SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

IT threat evolution in Q3 2022. IT threat evolution in Q3 2022. IT threat evolution in Q3 2022. In July, we reported a rootkit that we found in modified Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) firmware, the code that loads and initiates the boot process when the computer is turned on. Non-mobile statistics.

Malware 104

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 104

SecureList

JUNE 20, 2023

The findings of the study reveal a number of serious security issues, including the use of hard-coded credentials, and an insecure firmware update process. We later managed to extract the firmware from the EEPROM for further static reverse engineering. Further hardware analysis of the circuit board helped us identify chips.

Firmware 91

Firmware Passwords Manufacturing Mobile 91

Kali Linux

AUGUST 1, 2022

This first post will cover enabling Full Disk Encryption (FDE) on a Raspberry Pi, part two will cover remotely connecting to it, and finally, part three will cover debugging issues we ran into while making these posts, so others can learn how to do so as well.

Encryption 52

Encryption Passwords Backups Firmware 52

Malwarebytes

JULY 13, 2022

Fast forward to 2022, and the headache has become a migraine—not just for IT teams but business owners, employees, and customers as well. LockBit was the most widely-distributed ransomware in March, April, and May 2022, and its total of 263 spring attacks was more than double the number of Conti, the variant in second place.

Ransomware 108

Ransomware Manufacturing Government Computers and Electronics 108

Security Affairs

AUGUST 9, 2023

Google researcher Daniel Moghimi devised a new side-channel attack technique Intel CPU, named Downfall, that relies on a flaw tracked as CVE-2022-40982. Malware can carry out a Downfall attack to steal sensitive information like passwords, encryption keys, and private data such as banking details, personal emails, and messages.

Firmware 62

Firmware Encryption Software Banking 62

SecureList

JUNE 8, 2022

Number of router vulnerabilities according to cve.mitre.org, 2010–2022 ( download ). Number of router vulnerabilities according to nvd.nist.gov, 2010–2022 ( download ). search for smart devices with the default password in the summer of last year revealed more than 27,000 hits, a similar search in April 2022 returned only 851.

DDOS 94

DDOS Passwords IoT Firmware 94

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 1, 2022

This web server is present in Arris firmware which can be found in several router models. released June 1, 2022). Unfortunately the Arris firmware is based on the vulnerable version of muhttpd. Derek Abdine found several vulnerabilities, one of which is: CVE-2022-31793 : Path traversal from the filesystem root.

Firmware 55

Firmware Internet Internet Passwords 55

Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2022

Once the ransomware has infected a device, it moves all the files on the NAS into password-protected 7z archives and demands the payment of a $550 ransom. BleepingComputer also reported that dozens of ransom notes and encrypted files have been submitted to the ID-Ransomware service by affected QNAP users. We will see if thats the case.

Ransomware 106

Ransomware Encryption Backups Firmware 106

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

“As early as 2022, APT28 actors had utilized compromised EdgeRouters to facilitate covert cyber operations against governments, militaries, and organizations around the world.” Since September 2022, Moobot botnet was spotted targeting vulnerable D-Link routers. Upgrade to the latest firmware version.

Energy and Utilities 90

Energy and Utilities Government Firewall Malware 90

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 16, 2022

The advisory contains indicators of compromise (IOCs) and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) associated with ransomware variants identified through FBI investigations as recently as June 21, 2022. Ensure all backup data is encrypted, immutable (i.e., Store passwords using industry best practice password hashing functions.

Ransomware 84

Ransomware Backups Passwords Authentication 84

Security Affairs

MAY 21, 2023

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Data breaches 83

Data breaches Cybercrime Ransomware Passwords 83

Malwarebytes

MARCH 3, 2022

In the case of the Nvidia breach, LAPSUS$ claimed it was mainly after the removal of the lite hast rate (LHR) limitations in all GeForce 30 series firmware—apparently all to help out gamers and the mining community. ” (Friday in this demand is March 4, 2022). The passwords and email addresses of some 70k employees were involved.

Ransomware 88

Ransomware Password Management Passwords Hacking 88

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

After issuing advisories about MedusaLocker and Zeppelin ransomware , this is the third CSA of 2022 which aims to provide technical information on ransomware variants and ransomware threat actors. Both use the.kitty or.crypted file extension for encrypted files. Ensure all backup data is encrypted, immutable (i.e., Vice Society.

Education 87

Education Ransomware Backups Passwords 87

Krebs on Security

JULY 25, 2023

Researchers this month uncovered a two-year-old Linux-based remote access trojan dubbed AVrecon that enslaves Internet routers into botnet that bilks online advertisers and performs password-spraying attacks. “They were clearly reacting and trying to maintain control over components of the botnet,” Adamitis said.

Malware 211

Malware VPN Internet Internet 211

SecureList

MAY 23, 2022

A remote attacker could easily implement a password brute force attack in ISaGRAF Runtime. Since authentication data is encrypted with a preset symmetric key, the attacker could decrypt an intercepted target (device) password. More information is available on the Kaspersky ICS CERT website.

