LilacSquid Threat Actor, Backed by Cisco Talos, Launches Worldwide Attack Using PurpleInk Malware against Multiple Sectors

LilacSquid Threat Actor, Backed by Cisco Talos, Launches Worldwide Attack Using PurpleInk Malware against Multiple Sectors

A recent report by Cisco Talos revealed the activities of a cyber espionage threat actor known as LilacSquid, or UAT-4820. LilacSquid targets organizations in various sectors across the US, Europe, and Asia by exploiting vulnerable web applications or using compromised Remote Desktop Protection credentials to infect systems with custom PurpleInk malware. The threat actor has … Read more