A cybercriminal accidentally installed Huntress’ endpoint protection software after clicking on an ad, giving the security vendor a treasure trove of information about their tactics. The threat actor used artificial intelligence, search engines, and Google Translate to gather intel and hide their activities.
The malware contained within the trial version of Huntress’ managed agent provided valuable insights into the attacker’s operations. Investigators found malicious toolkits like Evilginx, which was used for man-in-the-middle attacks, as well as residential proxy services to evade detection.
However, some information remains unclear, including the threat actor’s background and motivations. The incident highlights the effectiveness of Huntress’ EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) agent in detecting threats and providing valuable intelligence to the security community.
Despite ethical considerations, Huntress chose to share its findings with the broader community, aiming to help defenders identify potential threats and improve their own defenses.
Source: https://www.itnews.com.au/news/security-firm-strikes-telemetry-jackpot-as-cybercrim-self-monitors-620223