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Cyber Espionage Alert: New Actor240524 Targets Diplomats in Azerbaijan and Israel
Actor240524, a newly discovered cyber threat, has been targeting Azerbaijan and Israel to steal sensitive data. Using spear-phishing emails, the group tricks diplomats into unleashing malicious macros. NSFOCUS warns that Actor240524 adeptly evades detection while pilfering secrets.
Hot Take:
Looks like Actor240524 is auditioning for the ‘Most Annoying Cyber Villain of the Year’ award. Their modus operandi of spear-phishing diplomats with a cocktail of malicious macros and DLLs is the espionage equivalent of showing up uninvited to a party and stealing all the hors d’oeuvres. Bravo, but seriously, get a new hobby.
Key Points:
- Actor240524 is targeting Azerbaijani and Israeli diplomats.
- Attacks use spear-phishing emails with malicious Microsoft Word documents.
- Malware used includes ABCloader and ABCsync, employing advanced anti-detection techniques.
- Main goals are to steal sensitive data and maintain persistence on compromised systems.
- Campaign likely aims to disrupt the diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and Israel.
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