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Threat Actors Weaponize Teams Messaging to Breach Enterprises
cyber-security-news1 month ago

Threat Actors Weaponize Teams Messaging to Breach Enterprises

UNC6692 runs a multistage intrusion that begins with mass email bombardment and escalates via impersonation of IT staff in Microsoft Teams, guiding victims to a phishing landing page hosted on AWS S3. The campaign then harvests credentials, deploys a modular malware suite (SNOWBELT), and uses cloud-based C2 and data staging to exfiltrate data and compromise domain controllers, highlighting the need to restrict external Teams access and monitor cloud egress and browser extensions for anomalous activity.

Teams Tactics Drive UNC6692’s Modular SNOW Malware Campaign
technology1 month ago

Teams Tactics Drive UNC6692’s Modular SNOW Malware Campaign

Security researchers describe UNC6692’s two-stage assault: a flood of spam to overwhelm inboxes followed by impersonating IT staff via Microsoft Teams to coax victims into installing a patch that drops the SNOWBELT/SNOWGLAZE/SNOWBASIN malware suite for remote access, lateral movement, and data exfiltration, leveraging cloud services for C2 and payload delivery. The campaign targets executives and uses WebSocket tunnels and backdoors to expand access, with defenders urged to harden collaboration tools and enforce verified help-desk procedures.

Lake Effect Snow and Cold Temperatures Sweep Across Northeastern US.
weather3 years ago

Lake Effect Snow and Cold Temperatures Sweep Across Northeastern US.

Intense bands of lake effect snow will impact the snowbelt through Sunday, with Winter Weather Advisories and Lake Effect Snow Warnings in effect for various counties. Travel will be difficult due to accumulating snow and reduced visibility, with some areas expected to receive 3-6 inches or more of snow. Quick drops in visibility and slick travel conditions are expected, along with frigid wind chill values. Lake effect snow will gradually come to an end Sunday morning, with warmer temperatures in the forecast for next week.