Russian Cybercriminals Capitalize on Fresh NTLM Bug to Install RAT Malware through Phishing Emails

An updated security vulnerability affecting Windows NT LAN Manager (NTLM) was utilized as a zero-day exploit by an alleged Russian-affiliated entity within cyber assaults directed at Ukraine.

An updated security vulnerability affecting Windows NT LAN Manager (NTLM) was utilized as a zero-day exploit by an alleged Russian-affiliated entity within cyber assaults directed at Ukraine.
The specific vulnerability, named CVE-2024-43451 (CVSS score: 6.5), pertains to an NTLM hash exposure manipulation vulnerability that could be utilized to pilfer a user’s NTLMv2 hash. Microsoft addressed this issue earlier during this

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Andy Curtis is an award-winning security consultant, researcher and public speaker. He has been working in the computer security industry since the early 1990s, having been employed by state and federal government, leading healthcare and banking providers across three continents. He has given talks about computer security for some of the world’s largest companies, worked with law enforcement agencies on investigations into hacking groups, and is a regular voice on TV and radio explaining IT security threats.

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