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The StrikeShark campaign utilizes a novel malware family named SharkLoader to deploy Cobalt Strike Beacons across various global sectors. Threat actors gain initial access by exploiting known vulnerabilities in public-facing applications or distributing custom droppers disguised as legitimate software. SharkLoader employs advanced evasion techniques, including Perfect DLL Hijacking and extensive API hooking, to bypass loader locks and conceal its execution in memory.
CISA has updated its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog with five additional flaws affecting Hikvision, Rockwell, and Apple products based on evidence of active exploitation. Organizations, particularly federal agencies under BOD 22-01, are urged to prioritize remediation to reduce their exposure to cyberattacks.
Iranian threat actors are actively exploiting vulnerabilities in Hikvision and Dahua IP cameras across the Middle East to support physical warfare operations. The compromised devices are utilized for battle damage assessment (BDA) and targeting correction during kinetic military operations, with exploitation spikes correlating closely with regional geopolitical events.
