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Pyrzout :vm:<p>New PathWiper Malware Strikes Ukraine’s Critical Infrastructure <a href="https://hackread.com/pathwiper-malware-hit-ukraines-critical-infrastructure/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">hackread.com/pathwiper-malware</span><span class="invisible">-hit-ukraines-critical-infrastructure/</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/Cybersecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Cybersecurity</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/CyberAttacks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CyberAttacks</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/CyberAttack" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CyberAttack</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/CiscoTalos" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CiscoTalos</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/PathWiper" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PathWiper</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/Security" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Security</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/Malware" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Malware</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/Ukraine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Ukraine</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/Russia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Russia</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/Wiper" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Wiper</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/APT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>APT</span></a></p>
Just Another Blue Teamer<p>Happy Monday Everyone!</p><p>Researchers at Cisco Talos "observed a destructive attack on a critical infrastructure entity within Ukraine, using a previously unknown wiper we are calling “<a href="https://ioc.exchange/tags/PathWiper" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PathWiper</span></a>”". The article states "The attack was instrumented via a legitimate endpoint administration framework, indicating that the attackers likely had access to the administrative console, that was then used to issue malicious commands and deploy PathWiper across connected endpoints". </p><p>The researchers also provided technical details, some IOCs, capabilities of the wiper, and some hints at behaviors. In this incident a batch (BAT) file was dropped on the compromised machine and ran a command that leveraged WScript.exe to execute a VBScript (uacinstall.vbs) from the C:\Windows\Temp\ directory. After the execution, the PathWiper executable appears in the C:\Windows\Temp\ directory with the name of "sha256sum.exe". So assuming this is how the malware or actor operates, you can hunt for new scripting files or executables in the C:\Windows\Temp directory. Now this is not a fool proof method as behaviors can change, but it could be a great start when hunting for this threat! Thank you to the researchers and I hope you enjoy the article! Happy Hunting!</p><p>Newly identified wiper malware “PathWiper” targets critical infrastructure in Ukraine<br><a href="https://blog.talosintelligence.com/pathwiper-targets-ukraine/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">blog.talosintelligence.com/pat</span><span class="invisible">hwiper-targets-ukraine/</span></a></p><p>Intel 471 Cyborg Security, Now Part of Intel 471 <a href="https://ioc.exchange/tags/ThreatIntel" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ThreatIntel</span></a> <a href="https://ioc.exchange/tags/ThreatHunting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ThreatHunting</span></a> <a href="https://ioc.exchange/tags/ThreatDetection" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ThreatDetection</span></a> <a href="https://ioc.exchange/tags/HappyHunting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HappyHunting</span></a> <a href="https://ioc.exchange/tags/readoftheday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>readoftheday</span></a></p>
Hackread.com<p>🚨 A new wiper malware called <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/PathWiper" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PathWiper</span></a> has been targeting Ukraine's critical infrastructure, wiping off files from key systems. </p><p>More details: <a href="https://hackread.com/pathwiper-malware-hit-ukraines-critical-infrastructure/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">hackread.com/pathwiper-malware</span><span class="invisible">-hit-ukraines-critical-infrastructure/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/CyberSecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CyberSecurity</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Malware" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Malware</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Ukraine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Ukraine</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Russia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Russia</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/CyberAttack" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CyberAttack</span></a></p>
IT Insights<p>🚨 PathWiper: verwoestende malware treft Oekraïne! Cybersecurity is belangrijker dan ooit. Bescherm je systemen en blijf waakzaam! <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Cybersecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Cybersecurity</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/PathWiper" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PathWiper</span></a>&nbsp;<br><a href="https://itinsights.nl/cybersecurity/pathwiper-digitale-verwoesting-teistert-oekraine/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">itinsights.nl/cybersecurity/pa</span><span class="invisible">thwiper-digitale-verwoesting-teistert-oekraine/</span></a></p>
The New Oil<p>New <a href="https://mastodon.thenewoil.org/tags/PathWiper" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PathWiper</span></a> data wiper <a href="https://mastodon.thenewoil.org/tags/malware" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>malware</span></a> hits critical infrastructure in <a href="https://mastodon.thenewoil.org/tags/Ukraine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Ukraine</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-pathwiper-data-wiper-malware-hits-critical-infrastructure-in-ukraine/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">bleepingcomputer.com/news/secu</span><span class="invisible">rity/new-pathwiper-data-wiper-malware-hits-critical-infrastructure-in-ukraine/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.thenewoil.org/tags/cybersecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>cybersecurity</span></a></p>
