Russian enterprises using unlicensed business automation software were targeted by a RedLine info-stealer campaign. The attackers disseminated pirated software via online forums, embedding RedLine malware to masquerade as a licensing tool. This malware, disguised as the HPDxLIB activator, replaced the legitimate techsys.dll library, leading to the execution of the info-stealer via the 1cv8.exe process. Victims were manipulated into disabling their security systems, which facilitated the theft of sensitive data like credentials, credit card information, and crypto-wallets. This incident highlights the risks associated with using unlicensed software, as businesses inadvertently opened their systems to cyber threats, potentially leading to financial loss and data breaches.
TPRM report: https://scoringcyber.rankiteo.com/company/russian-business-council
"id": "rus000120924",
"linkid": "russian-business-council",
"type": "Breach",
"date": "12/2024",
"severity": "85",
"impact": "4",
"explanation": "Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks"
{'affected_entities': [{'industry': 'Business Automation',
'location': 'Russia',
'type': 'Enterprises'}],
'attack_vector': 'Pirated Software Distribution',
'data_breach': {'sensitivity_of_data': 'High',
'type_of_data_compromised': ['Credentials',
'Credit Card Information',
'Crypto-Wallets']},
'description': 'Russian enterprises using unlicensed business automation '
'software were targeted by a RedLine info-stealer campaign. '
'The attackers disseminated pirated software via online '
'forums, embedding RedLine malware to masquerade as a '
'licensing tool. This malware, disguised as the HPDxLIB '
'activator, replaced the legitimate techsys.dll library, '
'leading to the execution of the info-stealer via the 1cv8.exe '
'process. Victims were manipulated into disabling their '
'security systems, which facilitated the theft of sensitive '
'data like credentials, credit card information, and '
'crypto-wallets. This incident highlights the risks associated '
'with using unlicensed software, as businesses inadvertently '
'opened their systems to cyber threats, potentially leading to '
'financial loss and data breaches.',
'impact': {'data_compromised': ['Credentials',
'Credit Card Information',
'Crypto-Wallets'],
'financial_loss': 'Potential'},
'initial_access_broker': {'entry_point': 'Pirated Software'},
'lessons_learned': 'The risks associated with using unlicensed software '
'include potential financial loss and data breaches.',
'motivation': 'Financial Gain',
'post_incident_analysis': {'root_causes': 'Use of unlicensed software and '
'disabling security systems'},
'recommendations': 'Avoid using unlicensed software and ensure security '
'systems are not disabled.',
'title': 'RedLine Info-Stealer Campaign Targeting Russian Enterprises',
'type': 'Malware',
'vulnerability_exploited': 'Use of Unlicensed Software'}