Resecurity Lures Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters into Honeytrap
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Resecurity successfully trapped threat actors claiming affiliation with Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters (SLH) by setting up a honeytrap with synthetic data. The actors attempted to exfiltrate data, making over 188,000 requests between December 12 and December 24, 2025. The exercise led to identifying the threat actor and linking them to a U.S.-based phone number and a Yahoo account. Despite this setback, SLH has resurfaced with increased recruitment activity, seeking initial access brokers and corporate credentials. CYFIRMA noted that SLH is referencing legacy threat brands like LizardSquad, likely for intimidation or reputation inflation rather than proof of a formal alliance.
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08.01.2026 14:49 1 articles · 23h ago
Resecurity Lures SLH Actors into Honeytrap
Resecurity set up a honeytrap with synthetic data to lure SLH actors, who made over 188,000 requests attempting to exfiltrate data. The exercise led to identifying the threat actor and linking them to a U.S.-based phone number and a Yahoo account. SLH has since resurfaced with increased recruitment activity, seeking initial access brokers and corporate credentials.
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- ThreatsDay Bulletin: RustFS Flaw, Iranian Ops, WebUI RCE, Cloud Leaks, and 12 More Stories — thehackernews.com — 08.01.2026 14:49
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Resecurity set up a honeytrap with synthetic data to lure SLH actors.
First reported: 08.01.2026 14:491 source, 1 articleShow sources
- ThreatsDay Bulletin: RustFS Flaw, Iranian Ops, WebUI RCE, Cloud Leaks, and 12 More Stories — thehackernews.com — 08.01.2026 14:49
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The threat actor made over 188,000 requests attempting to dump synthetic data.
First reported: 08.01.2026 14:491 source, 1 articleShow sources
- ThreatsDay Bulletin: RustFS Flaw, Iranian Ops, WebUI RCE, Cloud Leaks, and 12 More Stories — thehackernews.com — 08.01.2026 14:49
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SLH has resurfaced with increased recruitment activity, seeking initial access brokers and corporate credentials.
First reported: 08.01.2026 14:491 source, 1 articleShow sources
- ThreatsDay Bulletin: RustFS Flaw, Iranian Ops, WebUI RCE, Cloud Leaks, and 12 More Stories — thehackernews.com — 08.01.2026 14:49
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SLH references legacy threat brands like LizardSquad, likely for intimidation or reputation inflation.
First reported: 08.01.2026 14:491 source, 1 articleShow sources
- ThreatsDay Bulletin: RustFS Flaw, Iranian Ops, WebUI RCE, Cloud Leaks, and 12 More Stories — thehackernews.com — 08.01.2026 14:49