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Weekly Digest Week 47 – 2023

Publication date

24.11.2023

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SafeOnWeb @Work

SafeOnWeb @Work

The Belgian Center for Cybersecurity (CCB) is putting significant effort into helping Belgian companies defend against cyber threats. The SafeOnWeb@work initiative provides free cybersecurity content including awareness resources, frameworks, and expert advice.

It also enables companies to register emergency contacts who will be notified by the CCB if indicators of compromise linked to their organization are detected.

SOC Analysis:
We strongly advise all companies to register their security contact details on SafeOnWeb@work. The CCB actively monitors Belgian IP ranges and dark web spaces for breaches—let’s ensure all companies can benefit from these efforts.

Register here to make sure your organization stays informed.


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Attention: Black Friday Week

Black Friday is prime time for cybercriminals to launch phishing attacks. Shoppers should be cautious when clicking links and double-check the legitimacy of offers. Most scams rely on subtle tricks that can be easy to miss.

SOC Analysis:
If something looks too good to be true, it probably is. Stay alert and avoid purchasing from unfamiliar websites. Reach out to our awareness team to help train your employees on identifying phishing tactics.

Microsoft Patch Tuesday – November 2023

This month’s updates address 63 vulnerabilities, including four critical and five zero-day flaws. Among them, CVE-2023-36025—a SmartScreen security bypass—is actively exploited in phishing campaigns.

Attackers use malicious .URL files to redirect users or execute code without triggering standard warnings.

SOC Analysis:
These updates fix multiple high-severity vulnerabilities. Be sure to enforce patching on both employee laptops and critical servers to mitigate exploitation risks.

Fake Browser Updates Targeting Mac Systems With Infostealer

The ClearFake campaign—previously targeting Windows—is now being used to trick macOS users into downloading malicious updates that deploy the Atomic Stealer malware.

This info-stealer harvests sensitive data from infected machines under the guise of legitimate browser updates.

SOC Analysis:
Mac users often underestimate malware threats. Ensure you’re protecting Mac endpoints with EDR solutions such as Microsoft Defender. Reach out to our SOC for assistance on securing your Apple-based systems.

Want to enhance your organization’s cyber awareness or compliance strategy? Contact the Approach Cyber SOC team for tailored support and training programs.

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