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Threat Hunting: Hands-on Tips for SOC Analysts and MSSPs 

Editor’s note: The current article is authored by Clandestine, threat researcher and threat hunter. You can find Clandestine on X. Threat actors today are continuously developing sophisticated techniques to evade traditional detection methods. ANY.RUN’s Threat Intelligence Lookup offers advanced capabilities for threat data gathering and analysis. As a specialized search engine, it allows security analysts to query…

Threat Hunting: Hands-on Tips for SOC Analysts and MSSPs 

Editor’s note: The current article is authored by Clandestine, threat researcher and threat hunter. You can find Clandestine on X. Threat actors today are continuously developing sophisticated techniques to evade traditional detection methods. ANY.RUN’s Threat Intelligence Lookup offers advanced capabilities for threat data gathering and analysis. As a specialized search engine, it allows security analysts to query…

Threat Hunting: Hands-on Tips for SOC Analysts and MSSPs 

Editor’s note: The current article is authored by Clandestine, threat researcher and threat hunter. You can find Clandestine on X. Threat actors today are continuously developing sophisticated techniques to evade traditional detection methods. ANY.RUN’s Threat Intelligence Lookup offers advanced capabilities for threat data gathering and analysis. As a specialized search engine, it allows security analysts to query…

Why Businesses Are at Risk of Android Malware Attacks and How to Detect Them Early

It usually starts with something small: an app download, a strange text message, a tap on the wrong link. But when that device is also connected to company email, Slack, or cloud storage, it’s no longer just a personal problem.  Android malware has become a serious risk for businesses. Attackers know mobile devices are often…

Why Businesses Are at Risk of Android Malware Attacks and How to Detect Them Early

It usually starts with something small: an app download, a strange text message, a tap on the wrong link. But when that device is also connected to company email, Slack, or cloud storage, it’s no longer just a personal problem.  Android malware has become a serious risk for businesses. Attackers know mobile devices are often…

Why Businesses Are at Risk of Android Malware Attacks and How to Detect Them Early

It usually starts with something small: an app download, a strange text message, a tap on the wrong link. But when that device is also connected to company email, Slack, or cloud storage, it’s no longer just a personal problem.  Android malware has become a serious risk for businesses. Attackers know mobile devices are often…

Why Businesses Are at Risk of Android Malware Attacks and How to Detect Them Early

It usually starts with something small: an app download, a strange text message, a tap on the wrong link. But when that device is also connected to company email, Slack, or cloud storage, it’s no longer just a personal problem.  Android malware has become a serious risk for businesses. Attackers know mobile devices are often…

Cyber Attacks on Government Agencies: Detect and Investigate with ANY.RUN for Fast Response

Government institutions worldwide face a growing number of sophisticated cyberattacks. This case study examines how ANY.RUN’s solutions can be leveraged to detect, analyze, and mitigate cyber threats targeting government organizations.  By analyzing real-world threats, we demonstrate how ANY.RUN’s Threat Intelligence Lookup, Interactive Sandbox, and YARA Search assist cybersecurity teams in identifying attack vectors, tracking malicious…

Cyber Attacks on Government Agencies: Detect and Investigate with ANY.RUN for Fast Response

Government institutions worldwide face a growing number of sophisticated cyberattacks. This case study examines how ANY.RUN’s solutions can be leveraged to detect, analyze, and mitigate cyber threats targeting government organizations.  By analyzing real-world threats, we demonstrate how ANY.RUN’s Threat Intelligence Lookup, Interactive Sandbox, and YARA Search assist cybersecurity teams in identifying attack vectors, tracking malicious…

Cyber Attacks on Government Agencies: Detect and Investigate with ANY.RUN for Fast Response

Government institutions worldwide face a growing number of sophisticated cyberattacks. This case study examines how ANY.RUN’s solutions can be leveraged to detect, analyze, and mitigate cyber threats targeting government organizations.  By analyzing real-world threats, we demonstrate how ANY.RUN’s Threat Intelligence Lookup, Interactive Sandbox, and YARA Search assist cybersecurity teams in identifying attack vectors, tracking malicious…

Cyber Attacks on Government Agencies: Detect and Investigate with ANY.RUN for Fast Response