Architecture 80

Architecture Authentication Passwords Encryption 80

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Attack vectors There are two main IoT infection routes: brute-forcing weak passwords and exploiting vulnerabilities in network services. A successful password cracking enables hackers to execute arbitrary commands on a device and inject malware. Unfortunately, users tend to leave these passwords unchanged.

IoT 91

IoT DDOS Passwords Malware 91

Kali Linux

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

In Secure Kali Pi (2022) , the first blog post in the Raspberry Pi series, we set up a Raspberry Pi 4 with full disk encryption. author: Broadcom Corporation firmware: brcm/brcmfmac*-sdio.*.bin bin firmware: brcm/brcmfmac*-sdio.*.txt We mentioned that we can leave it somewhere as a drop box. wireless LAN fullmac driver.

Firmware 52

Firmware Wireless Passwords VPN 52

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 5, 2023

Tens of thousands of new security vulnerabilities are discovered each year; the value of CISA’s KEV catalog is that it helps organizations prioritize the software and firmware flaws that threat groups are actively exploiting — and many of those exploited flaws are older ones that users have failed to apply patches for.

Ransomware 126

Ransomware Firmware Cybersecurity Healthcare 126

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches. 583% increase in Kerberoasting [password hash cracking] attacks. 64% of managers and higher admit to poor password practices.

Cybersecurity 119

Cybersecurity DDOS Penetration Testing Passwords 119

Security Boulevard

MAY 9, 2022

On April 19th of 2022, the FBI Cyber Division released a flash bulletin regarding the Blackcat ransomware-for-hire. The ransomware targets virtual machines and snapshots, looking to escape containers, encrypt any possible persistence, and wipe out backups that weren’t carefully archived. Blackcat Ransomware. Catch the.

Ransomware 98

Ransomware Antivirus Backups Passwords 98

Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2023

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Data breaches 84

Data breaches DDOS Artificial Intelligence Ransomware 84

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Also read: Top Vulnerability Management Tools for 2022. The ransomware encrypts files on compromised Windows host systems, including physical and virtual servers, the advisory noted, and the executable leaves a ransom note in all directories where encryption occurs, including ransom payment instructions for obtaining a decryption key.

Ransomware 126

Ransomware Encryption Backups Accountability 126

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Due to a flaw in the password reset request process, an attacker can reset someone else’s password. Once installed, use the Update & security section of the app to download and install the latest firmware. CVE-2021-43217 Windows Encrypting File System (EFS) Remote Code Execution vulnerability.

Wireless 85

Wireless Passwords Firmware Authentication 85

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

The Daixin Team is a ransomware and data extortion group that has been active since at least June 2022. “The actors have leveraged privileged accounts to gain access to VMware vCenter Server and reset account passwords [ T1098 ] for ESXi servers in the environment. ” reads the alert. administrative?accounts,

Ransomware 65

Ransomware VPN Cybercrime Accountability 65

SecureList

OCTOBER 25, 2023

It comes equipped with a built-in TOR network tunnel for communication with command servers, along with update and delivery functionality through trusted services such as GitLab, GitHub, and Bitbucket, all using custom encrypted archives. However, as of September 2023, the number had dropped to 60,000 since the last update in April 2023.

Malware 112

Malware DNS Encryption Cryptocurrency 112

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Since 2008, antivirus and cybersecurity software testers AV-TEST have kept track of the number of newly-developed malware worldwide, totaling at nearly 1 billion as of September 2022. An August 2022 Statista report counted 2.8 billion malware attacks worldwide in the first half of 2022 alone. Ransomware.

Malware 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

ForrmBook is capable of key logging and capturing browser or email client passwords, but its developers continue to update the malware to exploit the latest Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVS), such as CVE-2021-40444 Microsoft MSHTML Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. AZORult's developers are constantly updating its capabilities.

Malware 82

Malware Banking Healthcare Penetration Testing 82

Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2021

Use of weak passwords was a common theme with the investigation, which concluded: weak default passwords cyber-criminals could hack were found on most of the routers. a lack of firmware updates, important for security and performance. Microsoft Internet Explorer will be retired in June 2022.

Ransomware 105

Ransomware Passwords Scams Cyber Attacks 105

Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

According to the 2022 State of EdTech Leadership Report , only one in five school districts (21 percent) have a dedicated cybersecurity professional on staff. Technicians are often dwarfed by the number of students, teachers, and devices under their charge, with IT to student ratios of 1:100+ or even 1:1,000+.

Education 63

Education Ransomware Cybersecurity Risk 63

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 23, 2022

The DazzleSpy backdoor software had interesting features to foil detection, including end-to-end encryption to avoid firewall inspection as well as a feature that cut off communication if a TLS-inspection proxy was detected. Use strong passwords. Deploy data encryption at rest and in transit. Vulnerability Exploitation.

Firewall 107

Firewall Malware Phishing Software 107