Targeting software developers is one route to a successful supply chain attack. Now threat actors are going after Apple developers through the Xcode IDE.
Top 15 Essential Malware Analysis Tools
Get your malware analysis toolkit up-to-speed! From disassemblers and debuggers to hex editors and SSL interception tools, you’ll find them all here.
HelloKitty Ransomware Lacks Stealth, But Still Strikes Home
HelloKitty lacks the stealth of Ryuk, REvil and Conti, but has still struck some notable targets, including CEMIGO. Ransomware overview and IoCs here.
A Guide to Ghidra Scripting Development for Malware Researchers
Automation is the key to becoming a more effective malware analyst, and Ghidra scripting is an essential tool in your arsenal. Get started here!
20 Common Tools & Techniques Used by macOS Threat Actors & Malware
Threat hunting on macOS? These are the tools malware most often leverages, with ITW examples, MITRE behavioral indicators and links to further research.
CVE-2021-24092: 12 Years in Hiding – A Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Windows Defender
Windows Defender has contained an elevation of privilege vulnerability since at least 2009. Learn more about SentinelOne’s discovery, CVE-2021-24092, here.
Zeoticus 2.0 | Ransomware With No C2 Required
Zeoticus is a Windows-specific ransomware that can execute fully offline with no callback to a C2, making network activity detection rules redundant.
FADE DEAD | Adventures in Reversing Malicious Run-Only AppleScripts
We show how to statically reverse run-only AppleScripts for the first time, and in the process reveal new IoCs of a long-running macOS Cryptominer campaign.
Greyware’s Anatomy: The “Potentially Unwanted” are Upping Their Game
Adware infections may appear unremarkable at first, but in this example incident analysis we demonstrate their growing sophistication and risk.
Building a Custom Malware Analysis Lab Environment
Building the right malware analysis environment is the first step for every researcher. We show how it’s done and offer some free custom tools for your use.