The FLINT Report: June 8 | Killnet, SEO Poisoning, and Deepfake Technology
Killnet: Inside the World’s Most Prominent Pro-Kremlin Hacktivist Collective
Killnet, a prominent pro-Kremlin hacktivist collective, has become a significant force in the realm of digital warfare. Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Killnet has intensified its activities, seeking new avenues for expansion and capturing attention through its "army of cyber partisans" and pro-Kremlin media support. The group's financial motivations are coupled with pro-Kremlin ideological motives, driving its actions against Western entities and Dark Web markets.
Understanding Killnet's structure and modus operandi is crucial for organizations aiming to fortify their defenses against this evolving threat. The group employs DDoS attacks, data exfiltration, and various tools and scripts to target Western governments, institutions, and sectors, with notable attacks on healthcare organizations, European institutions, and US websites.
Killnet's future remains uncertain, with frequent restructuring, expanding, and shrinking, but its financial motives and partnerships indicate the group's continued presence in the cyber threat landscape.
SEO Poisoning: How Threat Actors Are Using Search Engines
SEO poisoning is a tactic employed by cybercriminals to manipulate search engine rankings and deceive users. By exploiting vulnerabilities in content management systems like WordPress, they target specific industries or individuals using carefully selected keywords. Once users visit compromised websites, they are at risk of downloading malware. To protect against SEO poisoning, organizations need to implement security measures such as application allow lists, user education, blocking active content in browsers, and keeping CMS platforms updated to prevent abuse by threat actors.
What is Deepfake Technology, and How Are Threat Actors Using It?
According to a survey conducted in 2022, the use of detected deepfakes rose by 13 percent between 2021 and 2022. Deepfakes can be incredibly destructive when leveraged by Advanced Persistent Threats. Here’s what you need to know about this emerging technology.
Google Addresses Latest Zero-Day Affecting Chrome
Google has addressed another zero-day vulnerability affecting Google Chrome, the third reported in the browser so far this year.
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