Threats Tagged 't1546.001'

Since February 2026, there has been a resurgence of attacks abusing Node.js, targeting government, technology, and hospitality sectors. Attackers use the legitimate, signed node.exe binary to execute malicious JavaScript payloads, bypassing signature-based detection. Notable incidents include compromises of an Asian technology company and a U.S. fintech firm, involving advanced techniques such as EtherHiding and deployment of Rust-based backdoors linked to ransomware operations. Multiple attacks involve ModeloRAT, associated with initial access broker Woodgnat, connected to various ransomware families. Attackers combine living-off-the-land tactics with commodity malware and employ ClickFix techniques for initial access.

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This analysis details a sophisticated DPRK-linked operation called Contagious Interview, which uses a fake job platform to target U.S. AI talent. The campaign mimics legitimate recruitment processes, offering job listings from well-known tech companies to lure victims. The platform, hosted at lenvny[.]com, is designed to appear as a legitimate AI-powered interview tool. It employs various techniques to establish credibility, including professional design, fake testimonials, and comparisons with real companies. The attack culminates in a malware delivery through a clipboard hijacking technique, triggered when victims attempt to record a video introduction. This operation specifically targets high-value professionals in AI and cryptocurrency sectors, aiming to gain access to strategic information and financial assets.

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