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Welcome to ANY.RUN‘s monthly update, where we share what our team has been working on.  In August, we focused on enhancing our detection tools and improving your experience. We added the new XOR-URL extractor, updated YARA rules, added new signatures, and improved network detection rules.   Here’s a closer look at what we’ve done in […]

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Cyber attacks are becoming more complex and frequent, targeting organizations of all sizes. To counter these threats effectively, organizations need insights into their adversaries’ methods and capabilities.   This is where threat intelligence comes in.  Threat intelligence involves analyzing data about potential or current attacks to understand and defend against adversaries more effectively. It’s not […]

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Malware is evolving faster than ever. As security measures improve, so do the techniques used to bypass them. This ongoing arms race has led to increasingly sophisticated obfuscation methods that challenge even seasoned analysts.  This blog post will explore some of the cutting-edge obfuscation tactics we’re seeing in the wild. We’ll break down how they […]

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Editor’s Note: This is an edited version of an article originally posted in October 2023. It has been updated with some new information about ANY.RUN’s threat intelligence products. Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) — often referred to as “Threat Intelligence” or “Threat Intel” — is the practice of gathering and analyzing data to identify, understand, and […]

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At ANY.RUN, we’re committed to staying at the forefront of cybersecurity threats. Our team continuously monitors and analyzes emerging phishing campaigns to keep our users informed and protected. We regularly share our findings on our X (formerly Twitter) account.    In this article, we’ve compiled a selection of the most notable phishing campaigns we’ve seen […]

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A sophisticated campaign is targeting Chinese-speaking users, distributing a malware known as ValleyRAT.  What’s happening?  There’s a new campaign spreading a multi-stage threat designed to monitor and control infected systems while deploying additional plugins to cause further damage.  Key components of the campaign: ValleyRAT employs a range of techniques to evade detection, including the use […]

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When you investigate suspicious files or potential malware, you need deep visibility into process behavior. ANY.RUN‘s Advanced Process Details provides exactly that – in-depth information about how a specific process interacts with the system.  In this article, we’ll take a high-level look at what information you can find in advanced process details. Let’s get started!  […]

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Today’s malware is complex, and often comes with a wide assortment of evasion methods.   Many families got so good at evading automated sandboxes, that traditional methods often fall short in detecting them. This is where interactive malware sandboxes like ANY.RUN come into play — it offers a powerful tool for cybersecurity professionals to engage directly […]

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An emerging threat is a new or evolving cybersecurity risk that is particularly challenging to defend against due to the lack of intelligence on its attack methods, strategies, and techniques.  These threats can take various forms, from sophisticated malware to unconventional attack vectors. They also often exploit new vulnerabilities or technologies that can bypass current […]

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We’re excited to share that ANY.RUN has been honored with multiple recognitions from G2, the world’s leading business software and services review platform!   As always, we’re committed to providing top-tier malware analysis and system security solutions to all our customers, which is reflected in these titles ANY.RUN received on G2:  Here’s what each title […]

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We’ve uncovered a new campaign delivering DeerStealer malware by exploiting Google’s own advertising platform and other legitimate services.  Read in-depth analysis of DeerStealer.  What’s happening?  Adversaries are impersonating Google Authenticator in Google Ads to deliver the DeerStealer information-stealing malware.  Easily analyze malware in ANY.RUN sandbox  Get started free The campaign uses sophisticated techniques to evade […]

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Welcome to ANY.RUN‘s monthly updates, where we share our team’s achievements over the past month.   In July, we introduced new features in Threat Intelligence Lookup, added Windows 10 for free users, reduced task startup time, implemented numerous YARA rules and signatures, and expanded our Suricata ruleset.   Let’s break down what’s new in ANY.RUN […]

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Our team recently uncovered a malware distribution campaign for a threat we’ve named DeerStealer.  The malware was spread through fake Google Authenticator websites, captured in this analysis session.  The site appears to be a Google page offering the application for download. The first site we discovered, authentificcatorgoolglte[.]com, mimics safety.google/intl/en_my/cybersecurity-advancements:  Clicking the Download button sends visitor […]

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TTPs stands for Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures, a concept commonly used in cybersecurity to describe the behavior patterns of threat actors or adversaries. What are TTPs? TTPs refer to the specific methods and patterns that adversaries use to carry out their objectives. Understanding TTPs is crucial for defenders to anticipate, detect, and respond to threats […]

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Indicators of compromise (IOCs) are essential for proactive cybersecurity. They help you identify and respond to threats effectively. However, getting high-quality IOCs can be difficult, as the best source for this data is the malware’s code, analyzing which often requires hours of intensive work.  ANY.RUN sandbox users know that config-extracted indicators can be easily found […]

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At ANY.RUN, we’re all about making in-depth technical information accessible. One of the ways we do this is by providing you with various detailed, yet easy-to-understand reports on malware behavior. One such report is Process graph.  What is Process graph?  Process graph is a report that visually shows how system processes, especially malicious ones, relate […]

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Editor’s note: The current article is authored by Mohamed Talaat, a cybersecurity researcher and malware analyst. You can find Mohamed on X and LinkedIn. Brute Ratel C4 (BRC4) is a customized, commercial command and control (C2) framework that was first introduced in December 2020. Its primary use is for conducting adversarial attack simulation, red-team engagements, […]

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A recent update by CrowdStrike on July 18, 2024, resulted in a worldwide outage, causing significant disruption for users who were left with blue screens of death (BSODs) on their devices. Cybercriminals seized the opportunity to target affected users with phishing scams and malware.  The ANY.RUN team has been closely monitoring the situation after the […]

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Cyber Threat Intelligence is a powerful tool that helps organizations make sense of the vast amounts of data generated by their cybersecurity systems.  By analyzing this data, cyber threat intelligence provides insights into the specific details of an organization’s security posture. It enables security teams to identify risks, anticipate potential threats, and assess the effectiveness […]

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Today, we’re sitting down with Aaron Fillmore, president and co-founder of Cyber Info, a nonprofit dedicated to making cybersecurity education accessible to all. We’ll talk about what Cyber Info is, where the platform is so far, and how Aaron plans to use it to empower the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. A few words about […]

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