Government institutions worldwide face a growing number of sophisticated cyberattacks. This case study examines how ANY.RUN’s solutions can be leveraged to detect, analyze, and mitigate cyber threats targeting government organizations.  By analyzing real-world threats, we demonstrate how ANY.RUN’s Threat Intelligence Lookup, Interactive Sandbox, and YARA Search assist cybersecurity teams in identifying attack vectors, tracking malicious…

OtterCookie: Analysis of Lazarus Group Malware Targeting Finance and Tech Professionals

Editor’s note: The current article is authored by Mauro Eldritch, offensive security expert and threat intelligence analyst. You can find Mauro on X.  What looks like a simple freelance bug fix turns out to be a full-blown malware infection. OtterCookie, a new tool from the Lazarus Group APT, hides behind clean code and fake job offers, then…

OtterCookie: Analysis of Lazarus Group Malware Targeting Finance and Tech Professionals

Editor’s note: The current article is authored by Mauro Eldritch, offensive security expert and threat intelligence analyst. You can find Mauro on X.  What looks like a simple freelance bug fix turns out to be a full-blown malware infection. OtterCookie, a new tool from the Lazarus Group APT, hides behind clean code and fake job offers, then…

OtterCookie: Analysis of Lazarus Group Malware Targeting Finance and Tech Professionals

Editor’s note: The current article is authored by Mauro Eldritch, offensive security expert and threat intelligence analyst. You can find Mauro on X.  What looks like a simple freelance bug fix turns out to be a full-blown malware infection. OtterCookie, a new tool from the Lazarus Group APT, hides behind clean code and fake job offers, then…

OtterCookie: Analysis of Lazarus Group Malware Targeting Finance and Tech Professionals

Editor’s note: The current article is authored by Mauro Eldritch, offensive security expert and threat intelligence analyst. You can find Mauro on X.  What looks like a simple freelance bug fix turns out to be a full-blown malware infection. OtterCookie, a new tool from the Lazarus Group APT, hides behind clean code and fake job offers, then…

How MSSPs Can Analyze and Investigate Phishing Attacks with ANY.RUN 

Phishing attacks have become a pervasive and escalating threat across various industries, notably in finance, manufacturing, and healthcare. For Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), the challenge lies in swiftly identifying and mitigating these threats to safeguard client infrastructures and uphold service integrity.  This case study explores how ANY.RUN’s Threat Intelligence Lookup and Interactive Sandbox can…

How MSSPs Can Analyze and Investigate Phishing Attacks with ANY.RUN 

Phishing attacks have become a pervasive and escalating threat across various industries, notably in finance, manufacturing, and healthcare. For Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), the challenge lies in swiftly identifying and mitigating these threats to safeguard client infrastructures and uphold service integrity.  This case study explores how ANY.RUN’s Threat Intelligence Lookup and Interactive Sandbox can…

How MSSPs Can Analyze and Investigate Phishing Attacks with ANY.RUN 

Phishing attacks have become a pervasive and escalating threat across various industries, notably in finance, manufacturing, and healthcare. For Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), the challenge lies in swiftly identifying and mitigating these threats to safeguard client infrastructures and uphold service integrity.  This case study explores how ANY.RUN’s Threat Intelligence Lookup and Interactive Sandbox can…

How MSSPs Can Analyze and Investigate Phishing Attacks with ANY.RUN 

Phishing attacks have become a pervasive and escalating threat across various industries, notably in finance, manufacturing, and healthcare. For Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), the challenge lies in swiftly identifying and mitigating these threats to safeguard client infrastructures and uphold service integrity.  This case study explores how ANY.RUN’s Threat Intelligence Lookup and Interactive Sandbox can…

How to Analyze Node.js, Python, Android, and Linux Malware with ANY.RUN 

Malware doesn’t stick to one platform or play fair. One day it’s a Python stealer. The next, it’s an Android RAT or a Node.js backdoor quietly pinging its C2. Then it hits Linux, flooding your network with suspicious connections.  Modern threats are unpredictable. They move across systems and languages, often slipping past tools that weren’t…

How to Analyze Node.js, Python, Android, and Linux Malware with ANY.RUN 

Malware doesn’t stick to one platform or play fair. One day it’s a Python stealer. The next, it’s an Android RAT or a Node.js backdoor quietly pinging its C2. Then it hits Linux, flooding your network with suspicious connections.  Modern threats are unpredictable. They move across systems and languages, often slipping past tools that weren’t…

