valorant, and uploaded the following video with the download link for the malware, then guided the user to turn off the anti-malware program. The team
Vidar Exploiting Social Media Platform (Mastodon)
The ASEC analysis team has recently discovered that Vidar is exploiting a social media platform named Mastodon to create C&C server addresses. Mastodon website Vidar is an info-stealer malware installed through spam emails and PUP, sometimes being disguised as a KMSAuto authenticator tool. It has been consistently distributed since
