Source: The Red Canary Blog: Information Security Insights Author: The Red Canary Team URL: https://redcanary.com/blog/threat-intelligence/intelligence-insights-december-2024/
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ONE SENTENCE SUMMARY: ChromeLoader remains the most prevalent threat for six months, with evolving techniques and notable entries in the top 10 threats.
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MAIN POINTS:
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ChromeLoader holds the top position on the prevalent threat list for six consecutive months.
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The volume of ChromeLoader has been decreasing since July 2024.
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Popular technique “paste and run” could have claimed the top spot if included in rankings.
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Most threats utilizing “paste and run” disguise as fake CAPTCHAs to trick users.
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LummaC2 is the primary paste and run payload, ranking second in November.
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Raspberry Robin returned to the top 5, ranking 4th after an increase in USB infections.
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Newcomer HijackLoader entered the list at 3rd, related to LummaC2 delivery configurations.
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Top threats are tracked by unique customer environments observed over time.
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The threats list is updated monthly, reflecting changes in cyber threat landscape.
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November saw significant activity in USB-based infections, impacting threat prominence.
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TAKEAWAYS:
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Cyber threats are continuously evolving, impacting their prevalence and methods.
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Tracking threat landscapes over time reveals shifts in attacker strategies.
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Fake CAPTCHAs increasingly serve as successful lure mechanisms for cyber threats.
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Understanding payload connections aids in recognizing emerging threats.
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Frequent updates to threat assessments are crucial for effective cybersecurity measures.