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A recent cyberattack targeting ConnectWise has been attributed to a state-backed hacking group, according to reports from Le Monde Informatique. The attack highlights the growing sophistication of nation-state cyber operations, particularly against critical IT infrastructure.
You Should Know:
1. Incident Analysis
- The attackers exploited vulnerabilities in ConnectWise’s remote management tools.
- Indicators suggest the use of advanced persistent threat (APT) tactics, including:
- Custom malware with evasion techniques.
- Lateral movement using compromised credentials.
2. Detection & Mitigation
Linux Commands for Threat Hunting
Check for unusual processes ps aux | grep -E '(curl|wget|nc|ncat|socat|sh)' Analyze network connections sudo netstat -tulnp | grep -v "127.0.0.1" Check for unauthorized SSH logins last -f /var/log/auth.log | grep "Accepted"
Windows Commands for Incident Response
List suspicious scheduled tasks
Get-ScheduledTask | Where-Object { $_.TaskPath -notlike "\Microsoft" }
Check for unusual services
Get-WmiObject Win32_Service | Where-Object { $<em>.StartName -notlike "LocalSystem" -and $</em>.StartName -notlike "NT AUTHORITY" }
Monitor network activity
Get-NetTCPConnection | Where-Object { $<em>.State -eq "Established" -and $</em>.RemoteAddress -notlike "192.168." }
3. Preventive Measures
- Patch Management: Ensure all remote management tools are updated.
- MFA Enforcement: Require multi-factor authentication for all admin accounts.
- Log Auditing: Centralize logs using SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, ELK Stack).
4. Ransomware Preparedness
Given the Druva workshop’s focus on ransomware recovery, here are key steps:
Backup critical data (Linux) tar -czvf /backup/server_backup_$(date +%F).tar.gz /etc /var/www Test restoration tar -xzvf /backup/server_backup_YYYY-MM-DD.tar.gz -C /tmp/test_restore
What Undercode Say
State-sponsored attacks are escalating, leveraging IT management tools for widespread disruption. Organizations must:
– Assume breach and adopt zero-trust principles.
– Regularly simulate attack scenarios (e.g., ransomware drills).
– Monitor for IOCs related to ConnectWise exploits.
Expected Output:
- Detected unusual processes/connections.
- Verified backup integrity.
- Applied patches to vulnerable software.
Prediction
Increased targeting of MSPs (Managed Service Providers) via supply-chain attacks, with ransomware groups adopting APT tactics.
Reference: Le Monde Informatique
IT/Security Reporter URL:
Reported By: Piveteau Pierre – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
