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Roughly 70% of malware incidents are a result of social engineering, with spearphishing being a common method. Let’s learn more about this phenomenon and discover: What is spearphishing?  It is a targeted form of phishing attack where the adversary focuses on a specific individual or organization. Unlike generic phishing, spearphishing is often more sophisticated and […]

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ANY.RUN‘s Threat Intelligence Lookup is a valuable resource for security professionals searching for information on the latest cyber threats.  One of the key features of Threat Intelligence Lookup is its extensive search capabilities. The service offers over 40 different search parameters that can be combined to form specific queries. These parameters allow you to filter […]

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We have some thrilling news to share with you today. Our team at ANY.RUN is happy to announce the launch of our new integration with Splunk! How this integration benefits you  If you’re a Splunk user, you can now leverage ANY.RUN’s Interactive Sandbox and Threat Intelligence Lookup directly from your Splunk SOAR environment.   This means […]

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Recently, Eric Parker, a cybersecurity expert and YouTuber, released a new video on ANY.RUN’s interactive sandbox. We recommend you take a look at his tutorial, as it offers a step-by-step guide on how to use the service and save time on reverse engineering. Here’s our overview of the key highlights from the video.  About malware […]

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At ANY.RUN, we’ve spent over 8 years tackling cybersecurity industry challenges. We built an interactive sandbox and Threat Intelligence Lookup to streamline malware analysis and investigations for hundreds of thousands of professionals worldwide. Now, we’re launching Security Training Lab to address another critical need: equipping future cybersecurity professionals with the skills they need to succeed.  […]

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Editor’s Note: This is an edited version of an article originally posted in October 2023. It has been updated with some new information about ANY.RUN’s threat intelligence products. As a business owner, you’ve likely invested in a range of security tools like SIEMs, antivirus software, and IDS/IPS systems to safeguard your operations.   You might even […]

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Editor’s note: The current article is authored by Mostafa ElSheimy, a malware reverse engineer and threat intelligence analyst. You can find Mostafa on X and LinkedIn. In this malware analysis report, we conduct an in-depth examination of AZORult, a sophisticated credential and payment card information stealer. Our walk-through covers the malware’s evolution, including its transition from Delphi to […]

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Welcome to ANY.RUN‘s monthly update, where we share what our team has been working on.  In August, we focused on enhancing our detection tools and improving your experience. We added the new XOR-URL extractor, updated YARA rules, added new signatures, and improved network detection rules.   Here’s a closer look at what we’ve done in […]

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Cyber attacks are becoming more complex and frequent, targeting organizations of all sizes. To counter these threats effectively, organizations need insights into their adversaries’ methods and capabilities.   This is where threat intelligence comes in.  Threat intelligence involves analyzing data about potential or current attacks to understand and defend against adversaries more effectively. It’s not […]

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Malware is evolving faster than ever. As security measures improve, so do the techniques used to bypass them. This ongoing arms race has led to increasingly sophisticated obfuscation methods that challenge even seasoned analysts.  This blog post will explore some of the cutting-edge obfuscation tactics we’re seeing in the wild. We’ll break down how they […]

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Editor’s Note: This is an edited version of an article originally posted in October 2023. It has been updated with some new information about ANY.RUN’s threat intelligence products. Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) — often referred to as “Threat Intelligence” or “Threat Intel” — is the practice of gathering and analyzing data to identify, understand, and […]

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At ANY.RUN, we’re committed to staying at the forefront of cybersecurity threats. Our team continuously monitors and analyzes emerging phishing campaigns to keep our users informed and protected. We regularly share our findings on our X (formerly Twitter) account.    In this article, we’ve compiled a selection of the most notable phishing campaigns we’ve seen […]

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A sophisticated campaign is targeting Chinese-speaking users, distributing a malware known as ValleyRAT.  What’s happening?  There’s a new campaign spreading a multi-stage threat designed to monitor and control infected systems while deploying additional plugins to cause further damage.  Key components of the campaign: ValleyRAT employs a range of techniques to evade detection, including the use […]

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When you investigate suspicious files or potential malware, you need deep visibility into process behavior. ANY.RUN‘s Advanced Process Details provides exactly that – in-depth information about how a specific process interacts with the system.  In this article, we’ll take a high-level look at what information you can find in advanced process details. Let’s get started!  […]

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Today’s malware is complex, and often comes with a wide assortment of evasion methods.   Many families got so good at evading automated sandboxes, that traditional methods often fall short in detecting them. This is where interactive malware sandboxes like ANY.RUN come into play — it offers a powerful tool for cybersecurity professionals to engage directly […]

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An emerging threat is a new or evolving cybersecurity risk that is particularly challenging to defend against due to the lack of intelligence on its attack methods, strategies, and techniques.  These threats can take various forms, from sophisticated malware to unconventional attack vectors. They also often exploit new vulnerabilities or technologies that can bypass current […]

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We’re excited to share that ANY.RUN has been honored with multiple recognitions from G2, the world’s leading business software and services review platform!   As always, we’re committed to providing top-tier malware analysis and system security solutions to all our customers, which is reflected in these titles ANY.RUN received on G2:  Here’s what each title […]

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We’ve uncovered a new campaign delivering DeerStealer malware by exploiting Google’s own advertising platform and other legitimate services.  Read in-depth analysis of DeerStealer.  What’s happening?  Adversaries are impersonating Google Authenticator in Google Ads to deliver the DeerStealer information-stealing malware.  Easily analyze malware in ANY.RUN sandbox  Get started free The campaign uses sophisticated techniques to evade […]

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Welcome to ANY.RUN‘s monthly updates, where we share our team’s achievements over the past month.   In July, we introduced new features in Threat Intelligence Lookup, added Windows 10 for free users, reduced task startup time, implemented numerous YARA rules and signatures, and expanded our Suricata ruleset.   Let’s break down what’s new in ANY.RUN […]

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Our team recently uncovered a malware distribution campaign for a threat we’ve named DeerStealer.  The malware was spread through fake Google Authenticator websites, captured in this analysis session.  The site appears to be a Google page offering the application for download. The first site we discovered, authentificcatorgoolglte[.]com, mimics safety.google/intl/en_my/cybersecurity-advancements:  Clicking the Download button sends visitor […]

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