Pyrzout :vm:<p>Russia-linked threat actors targets Ukraine with PathWiper wiper – Source: securityaffairs.com <a href="https://ciso2ciso.com/russia-linked-threat-actors-targets-ukraine-with-pathwiper-wiper-source-securityaffairs-com/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">ciso2ciso.com/russia-linked-th</span><span class="invisible">reat-actors-targets-ukraine-with-pathwiper-wiper-source-securityaffairs-com/</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/rssfeedpostgeneratorecho" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>rssfeedpostgeneratorecho</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/informationsecuritynews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>informationsecuritynews</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/ITInformationSecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ITInformationSecurity</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/SecurityAffairscom" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SecurityAffairscom</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/CyberSecurityNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CyberSecurityNews</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/PierluigiPaganini" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PierluigiPaganini</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/SecurityAffairs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SecurityAffairs</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/SecurityAffairs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SecurityAffairs</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/BreakingNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BreakingNews</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/Cyberwarfare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Cyberwarfare</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/SecurityNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SecurityNews</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/hackingnews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>hackingnews</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/ICS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ICS</span></a>/SCADA <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/PathWiper" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PathWiper</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/hacking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>hacking</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/Malware" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Malware</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/ukraine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ukraine</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/Russia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Russia</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/Wiper" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Wiper</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/APT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>APT</span></a></p>
securityaffairs<p><a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Russia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Russia</span></a>-linked threat actors targets <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Ukraine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Ukraine</span></a> with <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/PathWiper" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PathWiper</span></a> wiper<br><a href="https://securityaffairs.com/178726/apt/russia-linked-threat-actors-targets-ukraine-with-pathwiper-wiper.html" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">securityaffairs.com/178726/apt</span><span class="invisible">/russia-linked-threat-actors-targets-ukraine-with-pathwiper-wiper.html</span></a><br><a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/securityaffairs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>securityaffairs</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/hacking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>hacking</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/malware" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>malware</span></a></p>
The DefendOps Diaries<p>PathWiper—a new malware weapon—is stealthily crippling Ukraine’s critical infrastructure by using trusted admin tools to mask its attack. Could this be a turning point in cyber warfare?</p><p><a href="https://thedefendopsdiaries.com/pathwiper-a-new-cyber-threat-targeting-ukraines-infrastructure/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">thedefendopsdiaries.com/pathwi</span><span class="invisible">per-a-new-cyber-threat-targeting-ukraines-infrastructure/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/pathwiper" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>pathwiper</span></a><br><a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/cyberwarfare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>cyberwarfare</span></a><br><a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/ukrainecyberattack" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ukrainecyberattack</span></a><br><a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/malware" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>malware</span></a><br><a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/cybersecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>cybersecurity</span></a></p>
Pyrzout :vm:<p>New PathWiper Data Wiper Malware Disrupts Ukrainian Critical Infrastructure in 2025 Attack – Source:thehackernews.com <a href="https://ciso2ciso.com/new-pathwiper-data-wiper-malware-disrupts-ukrainian-critical-infrastructure-in-2025-attack-sourcethehackernews-com/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">ciso2ciso.com/new-pathwiper-da</span><span class="invisible">ta-wiper-malware-disrupts-ukrainian-critical-infrastructure-in-2025-attack-sourcethehackernews-com/</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/rssfeedpostgeneratorecho" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>rssfeedpostgeneratorecho</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/CyberSecurityNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CyberSecurityNews</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/TheHackerNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TheHackerNews</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/PathWiper" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PathWiper</span></a></p>
Pyrzout :vm:<p>Destructive ‘PathWiper’ Targeting Ukraine’s Critical Infrastructure <a href="https://www.securityweek.com/destructive-pathwiper-targeting-ukraines-critical-infrastructure/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">securityweek.com/destructive-p</span><span class="invisible">athwiper-targeting-ukraines-critical-infrastructure/</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/Malware" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Malware</span></a>&amp;Threats <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/PathWiper" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PathWiper</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/Featured" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Featured</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/malware" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>malware</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/Ukraine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Ukraine</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/Russia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Russia</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/wiper" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>wiper</span></a></p>
Pyrzout :vm:<p>Destructive ‘PathWiper’ Targeting Ukraine’s Critical Infrastructure <a href="https://www.securityweek.com/destructive-pathwiper-targeting-ukraines-critical-infrastructure/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">securityweek.com/destructive-p</span><span class="invisible">athwiper-targeting-ukraines-critical-infrastructure/</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/Malware" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Malware</span></a>&amp;Threats <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/PathWiper" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PathWiper</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/Featured" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Featured</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/malware" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>malware</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/Ukraine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Ukraine</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/Russia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Russia</span></a> <a href="https://social.skynetcloud.site/tags/wiper" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>wiper</span></a></p>