ComicForm Invades: New Phishing Group Targets Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan with Superhero Shenanigans!
ComicForm, a previously undocumented hacking group, is targeting organizations in Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Russia with a phishing campaign. They send emails with subject lines like “Waiting for the signed document,” urging users to open a seemingly innocent attachment. Ironically, the malware includes harmless superhero GIFs, earning the group its whimsical name.
Hot Take:
Well, well, well, it seems like the cybercriminals have taken a page out of the comic books, literally! This new hacking group, ComicForm, is using superhero GIFs in their malware. If only Batman could swoop in and save these unsuspecting targets in Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Russia. But alas, even the Dark Knight might need a cybersecurity upgrade to tackle this caped crusader of phishing campaigns!
Key Points:
- ComicForm is a new hacking group targeting organizations in Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Russia.
- The phishing attack uses cleverly disguised emails with subject lines like “Waiting for the signed document.”
- The malware involves a multi-stage payload that ultimately distributes FormBook malware.
- Comical twist: The malware code includes harmless superhero GIFs from Tumblr.
- Similar phishing strategies are employed by the pro-Russian group SectorJ149, targeting South Korea.