Cyber Attack Comedy: The Great African Heist with a Sprinkle of PoshC2 Flair
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a wave of cyber attacks targeting African financial organizations since July 2023. The attacks utilize open-source tools like PoshC2 for command-and-control. The hackers aim to gain initial access and sell it, acting as initial access brokers, all while cleverly disguising their malicious activities as legitimate software.
Hot Take:
It seems like cybercriminals are taking inspiration from the animal kingdom with names like “CL-CRI-1014” and “Dire Wolf.” Maybe next we’ll see a group of hackers called “Sneaky Squirrels” targeting nutty networks. But in all seriousness, these attacks are a wake-up call for financial institutions in Africa and beyond. Time to batten down the digital hatches, folks!
Key Points:
– **Cyber attacks target African financial organizations with open-source tools since July 2023.**
– **The threat actor, dubbed CL-CRI-1014, is suspected to be an initial access broker (IAB).**
– **Techniques include disguising malicious tools as legitimate software using popular app icons.**
– **PoshC2, Chisel, and Classroom Spy are key tools used for command-and-control and tunneling.**
– **New ransomware group, Dire Wolf, targeting various sectors, including financial services.**