Russian businesses

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.

Source: https://securityaffairs.com/171771/cyber-crime/redline-info-stealer-campaign-targets-russian-businesses.html

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'}