Menu

  • Alerts
  • Incidents
  • News
  • APTs
  • Cyber Decoded
  • Cyber Hygiene
  • Cyber Review
  • Cyber Tips
  • Definitions
  • Malware
  • Threat Actors
  • Tutorials

Useful Tools

  • Password generator
  • Report an incident
  • Report to authorities
No Result
View All Result
CTF Hack Havoc
CyberMaterial
  • Education
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Definitions
  • Information
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
  • Insights
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Tips
    • Tutorials
  • Support
    • Contact Us
    • Report an incident
  • About
    • About Us
    • Advertise with us
Get Help
Hall of Hacks
  • Education
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Definitions
  • Information
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
  • Insights
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Tips
    • Tutorials
  • Support
    • Contact Us
    • Report an incident
  • About
    • About Us
    • Advertise with us
Get Help
No Result
View All Result
Hall of Hacks
CyberMaterial
No Result
View All Result
Home Alerts

Hackers Use Amazon Services for MSC Malware

August 23, 2024
Reading Time: 2 mins read
in Alerts
Hackers Use Amazon Services for MSC Malware

Hackers are increasingly targeting Amazon’s extensive services due to their immense computing power, storage capabilities, and global reach. This makes Amazon’s infrastructure attractive for launching attacks, hosting malicious content, and concealing their activities. Recent findings by ASEC cybersecurity analysts reveal that hackers are exploiting Amazon Services to deploy weaponized MSC files, a type of malware utilizing Microsoft Management Console (MMC) vulnerabilities.

The MSC malware exploits XML structures within MSC files, particularly targeting vulnerabilities in apds.dll, which affects AhnLab TIP users. A notable example is a file named “Attempts to strengthen Japan’s defense capabilities and revive its defense industry (for review).msc,” which downloads malicious files such as “msedge.dll” from AWS S3 to a public directory on the victim’s computer. This file then executes a legitimate PDF to disguise its true nature, while “Edge.exe” loads “msedge.dll” to decrypt and execute shellcode.

The malware’s attack chain includes injecting shellcode into a spawned dllhost.exe process, which connects to specific servers for additional payloads. Although some servers were inactive during the analysis, the attack demonstrates sophisticated tactics, including fetching and executing files from various sources, like AWS S3 and external URLs disguised as DLLs.

This type of MSC-based malware highlights the evolving nature of cyber threats, especially as they leverage large cloud services like Amazon for their operations. The malware is believed to spread via phishing emails, underscoring the importance of caution when handling such emails and maintaining robust security practices.

Reference:

  • Hackers Exploit Amazon Services with Weaponized MSC Files
Tags: AhnLabAmazonAugust 2024AWSCyber AlertsCyber Alerts 2024Cyber threatsMicrosoftVulnerabilities
ADVERTISEMENT

Related Posts

FreeDrain Phishing Steals Crypto Funds

FBI Warns Cybercriminals Exploit Routers

May 9, 2025
FreeDrain Phishing Steals Crypto Funds

X Scam Targets Crypto Users with Fake Ads

May 9, 2025
FreeDrain Phishing Steals Crypto Funds

FreeDrain Phishing Steals Crypto Funds

May 9, 2025
COLDRIVER Hackers Target Sensitive Data

COLDRIVER Hackers Target Sensitive Data

May 8, 2025
COLDRIVER Hackers Target Sensitive Data

Cisco Fixes Flaw in IOS Wireless Controller

May 8, 2025
COLDRIVER Hackers Target Sensitive Data

CoGUI Targets Consumer and Finance Brands

May 8, 2025

Latest Alerts

X Scam Targets Crypto Users with Fake Ads

FBI Warns Cybercriminals Exploit Routers

FreeDrain Phishing Steals Crypto Funds

CoGUI Targets Consumer and Finance Brands

COLDRIVER Hackers Target Sensitive Data

Cisco Fixes Flaw in IOS Wireless Controller

Subscribe to our newsletter

    Latest Incidents

    LockBit Ransomware Data Leaked After Hack

    Spanish Consumer Group Faces Cyberattack

    Education Giant Pearson Hit by Data Breach

    Masimo Cyberattack Disrupts Manufacturing

    Cyberattack Targets Tepotzotlán Facebook

    West Lothian Schools Hit by Ransomware

    CyberMaterial Logo
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Jobs
    • Legal and Privacy Policy
    • Site Map

    © 2025 | CyberMaterial | All rights reserved

    Welcome Back!

    Login to your account below

    Forgotten Password?

    Retrieve your password

    Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

    Log In

    Add New Playlist

    No Result
    View All Result
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Definitions
    • Malware
    • Cyber Tips
    • Tutorials
    • Advanced Persistent Threats
    • Threat Actors
    • Report an incident
    • Password Generator
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise with us

    Copyright © 2025 CyberMaterial