How to Analyze Node.js, Python, Android, and Linux Malware with ANY.RUN 

Malware doesn’t stick to one platform or play fair. One day it’s a Python stealer. The next, it’s an Android RAT or a Node.js backdoor quietly pinging its C2. Then it hits Linux, flooding your network with suspicious connections.  Modern threats are unpredictable. They move across systems and languages, often slipping past tools that weren’t…

How to Analyze Node.js, Python, Android, and Linux Malware with ANY.RUN 

Malware doesn’t stick to one platform or play fair. One day it’s a Python stealer. The next, it’s an Android RAT or a Node.js backdoor quietly pinging its C2. Then it hits Linux, flooding your network with suspicious connections.  Modern threats are unpredictable. They move across systems and languages, often slipping past tools that weren’t…

DBatLoader Delivers Remcos via .pif Files and UAC Bypass in New Phishing Campaign 

A new phishing campaign is spreading the Remcos Remote Access Trojan (RAT) through DBatLoader. It employs User Account Control (UAC) bypass, obfuscated scripts, Living Off the Land Binaries (LOLBAS) abuse, and persistence mechanisms. Here’s an analysis of the infection chain, key techniques, and detection tips.  How the Attack Works   To see how the attack unfolds,…

DBatLoader Delivers Remcos via .pif Files and UAC Bypass in New Phishing Campaign 

A new phishing campaign is spreading the Remcos Remote Access Trojan (RAT) through DBatLoader. It employs User Account Control (UAC) bypass, obfuscated scripts, Living Off the Land Binaries (LOLBAS) abuse, and persistence mechanisms. Here’s an analysis of the infection chain, key techniques, and detection tips.  How the Attack Works   To see how the attack unfolds,…

DBatLoader Delivers Remcos via .pif Files and UAC Bypass in New Phishing Campaign 

A new phishing campaign is spreading the Remcos Remote Access Trojan (RAT) through DBatLoader. It employs User Account Control (UAC) bypass, obfuscated scripts, Living Off the Land Binaries (LOLBAS) abuse, and persistence mechanisms. Here’s an analysis of the infection chain, key techniques, and detection tips.  How the Attack Works   To see how the attack unfolds,…

DBatLoader Delivers Remcos via .pif Files and UAC Bypass in New Phishing Campaign 

A new phishing campaign is spreading the Remcos Remote Access Trojan (RAT) through DBatLoader. It employs User Account Control (UAC) bypass, obfuscated scripts, Living Off the Land Binaries (LOLBAS) abuse, and persistence mechanisms. Here’s an analysis of the infection chain, key techniques, and detection tips.  How the Attack Works   To see how the attack unfolds,…

How Adversary Telegram Bots Help to Reveal Threats: Case Study 

While analyzing malware samples uploaded to ANY.RUN’s Interactive Sandbox, one particular case marked as “phishing” and “Telegram” drew the attention of our security analysts.  Although this analysis session wasn’t attributed to any known malware family or threat actor group, the analysis revealed that Telegram bots were being used for data exfiltration. This led us to…

How Adversary Telegram Bots Help to Reveal Threats: Case Study 

While analyzing malware samples uploaded to ANY.RUN’s Interactive Sandbox, one particular case marked as “phishing” and “Telegram” drew the attention of our security analysts.  Although this analysis session wasn’t attributed to any known malware family or threat actor group, the analysis revealed that Telegram bots were being used for data exfiltration. This led us to…

How Adversary Telegram Bots Help to Reveal Threats: Case Study 

While analyzing malware samples uploaded to ANY.RUN’s Interactive Sandbox, one particular case marked as “phishing” and “Telegram” drew the attention of our security analysts.  Although this analysis session wasn’t attributed to any known malware family or threat actor group, the analysis revealed that Telegram bots were being used for data exfiltration. This led us to…

How Adversary Telegram Bots Help to Reveal Threats: Case Study 

While analyzing malware samples uploaded to ANY.RUN’s Interactive Sandbox, one particular case marked as “phishing” and “Telegram” drew the attention of our security analysts.  Although this analysis session wasn’t attributed to any known malware family or threat actor group, the analysis revealed that Telegram bots were being used for data exfiltration. This led us to…